Conservation in Action
We are a community conservation NGO working across the Aberdare landscape and Lake Ol’Bolossat watershed. We work with local communities to restore ecosystems, protect wildlife, and strengthen livelihoods, creating lasting solutions where people and nature can thrive together.
Our Impact
Across the Lake Ol’Bolossat watershed since 2010.
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Total Trees Planted83% survival rate
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Fruit Seedlings Distributed
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Acres Restored
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Schools & Churches Working With Us
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Farmers Supported
Registered as Friends of Lake Ol-Bolsat Foundation with the NGOs Co-ordination Board of Kenya since 2010 · Certificate No. OP.218/051/2010/0657/6944
Lake Ol’Bolossat & Beyond
Lake Ol’Bolossat is Central Kenya’s only highland lake – a wetland ecosystem with its own hippos, fish and birdlife, fed by the Aberdare forests above it. It is also the source of the Ewaso Ng’iro River, which carries that same water through Laikipia, Samburu, Isiolo and Wajir, sustaining over 5 million people downstream. Protect the lake, and you protect both a unique ecosystem and everything it feeds.
Our Conservation Programmes
Our work is organised around the Lake Ol’Bolossat landscape – from the Aberdare catchment above it, to the wetland itself, to the communities who share its water.
Forest & Catchment Restoration
Restoring degraded forests, springs and catchment landscapes that feed Lake Ol’Bolossat, through indigenous trees and community land management.
- Kirima-Muruai reforestation
- Community tree nurseries
- Riparian & spring protection
Lake, Wetland & Wildlife Conservation
Protecting Lake Ol’Bolossat’s wetland ecosystem and the hippos, fish and birdlife it supports, in partnership with the East Africa Wildlife Society (EAWLS) on bird and habitat monitoring.
- Wetland & habitat protection
- Bird & crane monitoring, with EAWLS
- Community wildlife stewardship
Community Livelihoods & Climate Resilience
Helping communities around the watershed build resilient, conservation-compatible livelihoods that ease pressure on the lake and its catchment.
- Happy Valley fruit tree project
- Agroforestry & farmer support
- Climate-smart agriculture
Conservation Education & Community Stewardship
Building a generation of local conservation leaders through schools, churches, youth groups and community organisations around the lake.
- School conservation clubs
- Youth & volunteer programmes
- Community awareness campaigns
Gallery
A glimpse into our conservation journey across the Lake Ol’Bolossat and Aberdare ecosystem.
Voices From Our Community
What our partners and community members say about working with FLOBF.
Friends of Lake Ol’Bolossat Foundation has been a valuable partner in restoring ecosystems, engaging communities, and promoting sustainable conservation in Nyandarua County.
FLOBF has inspired our pupils through tree planting and environmental education, helping us build a greener and more sustainable future.
We have worked hand in hand with FLOBF during tree planting and forest restoration activities. Their commitment to bringing communities together has been truly commendable.
Latest Updates
News and stories from our conservation work across the watershed.
Conservation
FLOBF at Lake Ol’Bolossat Implementation Committee Workshop
Coordinator Benard Macharia joined stakeholders at 818 Hotel to review conservation progress and implementation activities around Lake Ol’Bolossat.
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Community & Partnership
Green Belt Movement Partnership Visit
The Green Belt Movement team visited FLOBF to explore partnership opportunities and collaboration on establishing tree nurseries for ecosystem restoration.
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Environmental Awareness
World Environment Day, 2026
FLOBF joined stakeholders in Olkalou Arboretum to mark International Environment Day 2026, promoting conservation and protecting Lake Ol’Bolossat.
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Our impact is made possible through the partners who plant, fund and protect alongside us.
