FLOBF team members at a community engagement session near Lake Ol'Bolossat
Our Story

Who We Are

Friends of Lake Ol’Bolossat Foundation (FLOBF) is an environmental conservation NGO dedicated to protecting and restoring Lake Ol’Bolossat and the wider Aberdare ecosystem in Nyandarua County, Kenya.

Our Timeline

Our Journey

2009

Foundation Established

FLOBF began as a community initiative committed to protecting Lake Ol’Bolossat and restoring its surrounding environment.

2010

NGO Registration

Officially registered with the NGOs Co-ordination Board of Kenya, enabling stronger partnerships and wider conservation programmes.

Cert. No. OP.218/051/2010/0657/6944

What Drives Us

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

A healthy and resilient Lake Ol’Bolossat ecosystem where communities, biodiversity, and natural resources thrive together for generations to come.

Our Mission

To empower communities to conserve, restore, and sustainably manage the Lake Ol’Bolossat and Aberdare ecosystem through environmental action, partnerships, and sustainable livelihoods.

Leadership

Our Board & Management Team

The people guiding FLOBF’s conservation work, community partnerships, and day-to-day operations.

Portrait of Captain Michael Mwangi, FLOBF Chairman

Captain Michael Mwangi

Chairman

Portrait of Major (Rtd) Solomon Nyanjui, FLOBF Finance Director

Major (Rtd) Solomon Nyanjui

Finance Director

Portrait of Mr. John Wanjohi, FLOBF Administration Director

Mr. John Wanjohi

Administration Director

Portrait of Benard Macharia, FLOBF Coordinator

Benard Macharia

Coordinator

Portrait of Shujaa Ruth Gathura, FLOBF Liaison & Partnerships lead

Shujaa Ruth Gathura

Liaison & Partnerships

Portrait of Catherine Nderi, FLOBF Communications & Resource Mobilization lead

Catherine Nderi

Communications & Resource Mobilization

Portrait of Ann Muchoya, FLOBF Programme Assistant

Ann Muchoya

Programme Assistant

Portrait of Joyce Wangui, FLOBF Field Officer

Joyce Wangui

Field Officer

Our Approach

Conservation Led By Community

We believe lasting change happens when the people who live alongside Lake Ol’Bolossat lead the work of protecting it. From tree nurseries to farmer training and school programmes, every initiative is built together with the communities of Nyandarua County.