On Friday, February 27, 2026, a delegation from Côte d’Ivoire visited Karura Forest in Nairobi for a regional forest conservation exchange.
The visit, aimed at strengthening regional collaboration and knowledge sharing, focused on innovative forest monitoring, sustainable management, and ecosystem protection.
The delegation participated in a guided walk led by Edward Munene, the Overall In-Charge of the Karura Forest Ecosystem Facility.
Discussions led by experts like Eli Kogei from Friends of Karura Forest (FKF) highlighted the importance of institutional partnerships in advancing restoration and monitoring systems.
The exchange involved several key Kenyan and international organisations, including the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry (MoECC&F), Kenya Forest Service (KFS), KEFRI, CIFOR-ICRAF, FAO, UNDP, and the Green Africa Foundation (GAF).
The visit underscored the value of cooperation in ensuring long-term forest conservation and ecosystem protection across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Karura Forest, an iconic urban green space covering over 1,000 hectares, is managed through a partnership between KFS and the FKF community association.
By Anthony Solly
