A major conservation initiative aimed at protecting Oloolua Forest is set to take place on April 25, 2026, at the Oloolua forest in Kajiado North constituency.
The event, dubbed “Run for Oloolua,” will bring together government agencies, stakeholders, and members of the public to support forest conservation efforts.
The initiative is being organized in partnership with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), Friends of Oloolua Forest (FOOF), and the Oloolua Ecotourism Group.
The event was officially launched on Saturday by the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Irrigation, Ephantus Kimotho, alongside Nairobi Region Forest Conservator Joyce Nthuku.
Speaking during the launch, Kimotho said the government and its partners are seeking to fence approximately 25 kilometers of Oloolua Forest to curb encroachment and environmental degradation.
He noted that stakeholders have already shown strong support for the initiative.
“We have already registered 500 participants, and in the next two weeks we expect the number to rise significantly,” he said.
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Kimotho described the “Run for Oloolua” as part of a broader solution to protect the forest ecosystem. Organizers aim to raise KSh 70 million to fund the fencing of the 618 hectare forest, which plays a critical role in sustaining biodiversity, water resources, and livelihoods for millions of people.
Leaders at the launch emphasized the importance of community participation, urging the public to register in large numbers. The organizers are targeting more than 2,500 participants for the run.
Proceeds from the event will go toward fencing the forest seen as a key step in safeguarding the Oloolua ecosystem from ongoing threats.
Christopher Muriithi, an environmentalist and chairman of the Oloolua Community Forest Association (CFA), warned that the forest remains under threat from land grabbers.
He revealed that several individuals are currently involved in court cases linked to alleged attempts to illegally acquire portions of the forest.
By Obegi Malack
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