Long ago, the Maasai of Kajiado faced a great problem. The river that gave them water began to dry, not from the sun alone, but because people forgot the old ways. Some threw rubbish in the water, others cut the trees along its banks, and soon the once-clear river grew [...]
Fredrick Kioko Kilonzo of Naturehub Collective recognised for youth-led mangrove and beekeeping project in Mtwapa Creek MOMBASA, Kenya (June 2025) — Fredrick Kioko Kilonzo, a 24-year-old male environmentalist from Kenya and founder of Tujenge Mikoko, has been shortlisted for the 2025 Iris Prize Stem Prize, an internationally acclaimed award celebrating [...]
In the quiet, hilly landscape of Maguguni in the Kilimambogo area of Kiambu County, a green revolution has quietly taken root—one seedling at a time. Through a collaborative effort led by Naturehub Collective, 5,000 grafted Hass avocado seedlings were raised in a local nursery and have since been distributed to [...]
In Kenya’s arid and semi-arid landscapes, restoring degraded ecosystems isn’t just an environmental priority—it’s a necessity for biodiversity, water security, and community resilience. At Naturehub Collective, we are championing practical, low-cost reforestation methods that work with nature’s rhythms and reflect local ecological knowledge. One of the most promising techniques we’ve [...]
In a major milestone for environmental education in Kenya, we successfully returned to Laikipia to expand our student-led research program—an initiative made possible through continued support from YLACES. This expansion marks a significant step forward in empowering young learners to take an active role in conservation and scientific research. Building [...]