KEAN International

KEAN International KEAN International is a non-profit connecting climate & environmental leaders in Afrika & Globally. Kheri is a swahili word that means, “Goodness”.
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KEAN International is an international non-profit bringing together climate and environmental leadership across Afrika, and with the global community. We are spreading the seeds of goodness in the climate and environmental landscapes in Afrika and beyond. Our vision was planted on the fertile Afrikan soils in 2020, with the intention to support the climate and environmental movements. Over the yea

rs, we have grown to deliver impact programming on-the-ground and across the region. From the Afrika Youth Caravan to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)’s to Bustani Gardens, Technology for Nature-based Solutions (NbS) projects to Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) pilots, AfrikaIsNotADumpster campaign to Climate Change Policy youth engagements, we continue to explore ways we can centre Afrikan communities and the solutions they bring, while respecting their dignity and their authentic solutions. We believe that when we bring meaningful engagements together, we enable collaborations that help us create strong institutions, resilient communities, and create regenerative legacies for the planet. We are united by our zeal for collective and individual actions to deliver solutions to the climate, ecosystems and community crises. Our mantra; Keen towards environmental solutions. Our pillars;
Youth Action,
Knowledge Sharing,
Policy Influence, and
Capacity Building

Mission ~ To connect climate and environmental actions

Vision ~ A collaborative space for nurturing environmental sustainability leaders across Afrika

Objective ~ To create a space for active implementation of SDGs & Afrika's Agenda 2063

We are thrilled to announce that KEAN International got selected for the Zero Waste Stories Bank Project, Phase II. This...
02/07/2026

We are thrilled to announce that KEAN International got selected for the Zero Waste Stories Bank Project, Phase II. This initiative is spearheaded by the Be Inspired with Stories from Africa, and brings together select organizations from Kenya, Nigeria and Egypt.

We are thankful to for this opportunity and looking to learn more on impact storytelling and how to maximize our digital visibility. Leveraging on our zero waste project of Organic Rebirth, we are eager to showcase our transformative journey of organic waste management through composting, while ensuring a just transition especially for waste pickers/workers.

60% of your trash isn't trash. It's food scraps, peels, garden waste, and when it rots in a landfill, it releases metha...
23/06/2026

60% of your trash isn't trash.

It's food scraps, peels, garden waste, and when it rots in a landfill, it releases methane (25x worse than CO2). But composted, that same waste becomes nutrient-rich soil.

Through the Organic Rebirth Project, we're turning waste into wealth.

Start small:
🍃 Separate your organics
🍃 Start composting
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Following the Intergenerational Dialogue, participants moved into action, planting 50 indigenous tree seedlings. The rea...
21/06/2026

Following the Intergenerational Dialogue, participants moved into action, planting 50 indigenous tree seedlings. The real goal is tree growing, not just tree planting.

The seedlings were carefully selected for their suitability to Kikuyu's ecological conditions and planted using organic fertilizer generated through the Organic Rebirth Project itself. This completes a powerful cycle from waste recovery to ecosystem restoration.

Most importantly, students were challenged to become custodians of these trees, committing to their care and monitoring long after planting day ends. Sustainability isn't measured by how many trees go into the ground. It's measured by how many survive to grow.

GOOD FOR THE SOIL, GOOD FOR THE POCKETOne of the highlights of our Intergenerational Dialogue was showcasing the value-a...
14/06/2026

GOOD FOR THE SOIL, GOOD FOR THE POCKET

One of the highlights of our Intergenerational Dialogue was showcasing the value-added Hygrow Organic Fertilizer produced through the Organic Rebirth Project. Many farmers were amazed that not only was the fertilizer in granular form and odor-free, carrying only a natural earthy smell, but it also offered a practical alternative to expensive synthetic fertilizers.

While Hygrow Organic Fertilizer costs KES 2,500, the synthetic fertilizer costs approximately KES 6,000. That's a difference of over 50%. 

Participants received samples and left inspired by the realization that solutions to declining soil fertility can be found through locally produced organic inputs. The future of farming is not only productive, but regenerative.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND A CLEANER FUTURE One of the most powerful conversations during our Intergenerational Dialogue at Kaman...
07/06/2026

THE PEOPLE BEHIND A CLEANER FUTURE 

One of the most powerful conversations during our Intergenerational Dialogue at Kamangu High School centered around a group that often goes unnoticed; the waste pickers. Every day, waste pickers help recover materials, reduce pollution, divert waste from dumpsites, and support recycling systems that keep our communities functioning.

Yet many continue to face: Unsafe working conditions, limited access to protective equipment, stigmatization, and lack of recognition. During the dialogue, students, teachers, farmers, and waste pickers sat side-by-side, sharing experiences and learning from one another. 

By recognizing waste pickers as environmental stewards and critical actors in the circular economy, we move closer to a more inclusive and just waste management system. A sustainable future is only possible when everyone who contributes to it is seen, valued, and respected.

WHAT IF WASTE WAS NEVER WASTE? At Kamangu High School, students, teachers, farmers, waste pickers, and environmental sta...
06/06/2026

WHAT IF WASTE WAS NEVER WASTE?

At Kamangu High School, students, teachers, farmers, waste pickers, and environmental stakeholders gathered for an Intergenerational Dialogue under the Organic Rebirth Project to reflect on one powerful lesson: organic waste is a resource.

Over the past months, we have collected and diverted more than 60 tonnes of organic waste from markets and communities. The waste has been transformed into nutrient-rich organic fertilizer through composting.

The Organic Rebirth Project is proving that climate solutions already exist within our communities. We simply need to unlock them.

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2026FROM CONVERSATIONS TO CLIMATE ACTIONAs we mark World Environment Day 2026 and its call for str...
05/06/2026

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2026
FROM CONVERSATIONS TO CLIMATE ACTION

As we mark World Environment Day 2026 and its call for stronger climate action, our Intergenerational Dialogue at Kamangu High School demonstrated that meaningful climate solutions are already within reach.

Climate action is not only about global agreements and policy discussions, but about;

🌱Diverting organic waste from dumpsites

🌱Producing compost and organic fertilizer

🌱Restoring degraded soils

🌱Supporting waste pickers

🌱Planting indigenous trees

🌱Empowering young people to lead change

The Organic Rebirth Project has already transformed over 60 tonnes of organic waste to 1,200 bags ready-to-use fertilizer. Climate action begins when communities rethink waste, restore ecosystems, and embrace circular solutions.

This is what real climate action looks like.

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One of the most powerful moments during the establishment of our second composting hub in Kikuyu was watching students, ...
01/06/2026

One of the most powerful moments during the establishment of our second composting hub in Kikuyu was watching students, teachers, and waste pickers seamlessly exchange roles throughout the composting process.

There were no “experts” and “others.”
🤝Everyone participated.
🤝Everyone learned.
🤝Everyone taught.

As compost layers were built together, waste pickers shared practical experiences on waste handling and material selection, while students confidently explained why:

✅fresh twigs improve airflow,
✅dry materials provide carbon,
✅manure activates decomposition,
✅ash enriches minerals,
✅water regulates microbial activity and
✅thermometer sticks help monitor heat levels inside the heap.

This interaction did more than establish a compost site.

It helped break stigma.

Waste pickers are essential environmental stewards in our communities. Their role in waste recovery and recycling is critical to sustainable waste management systems.

By working side by side, students and teachers gained a deeper appreciation of the important role waste pickers play every day in protecting our environment.

Dignity grows where collaboration exists

At Kamangu High School in Kikuyu, students, teachers and waste pickers gathered around one compost heap, but what they w...
31/05/2026

At Kamangu High School in Kikuyu, students, teachers and waste pickers gathered around one compost heap, but what they were really building was climate resilience.

Every layer represented a solution:

🍂Organic waste diverted from dumpsite

🍂Nutrients returned back to the soil

🍂Better water retention for farms

🍂Reduced dependence on synthetic fertilizer

🍂Lower methane emissions from decomposing waste

🍂This is climate justice in practice.

Young people are among the most affected by climate change, yet they are rarely included in designing solutions. Through the Organic Rebirth Project, students are not only learning about environmental sustainability but they are actively implementing it.

By understanding how microorganisms transform waste into humus through oxygen, moisture, nitrogen, and carbon balance, students are gaining practical tools to restore soils and reduce waste at source.

Climate action is no longer abstract.

It is now happening in schools, homes, gardens, and communities; one compost layer at a time.

At our second composting hub in Kikuyu, something beautiful happened. Students of Kamangu High School, their teachers an...
29/05/2026

At our second composting hub in Kikuyu, something beautiful happened.

Students of Kamangu High School, their teachers and Kikuyu waste pickers came together as co-creators of a sustainable future.

What stood out most was the students confidently taking the lead in establishing the compost heap, clearly demonstrating knowledge gained from our previous trainings. Layer after layer, they explained;
🌿Why twigs are placed at the bottom for aeration
🌿Why dry grass provides carbon
🌿Why animal waste accelerates decomposition through nitrogen
🌿Why egg shells enrich compost with calcium
🌿Why ash helps regulate pH and adds potassium
🌿Why water must be sprinkled after every layer
🌿Why a thermometer stick helps monitor microbial activity

This practical session was enough proof that when young people are equipped with knowledge, they become environmental problem-solvers.
Even more inspiring? Some students brought kitchen waste from their homes. This shows how much organic waste households generate daily, and how much potential exists when communities begin to see waste differently.

By the end of this activity, students vowed to sustain composting in school and at home, transforming organic waste into fertilizer for their kitchen gardens.

The future of sustainable waste management is already taking, and young people are leading it through the project.

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