Mtopanga river conservancy

03/10/2026

24/09/2026

🌊 PRE-WORLD TOURISM DAY BEACH CLEAN-UP AT PIRATES BEACH, MOMBASA

As we prepare to commemorate World Tourism Day 2026, we took action today at Pirates Beach, Mombasa, through a beach clean-up aimed at protecting our marine environment and promoting sustainable tourism.

The activity brought together community members and different stakeholders who joined hands in collecting waste along the shoreline. Beyond cleaning the beach, the exercise was a reminder that a clean and healthy marine environment is an important foundation for tourism, the blue economy and the livelihoods of coastal communities.

🏖️ Clean beaches attract visitors.
🌊 Healthy oceans support livelihoods.
♻️ Responsible waste management protects our marine ecosystems.

🤝 Community participation makes sustainable tourism possible.

As Mtopanga River Conservation CBO, we remain committed to promoting environmental conservation, responsible waste management, marine ecosystem protection and sustainable tourism within Mombasa and beyond.
This pre-World Tourism Day activity demonstrates that tourism is not only about visiting beautiful destinations—it is also about protecting and preserving those destinations for present and future generations.
Let us all take responsibility for keeping our beaches, oceans and communities clean.

🌍 Clean Environment • Sustainable Tourism • Blue Economy • Community Action
Department of Environment $ Solid Waste Management
Department of Tourism, Culture and Trade -Mombasa County.
Department of Lands, Urban Planning, Housing, and Serikali Mtaani- Mombasa.
Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries - Mombasa County
Department of Climate Change, Energy & Natural Resources Mombasa County
Mombasa County Department of Water, Sanitation & Natural Resouces
Mombasa Marine National Park & Reserve

19/09/2026

COMMEMORATING INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN-UP DAY 2026 | PIRATES BEACH, MOMBASA 🌍

Today, Mtopanga River Conservation CBO joined hands with various stakeholders, volunteers, and community members at Pirates Beach, Mombasa, to commemorate International Coastal Clean-up Day.
The event brought together different stakeholders in a noble mission to protect our marine environment, promote sustainable waste management, and advance the Blue Economy agenda.

Our coastal clean-up exercise highlighted the importance of collective responsibility in addressing marine pollution and safeguarding our beaches, oceans, and marine ecosystems for present and future generations.

🗑️ WASTE COLLECTED AND COMPOSITION
The following waste categories which were (just an estimation not actual figures) during the clean-up exercise:
Mixed waste 20.84%
Plastic paper wrappers 17.96%
Diapers 14.29%
Clothes 12.98%
Sacks 9.04%
Plastic 8.78%
Plastic wrappers 8.78%
Shoes 5.50%
Glasses 0.79%
Foam 0.52%
Boxes 0.26%
Gloves 0.26%
Total itemized waste: 381.5 kg
Note: The original record indicated a total of 416 kg, while the itemized waste categories totalled 381.5 kg.

🌍 We remain committed to promoting environmental conservation, sustainable waste management, and the advancement of the Blue Economy through community-driven initiatives.
We extend our sincere appreciation to all stakeholders, volunteers, community members, and partners who participated in making this coastal clean-up exercise a success.

Together, we can protect our oceans, restore our waterways, and build a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable coastal environment.

💙 CLEAN COASTS, HEALTHY OCEANS, SUSTAINABLE BLUE ECONOMY.
Department of Environment $ Solid Waste Management
Department of Lands, Urban Planning, Housing, and Serikali Mtaani- Mombasa.
Mombasa Marine National Park & Reserve
Kenya Association Of Waste
Department of Tourism, Culture and Trade -Mombasa County.
Department of Climate Change, Energy & Natural Resources Mombasa County
Mombasa County Department of Water, Sanitation & Natural Resouces
ECOTOURISM KENYA
Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries - Mombasa County

18/09/2026

🌊 INVITATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN-UP 2026 🌍

We are delighted to invite everyone to join us tomorrow, 19th September 2026, at 8:00 AM at Pirates Beach, Mombasa, for the International Coastal Clean-Up under the theme:
🌿 “Clean Seas for Resilient Communities”
This important initiative brings together communities, environmental organizations, government institutions, students, and partners to promote clean oceans, protect marine ecosystems, and build resilient coastal communities.
🌊 Why Participate?
✅ Keep our beaches clean and free from plastic pollution.
✅ Protect marine life and coastal ecosystems.
✅ Promote environmental conservation and community participation.
✅ Support sustainable waste management and a cleaner future.

Department of Environment $ Solid Waste Management
Department of Lands, Urban Planning, Housing, and Serikali Mtaani- Mombasa.
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute
Mombasa Marine National Park & Reserve
Department of Climate Change, Energy & Natural Resources Mombasa County
Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries - Mombasa County
Department of Tourism, Culture and Trade -Mombasa County.
ECOTOURISM KENYA

15/09/2026

🌊 FROM FLOODWATERS TO OCEAN PROTECTION: MTOPANGA TAKES ACTION AT JOMO KENYATTA PUBLIC BEACH

Today, Mtopanga River Conservation CBO joined hands with community members and partners for a beach cleanup at Jomo Kenyatta Public Beach, Mombasa, following heavy rainfall that caused flooding in Kisauni Sub-County and resulted in the Mtopanga River bursting its banks.

The impact was clearly visible along our coastline.
💪 Over 2,500 kilograms of waste was collected from the beach, with approximately 98% consisting of plastic waste.

This is more than just waste on a beach. It is a powerful reminder of the connection between our rivers, communities and the ocean.

When heavy rains fall, poorly managed waste on land can be swept into drainage systems, rivers and eventually the sea. Plastics carried by floodwaters can pollute our beaches, threaten marine life and damage the health of our coastal ecosystems.

Today’s cleanup therefore went beyond collecting waste. It was a call to action.
♻️ We must reduce plastic pollution at its source.

🌱 We must protect and restore our rivers.
🌊 We must keep our beaches and ocean clean.

🤝 And we must work together as communities, government, private sector and environmental organizations to build a cleaner and more resilient Mombasa.

At Mtopanga River Conservation CBO, we believe that protecting the ocean begins upstream.
A clean river means a cleaner coastline. A cleaner coastline means a healthier ocean. 🌍💙

Let us turn the challenge of plastic waste into an opportunity for innovation, conservation, employment and eco-tourism.

Department of Environment $ Solid Waste Management
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute
Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries - Mombasa County
Department of Tourism, Culture and Trade -Mombasa County.
Department of Lands, Urban Planning, Housing, and Serikali Mtaani- Mombasa. Mombasa Marine National Park & Reserve Kenya Association Of Waste Recyclers
Mombasa County Department of Water, Sanitation & Natural Resouces













economy

12/09/2026

🌊♻️ FROM WASTE TO ECO-TOURISM: OUR WASTE BOAT TAKES TO THE OCEAN! 🚤🌱

Today, Mtopanga River Conservation CBO proudly took our waste boat innovation to the ocean for a trial, demonstrating how waste materials can be transformed into a creative solution that supports environmental conservation, sustainable tourism and the blue economy.

This innovation is more than just a boat—it is a message that waste can become a resource when creativity meets environmental responsibility. ♻️

Our vision is to promote eco-tourism while creating awareness on plastic pollution and the importance of protecting our rivers, beaches and ocean ecosystems.

🌊 From Mtopanga River to the Indian Ocean — turning waste into opportunity!
We appreciate our partners and stakeholders who continue to support our journey in environmental conservation, innovation and sustainable development.
Department of Environment $ Solid Waste Management
Department of Lands, Urban Planning, Housing, and Serikali Mtaani- Mombasa.
Department of Climate Change, Energy & Natural Resources Mombasa County
Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries - Mombasa County
Department of Tourism, Culture and Trade -Mombasa County.
Mombasa County Department of Water, Sanitation & Natural Resouces
Mombasa Marine National Park & Reserve

02/09/2026

🏆🌿 Mtopanga River Conservation CBO Shortlisted for Two Awards at the 2026 Mombasa ASK Show! 🌊♻️

We are proud to announce that Mtopanga River Conservation CBO has been classified among the organizations to be awarded at the 2026 Mombasa ASK Show, following our participation and presentation of our community-led environmental innovations.

We have been shortlisted for:
🏆 Best CBO
🏆 Best in Water and Wastewater Management Services
This recognition follows our efforts in river conservation, plastic waste management, water and wastewater management, environmental protection and community innovation.

Among the innovations we showcased was our boat made from recovered plastic bottles, demonstrating how plastic waste can be transformed into a useful resource while promoting the protection of our rivers, beaches and marine ecosystems. ♻️🚤🌊

We sincerely appreciate the County Government of Mombasa – Department of Agriculture, Blue Economy and Fisheries for their instrumental support, particularly in facilitating the space that enabled us to showcase our innovation at the ASK Show.

We are grateful for this recognition and look forward to the official award ceremony, where the final awards will be presented.
Mtopanga River Conservation CBO — turning community action into innovation, conservation and sustainable development. 🌿💚
Department of Environment $ Solid Waste Management
Department of Lands, Urban Planning, Housing, and Serikali Mtaani- Mombasa.
Department of Climate Change, Energy & Natural Resources Mombasa County
Kenya Association Of Waste Recyclers
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute
Mombasa Marine National Park & Reserve

07/08/2026

🌍 PLASTIC WASTE MASTER- PLAN ENGAGEMENT WITH UNDP

Today, Mtopanga River Conservation CBO had the pleasure of hosting a team from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at the organization site.

The visit provided an opportunity for the UNDP team to learn more about our community-led efforts in plastic waste management, environmental conservation and restoration of the Mtopanga River ecosystem.

During the engagement, we took the team through some of the key activities undertaken by our organization, including:

♻️ Plastic waste collection and recovery – mobilizing the community to collect plastic waste and prevent it from ending up in drainage systems, rivers and the ocean.

♻️ Waste sorting and material recovery – demonstrating how collected waste can be separated and prepared for recycling and other productive uses.

♻️ Plastic waste innovation – showcasing our efforts to transform discarded plastic bottles into useful products, including our innovative boat made from plastic bottles, demonstrating that waste can be turned into a resource.

🌊 Mtopanga River restoration and conservation – explaining our ongoing efforts to restore the river, reduce pollution and protect the connection between the river, coastal environment and marine ecosystem.

👥 Community awareness and participation – engaging residents, youth and other stakeholders in environmental conservation and responsible waste management.

💼 Livelihood opportunities through waste management – highlighting the potential of waste recovery and recycling to create employment and income opportunities for community members.

The UNDP team also engaged us on the challenges we face in implementing our initiatives and discussed areas where development partners can support community organizations to strengthen plastic waste management and environmental conservation.

We are grateful for the interest shown by UNDP in our grassroots work. The team appreciated the efforts being made by Mtopanga River Conservation CBO and expressed their willingness to collaborate and explore opportunities for partnership whenever support is required.

🤝 We believe that lasting environmental change starts with empowered communities, strong partnerships and practical local solutions.

Our CBO, always remain committed to:

“Restoring our river, reducing plastic pollution and building a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable community.” 🌱🌊♻️

Department of Environment $ Solid Waste Management
Department of Lands, Urban Planning, Housing, and Serikali Mtaani- Mombasa.
Mombasa Marine National Park & Reserve
Department of Climate Change, Energy & Natural Resources Mombasa County
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute
Kenya Association Of Waste Recyclers

# plastic safi
BMU

04/08/2026

🌍 TURNING COMMUNITY ACTION INTO CLIMATE RESILIENCE

Today, we extended our environmental conservation and community resilience initiative to Vikwatani Level 4 Hospital in Kisauni Sub-County, where we conducted a thorough clean-up of the hospital compound.

The exercise focused particularly on areas affected by overgrown grass and vegetation,compound which creates an unsafe and unhygienic environment for patients, healthcare workers and visitors.

🌧️ PREPARING BEFORE THE RAINS
As we anticipate the long rains, this intervention forms part of our preventive and preparedness approach to flooding and public health risks.
Overgrown vegetation conceals areas where rainwater accumulates and remains stagnant. Such stagnant water can provide breeding grounds for mosquitoes, increasing the potential risk of mosquito-borne diseases.
Rather than waiting for flooding and its associated challenges to occur, we believe in acting early, working together and building resilient communities.

We sincerely appreciate the management and staff of Vikwatani Level 4 Hospital for giving us the opportunity to contribute to a safer and healthier environment within the facility.

🌱 Prevention is better than response. 🌊 Resilient communities begin with collective action. 💚 Together, we can protect our environment and our communities.

Department of Lands, Urban Planning, Housing, and Serikali Mtaani- Mombasa.
Department of Environment $ Solid Waste Management

30/07/2026

CITY FLOOD INTELLIGENCE DASHBOARD (CFID)
We are proud to have participated in a two days engagement forum on City Flood Intelligence Dashboard (CFID) – Phase IV initiative organized by GIZ – Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa (CoM SSA) in collaboration with the County Government of Mombasa at KMFRI Facility.

For CFID to be more effective,local knowledge and community perspectives towards building a smarter, more inclusive, and climate-resilient Mombasa must be put into consideration. Our participation reflects our commitment to ensuring that flood risk management solutions are informed by the experiences of the communities most affected.

The workshop brought together government departments, technical experts, and community stakeholders to strengthen collaboration, improve flood early warning systems, and enhance the use of data and innovation in addressing climate-related challenges.

We remain committed to promoting environmental conservation, community resilience, and sustainable development for present and future generations.
Together, we can build a safer and more resilient Mombasa.

Department of Climate Change, Energy & Natural Resources Mombasa County
Department of Environment $ Solid Waste Management
Department of Lands, Urban Planning, Housing, and Serikali Mtaani- Mombasa.
Mombasa Marine National Park & Reserve
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute