Institute for Law and Environmental Governance

13/12/2024

Cognisant of the fact that a robust entrepreneurship skill and talent development program is able to make entrepreneurs thrive,ILEG held its Annual Community Entrepreneurship Conference on 12th of December 2024 at the ILEG Community Development Center in Njiru, Nairobi County. The event, themed "Fostering Innovation for Sustainable Business Growth," brought together young entrepreneurs ,members of various circle groups sponsored by Chalice under the Nairobi Site Programme, ministry of youth affairs , creative economy and sports under youth fund, private sector actors, educational institutions, and communities to share experiences and gain insights on
💫 opportunities for business capital for climate friendly innovations and the procedures in securing the funding
💫digital financial planning including digital record keeping and booking keeping
💫 digital networking and harnessing digital literacy for start upgrowth
💫agribusiness for economic and environmental sustainability among others. Overall, the Annual Community Entrepreneurship Conference 2024 served as an empowering and insightful event that strengthened the entrepreneurial ecosystem, encouraged innovation, and provided essential tools for the next generation of community-focused entrepreneurs.

06/12/2024

Women’s economic empowerment remains detrimental to fostering productive, sustainable, and resilient communities. Through the support of Chalice Canada, ILEG 's community development program provided small business funding to caregivers and parents of sponsored children in the Gomongo and Korogocho slums of Nairobi. Selected beneficiaries received financial support in the form of cheques, enabling them to restock and enhance their small businesses. Additionally, we procured essential machinery and equipment tailored to their business needs, boosting their capacity for success. This initiative underscores ILEG and Chalice's commitment to empowering vulnerable families, addressing gender inequality, and promoting sustainable livelihoods for women in urban informal settlements, thereby paving the way for brighter futures.

25/04/2024

Flooding causes widespread destruction to both property and lives. It's crucial to prioritize bolstering the ecological resilience of riparian zones to better cope with and recover from floods. To mitigate the risks of injuries, fatalities, and property damage, as well as preserve the socio-economic fabric of affected areas, ILEG remains dedicated to enhancing riparian zone resilience along rivers, streams and watercourses especially in the counties of Siaya and Kajiado in Kenya. We do this by planting trees like bamboo and reeds, which are native to riparian environments. These plants help slow down surface runoff and improve ground absorption, thus reducing the impact of flooding.

16/04/2024

ILEG had the opportunity to participate in the for Monitoring,Reporting, and Verification (MRV) workshop in Nakuru from 10th-12th of April.
We gained valuable insights, including utilizing Flority and greenhouse apps for collecting geospatial data, learnt the process for submitting project,site and nursery reports on , measuring tree survival rates using different techniques,reporting on assisted natural regeneration projects,gathering land tenure agreements among others.
We extend our gratitude to TerraFund for AFR100 team and our fellow restorers for their invaluable support and the exemplary team spirit they demonstrated throughout.

14/02/2024

Exciting collaboration news! 🌍 ILEG, in partnership CASELAP at the University of Nairobi and Copenhagen Business School, is driving the Environmental Maritime Governance-Kenya (EMG-K) project. 🚢 The focus? Analyzing Kenya's role in the International Maritime Organization's Greenhouse Gas Emission reduction negotiations and enforcing global regulatory measures at the national level. Our aim is to build research capacity and make environmental maritime governance a key agenda in Kenya.

Stay tuned as we engage in policy advocacy, advisory activities, and awareness initiatives to create a robust framework for sustainable maritime practices.

06/02/2024

ILEG was delighted to have joined 35 other organizations to celebrate the launch of TerraFund for AFR100 2nd cohort( landscape cohort ). We attended the three day workshop in Naivasha to learn, exchange ideas and foster collaboration in our collective efforts towards revitalizing Kenya's Great Rift Valley landscape.
Together towards and

10/01/2024

Announcing the New Landscapes Cohort”
🎉We are so proud and delighted to announce that ILEG has been selected as one of the 92 new TerraFund for cohort members!AFR100 is more than an initiative; it's a collective effort to restore 100 million hectares of degraded landscapes in Africa by 2030.

Under its new cohort, TerraFund for is channeling finance into three vital African landscapes 🌱.Kenya’s Greater Rift Valley, Ghana Cocoa Belt and Lake Kivu & Rusizi River Basin in Burundi, the DRC, and Rwanda.

This support will help us scale up our work and impacts for people, nature & climate in Kajiado county Kenya. We look forward to advancing our efforts, collaborating with like minded partners and our supporters from World Resources Institute (WRI), One Tree Planted (OTP) Impact (RI), Barka Fund among others, to make a lasting impact on the ecosystems we serve.

Meet the new cohort and learn more on TerraFund for AFR100 at www.africa.terramatch.org

13/12/2023

At ILEG, we firmly believe that enhancing the capabilities of local communities and fostering collaboration between communities and various levels of government are essential elements in tackling challenges related to environmental governance.

In alignment with this principle, ILEG, in collaboration with the Danish International Development Agency ( Danida) through Uraia Trust, initiated a project titled "Deepening Democracy: Advancing Participatory Governance of Natural Resources in Kenya."

Throughout the course of this endeavor, we have collaborated closely with local communities and governmental bodies to formulate crucial policies and laws, including but not limited to the Mining Act, Community Land Act, Access to Information Act, Climate Change Act, and Land Amendment Laws. Our endeavors have not only enriched the knowledge base but have also deepened the comprehension of environmental and climate change governance principles within local communities.

In our dedicated pursuit of a sustainable future, we have also heightened awareness regarding land and natural resource rights, underscoring their significant impact on democracy, peace, and security for policymakers and stakeholders alike.

07/12/2023

Fostering women's entrepreneurship is a crucial element in realizing the vision of intelligent, sustainable, and inclusive growth, as outlined in our strategy to alleviate poverty in communities. At ILEG, our community development program is passionately dedicated to empowering women. We're excited to share updates about our ongoing project, "Empowering Women Through Skillful Hands: Jitahidi Women Mastering the Art of Cutting and Creating," now in its second phase of training. This initiative is focused on enhancing the life skills of mothers in Korogocho slums by providing alternative and respectable livelihood options. Our goal is to offer skills training in tailoring, fashion, and design, empowering women to pursue sustainable livelihoods. Join us in making a positive impact!

30/11/2023

Returning to the past and cherishing the nostalgic moments! ILEG collaborated with partners to secure community assets and advance the adoption of a national land policy. This policy aimed at ensuring improved and secure access to land and other natural resources for local communities.

23/11/2023

ILEG established and fortified community organizations like the Kwale County Natural Resources Network (KCNRN) and Kilifi County Natural Resources Network (KICORNET) with the aim of improving Participatory Forest Management (PFM) and addressing key concerns in natural resource governance. These two entities have evolved significantly, not only exerting an impact on local natural resource management matters but also playing a role in shaping national and county policies and legislation.

20/11/2023