Mount Kenya Trust

05/06/2026

In 2002, we held the first 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge .

What began as a bold adventure down the slopes of Mount Kenya would become one of Kenya's most iconic conservation events.

More than two decades later, the Tropic Air 10to4 has grown into Kenya’s largest and most anticipated cycling event.

Each year, hundreds of cyclists & supporters from around the world unite for an unforgettable three-day challenge—an experience that extends far beyond the exhilarating 10,000-ft-to-4,000-ft ride.

This unique cycling challenge immerses participants in the breathtaking landscapes, remarkable wildlife, and vibrant communities that define the Mount Kenya ecosystem.

Today, the event stands as a vital pillar supporting Mount Kenya Trust’s conservation mission—raising crucial funds for forest restoration, wildlife protection, human-wildlife coexistence, ranger operations, and community development across the Mount Kenya landscape.

05/06/2026

In the year 2000, the trust laid the foundation for sustainably conserving Mt Kenya Ecosystem

Susie Weeks was appointed Executive Director and has since dedicated more than 25 years to driving practical, community-centred conservation. Through her leadership, wildlife corridors have been secured, over 2 million trees have been nurtured to maturity, and holistic programmes have been developed to improve livelihoods, food security, and healthcare for thousands of forest-edge households every year.

Humphrey Munene was appointed Field Coordinator. A driving force behind our forest restoration efforts, Humphrey has led the restoration of more than 3,500 hectares and the planting of over 3.5 million trees. His commitment to both people and nature has helped establish Mount Kenya Trust as a trusted partner within local communities.

The year also marked the establishment of the Trust's first two-strand elephant fence and the first ranger unit—the Marania Wildlife Guards (MWG).What began as a small team protecting a critical landscape has grown into six ranger units, including the Joint Wildlife Protection Team, Horse Patrol Team, Imenti Patrol Team, Fencers, and Tree Monitors.

Today, under the leadership of Enock Ochieng, a team of 42 dedicated rangers safeguards over 260,000 hectares of terrestrial ecosystems. They protect wildlife through anti-poaching and rescue operations, restore forests through hands-on conservation work, maintain the Mount Kenya Elephant Corridor, and serve as the vital link between people and nature.

04/06/2026

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN...
In 1999, an aerial survey conducted by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and UNEP revealed a crisis unfolding across the Mount Kenya ecosystem.

From the skies, the extent of destruction was impossible to ignore. Vast areas of indigenous forest were being lost to illegal logging, charcoal production, forest encroachment, uncontrolled grazing, fires, and cultivation deep within protected forests. More than 14,000 indigenous trees had been cut, over 2,400 charcoal kilns were documented, and large sections of forest that safeguard Kenya's water resources were under immense pressure.

The findings painted a stark picture of an ecosystem at risk—one that supports wildlife, biodiversity, communities, and one of Kenya's most important water towers.

But amid this alarming reality, a vision for action emerged.

Determined to protect Mount Kenya's forests and secure their future, the founding Trustees established The Bill Woodley Mount Kenya Trust—laying the foundation for what would become Mount Kenya Trust.

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29/05/2026

This , we’re highlighting the importance of menstrual health support in helping girls stay in school.

In Meru County, Kenya:
✨ 500 girls received dignity packs
✨ 5,000+ reusable pads were produced locally
✨ Thousands of adolescents accessed health education and support

At the start of the project, many girls were missing up to three school days every month because they lacked access to sanitary products.

Our project not only helped girls continue their education with dignity and confidence, but also created income opportunities for local women producing reusable pads.

No girl should miss out on her education because of her period. Together we can create a .

Read more about our project and its impact here:
https://bit.ly/supporting-girls-to-stay-in-school-in-kenya

With thanks to our partner Mount Kenya Trust and to Paddy & Scott’s for supporting this important work.

28/05/2026

This Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, we join the world in celebrating this year’s theme - Together for a Period-Friendly World , and reaffirming a simple truth: periods should never stand in the way of a girl’s education, dignity, or future. 💜

Today also marks 1 year since Mount Kenya Trust launched our Menstrual Health & Hygiene Programme — a community-driven initiative empowering both girls and women in Meru County.

Through the programme, 20 women from Ndiine are producing reusable sanitary towels locally, creating sustainable livelihoods while helping fight period poverty in their own communities. Since launch, we have successfully distributed 1,038 Dignity Packs to vulnerable schoolgirls across Meru County, ensuring more girls can stay safe, stay in school, and pursue their dreams with confidence.

We are deeply grateful to our partners and donors — Olvea Foundation, Paddy & Scotts Coffee, Chase Africa, and the Ministries of Health & Education — for believing in this mission and helping us restore dignity and opportunity for girls.

But the need remains urgent.

65% of Kenyan girls still cannot afford sanitary pads, causing many to miss up to 40 school days every year. In Meru, period poverty continues to contribute to school dropouts, teenage pregnancies, SGBV, and lost futures.

This year, we are calling on YOU to help us reach even more girls.

Every Dignity Pack contains 6 reusable sanitary towels lasting up to 2 years — a sustainable solution that keeps girls in school while reducing stigma around menstruation.

💜 Every donation counts.
💜 Every pack changes a life.
💜 Every girl deserves dignity.

Support our campaign through our GlobalGiving page:
https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/keep-5000-girls-in-school-fight-period-poverty/

22/05/2026

Today, on International Day for Biological Diversity, we celebrate the incredible web of life found across the Mount Kenya landscape under the 2026 theme: “Acting locally for global impact.”

From dense montane forests and bamboo zones to afro-alpine moorlands crowned with Giant Lobelias and Senecios, Mount Kenya hosts an extraordinary diversity of life:
🐘 Over 80 mammal species
🐦‍⬛ More than 300 bird species
🌱 Over 880 plant species, including endemic species found nowhere else on Earth

This globally significant ecosystem shelters iconic and threatened wildlife such as the Mountain Bongo and African Elephant, while also serving as a critical water tower that supports millions of people across Kenya.

Every trail patrolled, every indigenous tree planted, every wildlife corridor protected , every threat deterred — these local actions are helping safeguard one of Africa’s most important biodiversity hotspots.

Protecting this landscape is not possible without the communities living alongside it. Through partnerships with Community Forest Associations, rangers, scouts, and local conservation champions, we continue restoring degraded forests, promote human-wildlife coexistence, and protecting habitats for us, for wildlife & for future generations.

Visit our website & Support us in protecting this globally significant ecosystem — every action, every voice, and every tree planted helps secure a healthy Mt. Kenya Ecosystem where communities, forests & Wildlife coexist harmonious.

Because when communities protect nature locally, the impact reaches far beyond Mount Kenya. 💚