09/07/2026
Discover the Olokeri Project, where Maasai communities are working to protect the Naimina Enkiyio Forest and restore the wider Loita Hills landscape.
🌱 Project Overview
Spanning approximately 153,000 hectares in Kenya's Loita Hills, the Olokeri Project reflects Eden's long-term approach to landscape restoration through community leadership, local governance, and ecosystem protection.
🌳 Ecosystem
Located within the Eastern Afromontane Biodiversity Hotspot, the landscape supports exceptional biodiversity, critical water catchments, and important habitat, while holding deep ecological and cultural significance for Maasai communities.
🫂 Community
Maasai communities are at the heart of the project. Strengthening local governance helps communities make decisions about their land, protect their rights, and lead the long-term stewardship of forests and natural resources.
🫴Approach
The project integrates community governance, forest protection, landscape restoration, and sustainable land management to create lasting benefits for people and nature.
👓 Progress & Impact
The project is advancing through community engagement, governance development, restoration planning, and long-term partnerships—building the foundations for lasting protection of the Loita Hills landscape.