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The Significance of the Private Sector in the National 15B Tree Growing Campaign

Kenya has embarked on an ambitious tree growing campaign that aims to grow and plant 15 billion trees across the country by 2032 and subsequently …

Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale, Emphasizes Strategic Partnerships for NETFUND's Resource Mobilization

3rd September 2024. Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Hon. Aden Duale conducted a maiden visit to the NETFUND …

Preserving Oloolua Forest: NETFUND's Collaboration for Sustainable Ecosystems

Led by the CEO, the NETFUND team actively participated in a significant initiative aimed at the restoration and preservation of the Oloolua Forest,…

NETFUND Takes Lead in Coordinating Ministerial Long Rains Tree Growing Campaign

The National Environment Trust Fund has taken a lead role in coordinating the ongoing ministerial monthly tree growing campaign spearheaded by the …

NETFUND Joins World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2024

NETFUND together with other stakeholders joined the Cabinet Secretary Hon. Soipan Tuya at Ol Kinyei Grounds, Nanyuki, to commemorate World Day to …

NETFUND Celebrates World Environment Day 2024 by awarding 8 best practices

Embu, June 5, 2024: The CEO of NETFUND led a dedicated team from the organization to join Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya, Principal Secretary Ngeno,…

NETFUND’s Latest Training Workshop on Carbon Markets & Trading

NETFUND successfully executed its pioneer Carbon Markets and Trading workshop in Nanyuki from the 7th to 10th May, 2024. The workshop that …

NETFUND Secures New Funding to Support Restoration of Kenya’s Threatened Ecological Corridors

The National Environment Trust Fund (NETFUND) has secured USD. 3.9 million from the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund to support restoration of …

NETFUND in New Partnership to Promote Environmental Journalism in Kenya

NETFUND in New Partnership to Promote Environmental Journalism in Kenya NETFUND has partnered with the Media Council of Kenya to promote …

NETFUND Awards Green Initiatives in Murang’a and Kirinyaga Counties

NETFUND has recognized and awarded five green enterprises selected from its EmPower Project. In the elaborate event recently held in Murang’a …

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Training Workshop: Unlocking Carbon Markets’ Financial Opportunities

From the 7th to 10th May, 2024, in the serene setup of Nanyuki, Kenya, NETFUND will be engaging an expectant and diverse pool of …

Boosting Investments in Biodiversity Conservation and Nature-Based Solutions: A Resounding Success at Kakamega International Conference 2024

Kakamega, Kenya - NETFUND Kenya, in collaboration with Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenya Forest Service, Rhino Ark, and the County Government of …

The Board of Trustees tour key projects executed by the Fund

NETFUND Board Chair, Hon. David Mwaure Waihiga, has led the Board OF Trustees on a comprehensive field visit to various projects supported by the …

NETFUND Ranks Second in PSC's Best-Performing Public Institutions for FY 2022/2023

In a noteworthy recognition of its commitment to excellence, the National Environment Trust Fund (NETFUND) has secured the prestigious position of …

UPDATES: TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP ON THE KENYA WATERSHEDS SERVICES IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME (KEWASIP) EMBARKS ON A SCOPING MISSION

The multi-institutional technical working group newly established to design and implement the ambitious Kenya Watersheds Services Improvement …

NETFUND Spearheads Restoration of the Gitwe Wetlands, Kibiko Forest

In a momentous environmental endeavor, Mr. Samson Toniok, the CEO of NETFUND, led a multisectoral delegation comprising representatives from the …

THE KENYA WATERSHED SERVICES IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME (KEWASIP): INSIDE THE COUNTRY’S AMBITIOUS LANDSCAPE RESTORATION INITIATIVE

The Country will soon witness the roll out of the Kenya Watershed Services Improvement Programme (KEWASIP); a flagship KES 30.24 billion …

Kenya's National Tree Growing Day Marks a Milestone in Environmental Conservation

As Kenya strides toward its ambitious goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2032, the nation recently observed a significant moment with the …

NETFUND and Maragoli Hills Community Forest Association Join Hands to Boost Reforestation Efforts

Vihiga County, October 11, 2023 - The National Environment Trust Fund (NETFUND), in collaboration with the Maragoli Hills …

NETFUND TRAINS PARTNERS TO MOBILISE RESOURCES

In an era where securing financial support for projects and initiatives is increasingly competitive, the National Environment Trust Fund …

NETFUND Mobilizes partners for the The 7th Edition of the Annual Kaptagat Tree Planting Event

Over the last 6 years, NETFUND has been mobilizing resources to undertake annual forest conservation and support the Kaptagat Ecosystem programme …

NETFUND Receives Funding Approval from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to Restore the Lake Naivasha Basin Ecosystem

The National Environment Trust Fund (NETFUND) has received funding approval of US$ 1,785,422 for its project proposal, ‘Lake Naivasha Basin …

BOOST TO GREEN FINANCING IN KENYA AS NETFUND RECEIVES FUNDING FOR GEFiM PROJECT

NETFUND has received funding of 120,000 Euros (Kshs. 15,864,000 million) from the BRIDGE Innovation Fund, that is administered by the Latin …

NETFUND RECEIVES FUNDING FOR RESTORATION OF THE CHERENGANY ECOSYSTEM.

The National Environment Trust Fund has received funding of 4million Euros (Kshs. 560 million) from the Italian Government to restore and …

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.

Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Environmental Management Strategic partnerships and collaborations are critical for us to realizing …

NETFUND’S BOTTOM-UP APPROACH TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

NETFUND’s Bottom-Up Approach to Environmental Protection  Integral to NETFUND’s environmental programming model has long been capacity …

NETFUND JOINS EQUITY BANK TO LAUNCH CLEAN COOKING INITIATIVE FOR SCHOOLS

NETFUND CEO Samson Toniok joined dignitaries from Government and Private Sector including; Education CS Prof. George Magoha, Environment and …

NETFUND DONATES BEEHIVES AND PROTECTIVE GEAR TO NAITUTUM LOTORO BEEKEEPERS COOPERATIVE SOCIETY IN LAIKIPIA COUNTY

Today December 13,2020 marked the end of tree planting campaigns in Laikipia County at Ol-Arjiju primary school in Doldol, In the event, …

NETFUND DONATES WATER TANK TO KURIKURI PRIMARY SCHOOL IN LAIKIPIA COUNTY

National Environment Trust Fund BoT members, CEO and staff donate a water tank at Kurikuri primary school during a massive tree planting exercise …

NETFUND JOINS ENVIRONMENTAL STAKEHOLDERS DURING TREE PLANTING CAMPAIGN AT LECHUGU MIXED SECONDARY SCHOOL IN LAIKIPIA COUNTY

NETFUND Board of Trustees members; Wachira Kibanya, Ntwiga Muriungi, CEO Samson Toniok and staff members joined stakeholders in a tree planting …

NETFUND PLEDGES TO DONATE BEEHIVES TO THOME CARITAS COMMUNITY IN LAIKIPIA COUNTY

The Cabinet secretary for Environment and Forestry Keriako Tobiko presided over an event which was the culmination of an assessment of funded …

NETFUND JOINS ENVIRONMENT STAKEHOLDERS IN A CLEANUP AT KOROGOCHO MARKET IN NAIROBI COUNTY.

A NETFUND team joined key stakeholders from the environment sector in a clean-up exercise at Korogocho market which was hosted by the Youth …

NETFUND PROGRESSIVELY SUPPORTS COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION IN RAISING TREE SEEDLINGS IN KIRINYAGA.

National Environment Trust Fund partnered with Green Spaces to establish and support the raising of tree nurseries in an effort to promote …

NETFUND Pledges Support to raise 40 Million Tree Seedlings for Kisumu County by 2022

NETFUND has committed to work closely with Kisumu County in mobilizing, Planting and growing 40 million tree seedlings in a campaign named "Each …

NETFUND GREEEN INNOVATIONS AWARD JUDGING PROCESS AND FIELD VERIFICATION CONCLUDED

Following the launch of NETFUND GIA Phase IV and call for applications on 10th of February 2020, the first level of judging, selection, and field …

National Conference on Energy, Air Quality and Health Nexus

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqdOqhrDkoHtBvaL3ID702xYUJKwT-hi2v National Environment Trust …

NETFUND DONATES OVER 18,000 TREE SEEDLINGS FOR THE KAPTAGAT INTEGRATED CONSERVATION PROGRAMME

NETFUND on June 26, 2020 led various stakeholders to mobilize over 18,000 tree seedlings for the 4TH Edition of Annual Kaptagat forest tree …

International Day for Biological Diversity 2020

On this day, NETFUND celebrates all Kenyans who have been inspired by nature to develop exemplary innovative, environmentally-responsible and …

RE: COVID-19: TO OUR PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS

Today, we are all going through a difficult period of uncertainty because of Coronavirus (COVID-19), a pandemic that has disrupted our way of life …

NETFUND TRAINS SCOUTS TO FACILITATE PARTICIPATION OF COUNTIES FOR THE GREEN INNOVATIONS AWARD PHASE IV 2020

NETFUND rolled out the Green Innovations Award phase IV on February 10, 2020 with a massive call for application across the Country to March 20, …

NETFUND PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION COUNCIL TO SUPPORT GREEN INNOVATIONS AWARD PHASE IV

The National Environment Trust Fund (NETFUND) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Community Based Organization Council to …

NETFUND PLANTS 10,000 TREE SEEDLINGS IN KAJIADO NORTH

NETFUND Ag. CEO Samson Toniok, Kajiado County officials, staff and the local community planted 10,000 tree seedlings in different institutions …

NETFUND TO SUPPORT GROWING OF SEEDLINGS BY COMMUNITY BASED GROUPS

The CS Environment and Forestry, Keriako Tobiko, on Saturday November 9, 2019 led a team of Ministry officials, stakeholders and residents to the …

NETFUND AWARDS EXEMPLARY LOCAL EXPORT BUSINESSES

By Mapesa Okumu NETFUND joined Export Promotion Council (EPC) and other partners to honor local enterprises that have significantly …

NETFUND PARTICIPATES IN THE THIRD KENYA TRADE WEEK EXPO 2019

By Gloria Makau The former Prime Minister of …

Six innovative entrepreneurs awarded at the fourth UNEA Conference in Nairobi, Kenya

National Environment Trust Fund (NETFUND) in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF), on Tuesday, 12th March 2019 …

First renewable energy awards held in Kwale County

National Environment Trust Fund (NETFUND) and its partners in the Renewable Energy Working Group held Kenya’s first renewable energy awards gala on…

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The National Environment Trust Fund (NETFUND) is state corporation under the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry in Kenya. NETFUND is established by the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) 1999 to mobilize and avail resources for environmental management in the country.
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