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Mount Kenya Trust

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The Mount Kenya Trust is a Kenyan based organisation dedicated to helping preserve and protect Mount Kenya
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🌍 In the past 30 days, Mount Kenya Trust rangers carried out 109 patrols: πŸ₯Ύ 56 on foot πŸš” 47 by vehicle 🐎 6 on horseback Every patrol is a step toward protecting wildlife, forests, and communities. #ConservationInAction #WildlifeProtection

🌍 In the past 30 days, Mount Kenya Trust rangers carried out 109 patrols:
πŸ₯Ύ 56 on foot
πŸš” 47 by vehicle
🐎 6 on horseback

Every patrol is a step toward protecting wildlife, forests, and communities.

#ConservationInAction #WildlifeProtection
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Shout out to our frontliners – MKT rangers, Kenya Wildlife Service rangers & Ontulili CFA – for attending Snake Awareness Training with Watamu Snake Farm! 🐍 They learned snakebite first aid, busted myths & even handled snakes. Would YOU be brave enough? πŸ‘€ #SnakeTraining #MKTRangers

Shout out to our frontliners – MKT rangers, <a href="/KWSKenya/">Kenya Wildlife Service</a> rangers &amp; Ontulili CFA – for attending Snake Awareness Training with Watamu Snake Farm! 🐍

They learned snakebite first aid, busted myths &amp; even handled snakes.

Would YOU be brave enough? πŸ‘€

#SnakeTraining #MKTRangers
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We don’t just plant trees β€” we grow forests. 🌳 Every seedling is monitored for survival, diversity & health. Real restoration takes time, data & deep commitment. We're in it for the long haul. 🌍 #Reforestation #ClimateAction #MountKenyaTrust

We don’t just plant trees β€” we grow forests. 🌳
Every seedling is monitored for survival, diversity &amp; health.
Real restoration takes time, data &amp; deep commitment.
We're in it for the long haul. 🌍

#Reforestation #ClimateAction #MountKenyaTrust
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🌿 Why Native Trees Matter 🌿 On Mt. Kenya, indigenous trees = life. 🦜 Biodiversity 🌧️ Climate resilience πŸ’§ Ecosystem services πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸŒΎ Community livelihoods 🌿 Cultural heritage Over 2M trees planted & growing. #MountKenyaTrust #NativeTrees #ForestRestoration πŸ“Έ CIFOR-ICRAF

🌿 Why Native Trees Matter 🌿
On Mt. Kenya, indigenous trees = life.

🦜 Biodiversity
🌧️ Climate resilience
πŸ’§ Ecosystem services
πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸŒΎ Community livelihoods
🌿 Cultural heritage

Over 2M trees planted &amp; growing.
#MountKenyaTrust #NativeTrees #ForestRestoration

πŸ“Έ <a href="/CIFOR_ICRAF/">CIFOR-ICRAF</a>
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We've launched the Menstrual Health & Hygiene Project β€” restoring dignity, health & opportunity for girls in the Mt Kenya region. 🌿 500 kits. Countless futures changed. Thank you CHASE Africa, Sukuma Twende Trust, Paddy & Scott Coffee & all involved!

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🚨 Yesterday, we launched our Menstrual Health Hygiene (MHH) Project at Ruiga Mixed Day Secondary in Meru! πŸŽ’ 500 dignity packs ➑️ 500 girls πŸ’ͺ Dignity. Confidence. Education. Together with CHASE Africa, Sukuma Twende Trust, Paddy Scott’s + partners, we’re changing the story

🚨 Yesterday, we launched our Menstrual Health Hygiene (MHH) Project at Ruiga Mixed Day Secondary in Meru!

πŸŽ’ 500 dignity packs ➑️ 500 girls
πŸ’ͺ Dignity. Confidence. Education.

Together with <a href="/chaseafricaphe/">CHASE Africa</a>, Sukuma Twende Trust, Paddy Scott’s + partners, we’re changing the story
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No girl should miss school because of her period. ♀️Help us empower 500 girls with reusable pads, education & dignity. Support the MKT Menstrual Health Programme today. πŸ”— Donate: mountkenyatrust.org/get-involved #PeriodPovertyEndsNow #SupportMenstrualDignity #MountKenyaTrust

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🐝 This #WorldBeeDay, we honour bees as quiet heroes of #MountKenya β€” vital to forests, farms & biodiversity. At MKT, we're restoring indigenous forests, promoting chemical-free farming & protecting pollinator habitats. 🌍 Protect pollinators. Protect the mountain. πŸ”οΈ

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Recognising the vital link between #HumanRights & #Conservation, #MountKenyaTrust held a training for rangers & CFA members to promote rights-based conservation. A step toward dignity, justice & stronger community advocacy. #EnvironmentalJustice #ConservationWithDignity

Recognising the vital link between #HumanRights &amp; #Conservation, #MountKenyaTrust held a training for rangers &amp; CFA members to promote rights-based conservation. A step toward dignity, justice &amp; stronger community advocacy. 

#EnvironmentalJustice #ConservationWithDignity
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Elephants feeding in the lush Mt. Kenya forestβ€”nature at its best. These gentle giants shape our ecosystems, and we’re proud to protect their home through forest restoration & anti-poaching patrols. Let’s keep Mt. Kenya wild, green & thriving! #MtKenya #WildlifeConservation

Elephants feeding in the lush Mt. Kenya forestβ€”nature at its best.

These gentle giants shape our ecosystems, and we’re proud to protect their home through forest restoration &amp; anti-poaching patrols.

Let’s keep Mt. Kenya wild, green &amp; thriving!

#MtKenya #WildlifeConservation
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A grim find: Our rangers discovered a bushbuck killed by a snare β€” a stark reminder of the threat poaching poses. We’re working tirelessly to stop wildlife crime. Every snare removed is a life saved. #StopPoaching #MountKenyaTrust #RangerPatrol #ProtectWildlife

A grim find: Our rangers discovered a bushbuck killed by a snare β€” a stark reminder of the threat poaching poses.

We’re working tirelessly to stop wildlife crime.

Every snare removed is a life saved.

#StopPoaching #MountKenyaTrust #RangerPatrol #ProtectWildlife
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This #WorldMenstrualHygieneDay, we’re taking action Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld. πŸ’ͺ Our #MenstrualHygiene & Health Programme is equipping 500 girls with dignity kits & empowering local women through pad production. πŸ“¦ Donate today β†’ mountkenyatrust.org/get-involved

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🩸 Period dignity is a right, not a privilege. Our MHH Programme supports girls & women with pads, education & opportunity. When we invest in menstrual health, we empower futures. πŸ“¦ Donate β†’ mountkenyatrust.org/get-involved #PeriodFriendlyWorld #PeriodEquity #SupportMenstrualDignity

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After a year-long pause, the Imenti community is back to planting trees! πŸŒ±πŸ’š 31,750 indigenous seedlings planted, 80% from local nurseries β€” restoring nature and livelihoods. Support the comeback. 🌍✨ #TreePlanting #MountKenya #ForestRestoration #CommunityConservation

After a year-long pause, the Imenti community is back to planting trees! πŸŒ±πŸ’š

31,750 indigenous seedlings planted, 80% from local nurseries β€” restoring nature and livelihoods.

Support the comeback. 🌍✨

#TreePlanting #MountKenya #ForestRestoration #CommunityConservation
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🌧️ As rains return, we’ve planted 31,750 indigenous treesβ€”27,200 from community nurseries 🌱 Supporting livelihoods & restoring biodiversity. Elephant intrusions remain a challenge, but joint efforts with Kenya Forest Service, Kenya Wildlife Service & CFAs are paving the way forward.

🌧️ As rains return, we’ve planted 31,750 indigenous treesβ€”27,200 from community nurseries 🌱 Supporting livelihoods &amp; restoring biodiversity.

Elephant intrusions remain a challenge, but joint efforts with <a href="/KeForestService/">Kenya Forest Service</a>, <a href="/KWSKenya/">Kenya Wildlife Service</a> &amp; CFAs are paving the way forward.
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🌍 This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we join the call to #BeatPlasticPollution. From forest rivers to mountain trails, plastic is threatening our future. Together, we can turn the tide. πŸ’§ Refuse. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. 🌱 Choose better. Act now. #PlasticFree #SayNoToPlastic

🌍 This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we join the call to #BeatPlasticPollution.

From forest rivers to mountain trails, plastic is threatening our future. Together, we can turn the tide.

πŸ’§ Refuse. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.
🌱 Choose better. Act now.

#PlasticFree #SayNoToPlastic
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Over the past 2 months, we've supported communities in Tharaka Nithi & Meru with: βœ… Curative Care βœ… Family Planning βœ… Cancer Screenings Because healthy people = stronger conservation. You can’t care for nature if you’re unwell. 🌿🌍 #CancerAwareness

Over the past 2 months, we've supported communities in Tharaka Nithi &amp; Meru with:

βœ… Curative Care
βœ… Family Planning
βœ… Cancer Screenings

Because healthy people = stronger conservation.
You can’t care for nature if you’re unwell. 🌿🌍

#CancerAwareness
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🌱 At the heart of our reforestation work is our indigenous #TreeNursery β€” where seedlings grow, communities thrive & future forests take root. πŸŒ³πŸ’š From Mt Kenya restoration to school visits, it's more than a nursery β€” it’s a movement. #TreePlanting #ClimateAction

🌱 At the heart of our reforestation work is our indigenous #TreeNursery β€” where seedlings grow, communities thrive &amp; future forests take root. πŸŒ³πŸ’š

From Mt Kenya restoration to school visits, it's more than a nursery β€” it’s a movement.

#TreePlanting #ClimateAction
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🌍 Turn $1 into $25β€”and a Forest! 🌳 Your $1 grows: βœ… $25 for a Kenyan farmer βœ… A 50-hectare forest on Mt. Kenya βœ… Climate resilience + restored land πŸ’š Grow Forests. Grow Communities. πŸ‘‰ Donate: globalgiving.org/projects/grow-… #ClimateAction #Agroforestry #Reforestation

🌍 Turn $1 into $25β€”and a Forest! 🌳

Your $1 grows:
βœ… $25 for a Kenyan farmer
βœ… A 50-hectare forest on Mt. Kenya
βœ… Climate resilience + restored land

πŸ’š Grow Forests. Grow Communities.

πŸ‘‰ Donate: globalgiving.org/projects/grow-…

#ClimateAction #Agroforestry #Reforestation
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🌍 In 30 days: 179 patrols, 16 snares removed, & vital community outreach in Mutwaro. With SMART mapping & strong partnerships, we're stepping up for wildlife & people. Saluting our rangers' grit on the slopes of Mt Kenya. #WildlifeProtection #SMARTPatrols #CommunityConservation

🌍 In 30 days: 179 patrols, 16 snares removed, &amp; vital community outreach in Mutwaro.
With SMART mapping &amp; strong partnerships, we're stepping up for wildlife &amp; people.
Saluting our rangers' grit on the slopes of Mt Kenya.

#WildlifeProtection #SMARTPatrols #CommunityConservation