🌿 Est. 2008 · Mombasa County, Kenya

Protecting Mombasa's Mangrove Forests For Generations

The Mombasa Kilindini Community Forest Association (MOKICFA) unites over 20 community-based organizations working together for the sustainable management and restoration of Mombasa's vital coastal mangrove ecosystems.

Learn About Us Our Activities
4,233
Hectares of Mangrove Managed
20+
Community Based Organizations
65,000
Seedlings Planted (2024)
2008
Year Founded
🤝 KRA Partner 🌲 Kenya Forest Service 📋 Societies Act Cap. 108 🌍 15 Billion Trees Initiative 🦀 Coastal Ecosystem Guardian
Who We Are

A Community United for Nature

MOKICFA was formed in 2008 and formally registered in August 2012 under the Societies Act (Cap. 108). We bring together over 20 Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and user groups from across Mombasa County.

In collaboration with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), we work under the Forest Conservation and Management Act, No. 34 of 2016, managing 4,233 hectares of mangrove forest — a vital ecosystem that protects coastlines, supports fisheries, and sequesters carbon.

Read Our Full Story
MOKICFA, KRA and KFS Officials during the planting exercise
MOKICFA, KRA and KFS Officials during the planting exercise
Members of MOKICFA planting in Likoni site Community members carrying seedlings at Majaoni Planting exercise at Majaoni site MOKICFA members at Likoni planting site KFS GPS mapping officers at Mkupe site
What We Do

Our Core Areas of Work

From planting seedlings to empowering communities, our work spans the full spectrum of sustainable forest management.

🌱

Mangrove Restoration

We plant and nurture native mangrove species — including Rhizophora mucronata and Ceriops tagal — to rehabilitate degraded coastal zones across Mombasa County.

👥

Community Empowerment

We equip local user groups — beekeepers, fisherfolk, eco-tourism groups, and seedling producers — with the skills and resources needed to sustainably manage forest resources.

📡

Forest Monitoring

Using GPS mapping and field surveys, we track the health and growth of planted areas, ensuring accountability and evidence-based management decisions.

🎣

Livelihood Support

Our work creates sustainable income streams for communities through nursery management, eco-tourism, beekeeping, and sustainable fisheries practices.

🤝

Stakeholder Partnerships

We collaborate with KRA, KFS, and government bodies to align community efforts with national conservation goals, including the 15 Billion Trees strategy.

📚

Education & Advocacy

We raise awareness about the ecological and economic value of mangroves — advocating for stronger protections and inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards.

Latest Project

KRA Tree Growing Exercise – 2024

65,000 Mangrove Seedlings Planted

In partnership with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), MOKICFA successfully planted 65,000 mangrove seedlings across three key sites in Mombasa County between November and December 2024 — surpassing the initial target of 60,000 seedlings.

View Full Project
3
Planting Sites
13.67
Acres Restored
KSh 2.5M
Project Funding
2
Species Planted
"Communities are the answer to success in forest and landscape management programs."
— National Landscape and Ecosystem Restoration Strategy 2023–2032
On The Ground

Our Teams at Work

Real community members restoring real forests — from Majaoni to Likoni to Mkupe.

Members planting at Likoni

Likoni / Mtongwe Site

5.386 acres · 25,000 seedlings planted

Community members planting at Majaoni

Majaoni / Mtwapa Creek

5.253 acres · 25,000 seedlings planted

GPS mapping at Mkupe

Mkupe / Mchenjama Site

3.031 acres · 15,000 seedlings planted

Get Involved

Join Us in Protecting Mombasa's Green Heritage

Whether you're a community member, NGO, government body, or concerned citizen — there's a place for you in our mission.

Contact Us Explore Activities