Projects – MOKICFA

Featured Project · 2024

KRA Tree Growing Exercise – Mombasa County

In partnership with the Kenya Revenue Authority, MOKICFA delivered one of its largest single planting campaigns to date.

65,000 Seedlings Planted Across 3 Sites

Between November and December 2024, MOKICFA successfully planted 65,000 mangrove seedlings — exceeding the contracted target of 60,000. The additional 5,000 seedlings were donated by a community group in the Mkupe area, demonstrating the strength of local engagement.

The project was funded by KRA at a value of KSh 2,510,000, supporting MOKICFA in fulfilling Kenya's 15 Billion Trees strategy commitments.

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65,000

Seedlings Planted

Planting Sites

13.67

Acres Restored

Mangrove Species

Planting Sites

Where We Planted

Mkupe / Mchenjama

3.031 acres · 15,000 seedlings · Beekeeping, Seedling Producers, Fisherfolk

GPS: 37M562564.177E / 9556220.934N

Likoni / Bombo Creek / Mtongwe

5.386 acres · 25,000 seedlings · Seedling Producers, Fisherfolk

GPS: 37M565873.68E / 9546182.009N

Majaoni / Mtwapa Creek

5.253 acres · 25,000 seedlings · Beekeeping, Eco-Tourism, Fisherfolk

GPS: 37M578859.347E / 9563050.212N

Species Profile

Mangrove Species Planted

Species selection was based on the zonation plan of Mombasa's mangroves, ensuring ecological appropriateness for each site.

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Rhizophora mucronata

Also known as the Loop-root Mangrove or Red Mangrove, Rhizophora mucronata is one of East Africa's most important mangrove species. It is characterized by its distinctive arching prop roots and is well-suited to the intertidal zones along Mombasa's creeks and coastlines.

Ecological Role: Coastal stabilisation · Fish nursery habitat · Carbon sequestration

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Ceriops tagal

Commonly known as the Spurred Mangrove, Ceriops tagal is a smaller, salt-tolerant species found in the higher intertidal and supratidal zones. It plays an essential role in binding sediment, providing habitat for diverse fauna, and supporting traditional uses including tannin extraction and fuelwood.

Ecological Role: Sediment binding · Traditional resource · Biodiversity support

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Scenes from the Field

Community members, KRA and KFS officials working side by side to restore Mombasa's mangroves.

MOKICFA, KRA and KFS Officials during the planting exercise

MOKICFA, KRA & KFS Officials — Planting Exercise 2024

Youth carrying mangrove seedlings at Majaoni

Youth volunteers carrying seedlings — Majaoni Site

Planting in progress — Majaoni / Mtwapa Creek

Community members at work — Likoni Site

KFS GPS Mapping Officers — Mkupe Site

Community members planting mangroves at Majaoni

Large community turnout — Majaoni Planting Day

Implementation

How the Project Was Delivered

Preparation & Rollout

The implementation team held three in-house planning meetings and one site meeting at each planting location with groups managing those areas. Site inspections assessed open planting areas and seedling viability before work commenced.

Planting teams submitted individual work plans for each site, and KFS officers conducted GPS mapping to demarcate boundaries and enable future monitoring.

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Challenges & How We Responded

The main challenge encountered was unpredictable tidal variations during seedling transportation, which extended transit times beyond what was planned. Heavy rains also temporarily halted planting at Majaoni–Mtwapa Creek and Mkupe–Mchenjama on scheduled days.

There were also initial uncertainties around the project launch date, which required rescheduling. Despite these challenges, all targets were met — and exceeded — by project completion.

Looking Ahead

Continuing the Partnership

MOKICFA recommends proceeding with the partnership between MOKICFA, KFS and KRA to plant more mangroves in support of the Government of Kenya's tree growing initiative. Subsequent quarterly reports will document the progress and survival rates of planted seedlings.

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