Highlights of the month
- Loldia Comprehensive School joins the Children in the Wilderness programme, bringing the total number of Eco-Club members to 300 and partner schools to 10.
- USD11,950 received from Wilderness Trust to support the fence and kitchen project at Luoniek Secondary School.
- Tree nursery project at Enkereri and poultry project in Kisaruni continue to thrive.
- Kenya Birds of Prey and the Mara Raptor Project partnered with CITW Kenya to celebrate World Vulture Day.
- Eco-Clubs marked World Rhino Day and World Cleanup Day through creative activities and environmental action.
CITW Kenya Expands
Loldia Comprehensive School, located in Naivasha Great Rift Valley five minutes from Governors’ Camp’s Loldia House, is our newest addition to the programme. This brings the total number of CITW Kenya Eco-Club members to 300 and partner schools to 10.
’There are five species of rhinos: the white rhino, black rhino, Sumatran rhino, Javan rhino and greater one-horned rhino.’ – Sharon Muthoni, CITW Kenya Community Co-ordinator
In September, our Eco-Club members had the opportunity to learn about two endangered species – rhinos and vultures. Gaining knowledge about these animals is important because it helps children understand the threats they face and the role they can play in protecting them.
World Vulture Day – 5 September
Kenya Birds of Prey Trust visited TAFA Eco Club, where Willis led an educational session on vultures.
Dennis from the Mara Raptor Project gave a talk at Enkereri Comprehensive School, raising awareness about the role of vultures in the Mara ecosystem.
Suguta Eco-Club took part in a bird-watching walk around the conservancy and learnt about the importance of vultures in the ecosystem.
World Cleanup Day – 20 September
150 Eco-Club members from Luoniek, Mara Rianda, Suguta, Irbaan and Mara Boys secondary schools participated in this year’s World Cleanup day.
‘To celebrate the day, learners have done a thorough cleaning today, washing classrooms and wiping the windows in all, collecting every litter in the school and disposing of it – among many other activities.’ – Peninah, Luoniek Eco-Mentor
World Rhino Day – 22 September
120 Eco-Club members from Margaret Kenyatta, Enkereri, Luoniek and Irbaan marked World Rhino Day through rhino artworks and modelling, awareness activities and educational videos.
‘On World Rhino Day, we watched several clips on rhino conservation highlights, made pencil art of a black rhino, and modelled one with plasticine.’ – Naomi Karanja – Margaret Kenyatta Eco-Mentor
PROJECT UPDATES
Luoniek Secondary School – Fence and Kitchen Project
Wilderness Trust approved USD11,950 to support the construction of a school fence and kitchen at Luoniek Secondary School. The project commences in October 2026.
Mara Legacy Boys Secondary School – Poultry Project
The chickens have now started laying eggs, marking an important milestone in the project.
‘So far, we have successfully sold one crate of eggs. Due to the scarcity of eggs in our region, we are currently selling each egg at Ksh. 20, which provides a good opportunity for the project to generate income and become more sustainable.’ Abel, Mara Legacy Eco-Mentor
Enkereri Comprehensive School – Tree Nursery & Kitchen Garden
The tree nursery and vegetable garden project continue to develop, with Eco-Club members getting involved in all aspects of the activities.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 2026
Curriculum highlights
30 Eco Club members from Suguta joined an online session with the Mara Elephant Project.
‘The Mara Elephant Project team conducted an online session to talk about elephant conservation and the role of children in helping to protect elephants. They also learnt about conservation technology, community work and career opportunities in environmental conservation.’ – Dominic, Suguta Eco-Mentor
Programme observations
Engagement
Eco-Club members actively participated in the activities held during the month, including World Vulture Day, World Cleanup Day and World Rhino Day.
Connection
Learners connected what they learnt in Eco-Clubs with practical conservation activities, including waste collection and wildlife awareness activities.
Growth
The programme grew with the addition of Loldia Comprehensive School, bringing the total number of partner schools to 10 and Eco Club members to 300.
