Alliad Kenya partners with Nature Kenya to champion biodiversity and community-led climate action

Left to right - Alliad Kenya staff Jacob Ojala and John Musau during the tree planting exercise on April 22nd in Nairobi./PHOTO: ALLIAD KENYA

Alliad Kenya, a prominent player in supply, logistics, and community empowerment, has entered into a strategic partnership with Nature Kenya, the country’s leading conservation organisation.

Together, they aim to protect and restore Kenya’s most critical ecosystems while uplifting local communities through environmental education and sustainable livelihoods.

The collaboration focuses on safeguarding Kenya’s Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs)—ecologically vital zones that include forests, wetlands, and grasslands.

Through large-scale tree-planting efforts in these areas, the initiative seeks to rehabilitate degraded habitats, boost ecosystem resilience, and curb the adverse effects of climate change.But the partnership goes beyond planting trees.

Alliad Kenya will work closely with Nature Kenya’s eco-community centers to support grassroots conservation, promote environmental awareness, and offer training to local communities.

These efforts aim to cultivate local leadership in climate action and equip residents with practical conservation skills.

“This partnership with Nature Kenya is a natural extension of our mission to create sustainable, positive impact in the communities where we operate,” said Stephen Wanyama, CEO of Alliad Kenya.

“By protecting biodiversity and empowering communities, we’re not just planting trees—we’re nurturing a legacy of resilience for generations to come.”

The collaboration builds on Alliad Kenya’s ongoing sustainability journey. Since 2024, the company has planted more than 1,250 trees through partnerships with local NGOs, with enthusiastic participation from 25 employees across different departments.

It’s part of a broader push to weave sustainability into the fabric of the company and foster a culture of environmental responsibility among staff.

To officially launch the partnership, a tree-planting event was held on Earth Day, April 22, bringing together employees, conservationists, community leaders, and Nature Kenya staff.

This symbolic start sets the stage for continued environmental efforts, with regular progress updates to be shared in Alliad Kenya’s upcoming sustainability report and Nature Kenya’s public channels.

As climate challenges intensify, this alliance showcases how corporate partnerships can drive environmental restoration and empower communities on the frontlines of climate change.

It’s a compelling model of private-sector commitment aligned with national and global sustainability goals.