Greening Siaya: Youth-Led Climate Resilience
A transformative 36-month initiative addressing ecological restoration, waste management, and youth employment through climate entrepreneurship.
Our Comprehensive Approach
Aligned with Kenya's Youth Climate Action Strategy 2021-2030, our KES 32.6M project creates synergy between quality education, decent work, and climate action by converting environmental challenges into entrepreneurial opportunities for Siaya youth.
Reforestation & Ecological Restoration
60,000 indigenous trees planted annually through 10 community nurseries using FMNR+Agroforestry approach and KEFRI-improved protocols.
1,000+ hectares targeted
Circular Economy & Waste Management
5 Material Recovery Facilities diverting 50+ tons of waste annually through community collection points, sorting conveyor belts, and organic composting.
150+ tons waste diverted
Green Entrepreneurship Incubator
Year-long program supporting 30 youth-led startups with tiered funding (KES 20K-100K), mentorship, and market linkages.
30+ green businesses launched
Climate Resilience Education
Curriculum integration in 20 schools and training 100 Climate Champions through Siaya County Climate Act alignment.
Youth Climate Literacy Index improvement
Implementation Framework
Reforestation Strategy
- •10 community nurseries using "Kienyeji" model tested by KEFRI
- •FMNR+Agroforestry approach with indigenous species like Acacia xanthophloea
- •Terraced planting on slopes above 15° to reduce erosion by 70%
Waste Management System
- •5 Material Recovery Facilities processing 3 tons/day each
- •Community Collection Points with IoT smart bins
- •Focus on high-value materials (PET, organics, e-waste)
Entrepreneurship Incubator
- •12-month program adapting UNDP's Green Business Model Canvas
- •KES 8M grant pool with tiered financing (KES 20K-100K)
- •Business mentorship through Kuza Biashara partnership
Trees Planted Annually
Tons Waste Diverted
Green Startups Launched
Youth Unemployment Targeted
Strategic Partnerships
Our initiative brings together key stakeholders to ensure sustainable impact and integrate with existing climate frameworks.
- •Kenya Forest Service: 30,000 seedling subsidies
- •Kuza Biashara: Business mentorship ensuring 80% startup survival
- •Siaya SACCOs: Green loan facilities and financial support
- •University of Nairobi: M&E framework and impact reports
- •County Environment Department: Policy alignment and support
Get Involved
Youth Climate Champions Recruitment
All Siaya Sub-Counties
Community Tree Planting Days
Six targeted sub-watersheds
Support Greening Siaya Initiative
Your contribution helps us implement this transformative KES 32.6M project that plants two crops simultaneously: trees for ecological security and youth for economic transformation.