Protecting Lake Ol’Bolossat for Future Generations
Our Impact
Working with communities to restore forests, protect wetlands, strengthen livelihoods, and conserve Kenya’s only high-altitude freshwater lake.
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Farmers Supported
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Schools & Churches
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Fruit Seedlings Distributed
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Community Nurseries
An Ecosystem Worth Protecting
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Vital Water Source
Lake Ol’Bolossat is Kenya’s only major highland lake outside a protected area, feeding rivers that supply water to communities and wildlife across Nyandarua County.
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Rich Biodiversity
The wetland hosts significant populations of resident and migratory birds, alongside fish and mammal species that depend on a healthy, undisturbed shoreline.
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Climate Resilience
Restoring forest cover across the surrounding watershed stabilises rainfall patterns, reduces soil erosion, and protects farmland from increasingly unpredictable weather.
Who We Are
Friends of Lake Ol’Bolossat Foundation (FLOBF) is an environmental conservation NGO dedicated to protecting and restoring the Lake Ol’Bolossat ecosystem and the wider Aberdare watershed in Nyandarua County, Kenya.
We work hand in hand with local communities, government agencies, and conservation partners to restore degraded land, support sustainable livelihoods, and build lasting environmental stewardship.
Learn More →Our Work
Our conservation programmes restore ecosystems, improve livelihoods, strengthen climate resilience, and empower local communities to become stewards of the Lake Ol’Bolossat watershed.
Kirima–Muruai Reforestation
Working with local communities and the Kenya Forest Service to restore degraded forest landscapes through indigenous tree planting and long-term ecosystem protection.
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Community Tree Nurseries
Our nurseries produce indigenous and commercial seedlings that support schools, churches, farmers, and landscape restoration initiatives across the watershed.
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Happy Valley Fruit Tree Project
Providing grafted avocado, apple, plum, and pear seedlings to strengthen food security, improve nutrition, and create sustainable household incomes.
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Environmental Education
Working with schools, churches, youth groups, and communities to promote environmental awareness, conservation leadership, and climate action.
Learn More →Gallery
A glimpse into our conservation journey across the Lake Ol’Bolossat and Aberdare ecosystem.
Voices From Our Community
What our partners and community members say about working with FLOBF.
Friends of Lake Ol’Bolossat Foundation has been a valuable partner in restoring ecosystems, engaging communities, and promoting sustainable conservation in Nyandarua County.
FLOBF has inspired our pupils through tree planting and environmental education, helping us build a greener and more sustainable future.
We have worked hand in hand with FLOBF during tree planting and forest restoration activities. Their commitment to bringing communities together has been truly commendable.
Latest Updates
News and stories from our conservation work across the watershed.
Conservation
FLOBF Participates in Lake Ol’Bolossat Implementation Committee Workshop
Our Coordinator, Ben Macharia, participated in the Lake Ol’Bolossat Implementation Committee workshop organized by the East African Wild Life Society (EAWLS) at 818 Hotel in Nyandarua County. The workshop brought together key stakeholders to review the progress of conservation and implementation activities around Lake Ol’Bolossat.
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Community & Partnership
Green Belt Movement Partnership Visit
The Green Belt Movement Project team visited the FLOBF office to discuss partnership opportunities and explore collaboration in establishing tree nurseries to support ecosystem restoration efforts.
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Environmental Awareness
World Environment Day, 2026
Friends of Lake Ol’Bolossat Foundation joined fellow stakeholders in Olkalou Arboretum to mark International Environment Day 2026. The event promoted environmental conservation and strengthened our commitment to protecting Lake Ol’Bolossat and its ecosystems.
Read More →Working Together
Our impact is made possible through strong partnerships with government, communities, schools, churches, and conservation organizations.
