Wangari Maathai Institute

03/05/2026

Rooted in Partnership; Growing a Legacy

What began as tree planting has grown into a powerful movement.

Through a sustained collaboration between the University of Nairobi WMI - Wangari Maathai Institute and Hearts of green organization , this journey continues to shape meaningful environmental action; rooted in community engagement and ecosystem restoration.

Now, this impact is taking on a new voice.
Under the LANSRET programme, KBC is documenting these efforts ahead of World Environment Day 2026;capturing the people, the process, and the purpose behind the work on the ground.

This is more than a documentary, this is legacy in motion; Wangari Maathai 's vision, living and growing.
KBC Channel 1 TV Thuita Thenya Environmentalist Gichure Muya Moses

23/04/2026

The University of Nairobi , through the African Women's Studies Centre, UON in collaboration with the Faculty of Law, invites you to the inaugural Wangari Maathai Distinguished Lecture.

Held under the theme “Women, Land and Sustainable Futures: Leadership, Justice and Climate Action,” the lecture honours Wangari Maathai and explores strengthening sustainable in , with a focus on women’s land rights.

Friday, April 24, 2026
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
UoN Towers, 4th Floor, Room 405
Hybrid (In-person & Online)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0e3JdCHvTw61FrASXB83OA #/registration

Join academia, policymakers, civil society, and partners including FAO Kenya in shaping inclusive, sustainable land governance.

20/04/2026

Until you dig a hole, you plant a tree, you water it and make it survive, you haven't done a thing. You are just talking.
— Prof. Wangari Maathai

11/04/2026

Ecosystem Terms | Understanding the land is the first step to restoring it.
Here are 5 simple terms that shape how landscapes grow

11/04/2026

26/03/2026

26/03/2026

📊 Data Insight: Understanding Tree Survival Rates

Planting trees is just the first step.

What truly matters is how many of those trees survive and thrive over time.

The tree survival rate measures the percentage of planted trees that are still alive after a certain period. It is one of the most important indicators of successful restoration.

However, survival doesn’t happen by chance. It depends on several factors:

🌱 Proper site preparation
💧 Consistent watering (such as bottle irrigation)
🌿 Regular maintenance (weeding and protection)
🌳 Choosing the right species for the right environment

This is why tree growing—not just planting—is at the core of what we do.

Real impact isn't measured by how many trees are planted but by how many continue to grow long after.

21/03/2026

Celebrating with Platinum Credit Kenya
planting seeds of hope
Wangari Maathai