KFC planted 3,000 indigenous tree seedlings during the Plant & Paint Mazingira Art Festival held on 10 October 2026 at Oloolua Forest, Education Research & Innovation Centre, Karen, Nairobi, reaffirming its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development.
The activity brought together environmental conservation partners, learners from various schools, local administration, community groups and other stakeholders in a shared effort to promote tree growing and environmental awareness. Held in commemoration of Mazingira Day, the festival combined practical conservation activities with art, creative expression and community engagement, demonstrating how collective action can contribute to a greener future.
The festival was organized by Oloolua CFA Water & Herbalist User Group, Kenya Inter-University Environmental Students Association, Green Connect Foundation and Ubuntu International, alongside other partners. Participating organizations included Plant Your Age, Conservation Is Fun, Green Generation Initiative (GGI), the Kenya Film Commission, KEPRO and the Kenya School of Government (KSG), among others.
The planting of 3,000 indigenous tree seedlings contributed to local tree-growing efforts and the broader national agenda for environmental conservation. Indigenous trees play a vital role in supporting biodiversity, restoring ecosystems and strengthening environmental resilience. Sustaining these benefits requires continued care, protection and monitoring to ensure the seedlings survive and grow to maturity.
For Commission, the initiative also underscored the connection between environmental sustainability and the creative industries. Film and storytelling provide powerful platforms for documenting environmental challenges, celebrating conservation efforts and inspiring audiences to adopt sustainable practices. Through compelling stories and creative expression, filmmakers can help shape public awareness, influence attitudes and encourage action on issues affecting communities and the planet.
By participating in an initiative that brought together tree growing, art and community engagement, the Commission highlighted the potential of creativity to complement practical environmental action. The activity also aligns with the Government’s ambition to grow 15 billion trees by 2032, reinforcing the importance of partnerships in achieving national environmental goals.
KFC remains committed to supporting environmental conservation and recognizing the role of film and storytelling in advancing positive social and environmental change. Through collaboration and sustained action, the Commission continues to contribute to efforts towards a greener, healthier and more sustainable Kenya.
