Conserving Biological Diversity and Enhancing Socio-Economic Welfare
A conservation non-profit registered under Kenya’s Public Benefit Organizations Act,
2013, working across the Greater Kakamega Forest Ecosystem.
NGO‑MDU4DL5PBO registration number
200,000Tree seedlings raised to date
4Community Forest Association MoUs signed
Who we are
About K-BIAN
A Kenyan conservation non-profit registered under the Public Benefit Organizations Act,
2013, working across the Greater Kakamega Forest Ecosystem and Kakamega County's mining
areas.
Kenya Biodiversity Impact Accelerator Network (K-BIAN) is a conservation
non-profit registered in Kenya under the Public Benefit Organizations Act, 2013, to conserve
biological diversity and enhance social welfare by promoting innovative and sustainable
environmental management through restoration and conservation incentives.
K-BIAN is registered under the Public Benefit Organizations Act, 2013, PBO registration
number NGO-MDU4DL5. K-BIAN has designed integrated interventions that
address the nexus between biodiversity, climate change, health, education and sustainable
livelihoods. Currently, K-BIAN is focusing on conservation and related programmes in the
Greater Kakamega Forest Ecosystem, which stretches across Kibiri, Kakamega, Malava and
Bunyala Forests of Western Kenya, as well as conservation programmes in the mining areas of
Kakamega County.
What drives us
Vision and Mission
Vision
A world where all human beings experience a healthy, fulfilling life of self-reliance
and social justice in a clean, safe sustainable environment.
Mission
To leverage nature and the power of healthy ecosystems to protect people and
safeguard a stable and biodiverse future.
How we work
Core Values
Four principles behind every programme, from forest restoration to community
livelihoods.
Sustainability
Responsible management of resources for long-term ecological and economic
viability.
Stewardship
Responsible care for and protection of natural resources for future
generations.
Integrity
Honesty, transparency, and ethical behaviour in all conservation
activities.
Community Engagement
Involving local communities in decision-making and benefit-sharing.
Why we exist
Our Purpose
Three objectives set out in K-BIAN’s founding documents.
To protect biodiversity through conservation interventions directly impacting local
communities.
To promote environmental conservation awareness.
To promote resilient and sustainable food security; nutrition; livelihood practices
and natural resource utilisation.
Where we work
Where we work
Two locations of operation across Western Kenya.
The Kakamega Forest Ecosystem
The Mining Areas in Western Kenya
The Kakamega Forest Ecosystem, an island of dense canopy bordered by cultivated farmland.The mining areas of Kakamega County.Credit: K-BIAN
Support the work
Help protect this ecosystem
Your gift funds tree planting, community forest agreements and the programmes described above.
Six board members bringing expertise across wildlife and forestry institutions, public
administration and community development.
Hon. Silverse Anami Lisamula
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Hon. Silverse Anami Lisamula is a reputable retired professional in the Public Service and Administration, having served as Director of Culture in the Ministry of Culture under the Ministry of Gender, Sports, Culture and Social Services (2000–2009), managing national heritage policies and community cultural programmes for over 15 years. He was also Head of Performing Arts, managing state-level arts initiatives and coordinating development agencies and public institutions. He later served as Member of Parliament for Shinyalu Constituency in the National Assembly of Kenya (2013–2017), where he sat on the Departmental Committee on Education, Research and Technology.
Chairperson
Retired Director of Culture and former Member of Parliament for Shinyalu Constituency (2013–2017), with over 15 years managing national heritage and cultural programmes.
Mr. Francis Murambi Sikolia
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Francis Murambi Sikolia is an experienced Senior Project Development Specialist with a demonstrated history of facilitating the design and implementation of community development projects, with strong skills in Project Development and Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting, Grants Management, Facilitation of Participatory Development Approaches, and Fundraising and Resource Mobilization. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra) and a Master of Arts in Economics (Goa University). He currently serves as Chairperson, Board of Directors, of the Kakamega County Dairy Development Corporation (KDDC).
Secretary
Senior Project Development Specialist skilled in grants management and fundraising; holds a Master of Arts in Economics and chairs the Kakamega County Dairy Development Corporation.
Ms. Rose Malenya
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Ms. Rose Malenya is a retired Assistant Director of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), with 42 years of active service in wildlife conservation. Her work focused on resolving wildlife conflict and administrative issues within the service.
Treasurer
Retired Assistant Director of the Kenya Wildlife Service with 42 years of active service, focused on resolving wildlife conflict and administrative issues.
Dr. Leila Ndalilo
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Dr. Leila Ndalilo is an experienced researcher with a demonstrated history of working with local communities on integrated conservation and livelihood projects, with strong skills in community mobilisation, sustainable development, environmental awareness, indigenous knowledge systems, climate change and sustainability. She currently serves as Assistant Regional Director, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), Lake Victoria Basin Eco-Region Research Programme, in charge of the Kakamega Research Centre. She holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies and Community Development, a Master of Science in Environmental Studies and Community Development (both Kenyatta University), and a PhD in Natural Resources Management (Egerton University).
Board Member
Serving Assistant Regional Director at the Kenya Forestry Research Institute, in charge of the Kakamega Research Centre, with a PhD in Natural Resources Management.
Ms. Lynette Werengekha Wakoli
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Lynette Werengekha Wakoli is a human resource professional in Kenya, working as Regional Human Resources and Administration Manager at Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Germany. Her career centres on regional administration and personnel management. She holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2013–2017).
Board Member
Regional Human Resources and Administration Manager at Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Germany, holding a Master of Science in Human Resource Management.
Dr. George Barack Otieno
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Dr. George Barack Otieno is a results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience, including 15 years in senior roles focused on food security, sustainable livelihoods, agricultural value chains, market systems development, adaptive programme management and resource mobilisation, across humanitarian, transition and development contexts. He holds a Master of Science in Agriculture and Rural Development (Kenya Methodist University), a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (University of Nairobi), a Certificate in Grants Management (Strathmore University), and further training in rights- and results-based management (UNICEF) and resource mobilisation (East African Association of Fundraising Professionals). He has held roles including Area Programme Manager for Veterinaires Sans Frontieres–Germany in South Sudan, Regional Co-ordinator for the Eastern Africa Borlaug Higher Education for Agricultural Research and Development programme, and Programme Manager for the Borlaug Institute of International Agriculture at Texas A&M University's Dr. John Garang Memorial University programme in Bor, South Sudan. He has managed programmes funded by the World Bank, IFAD, DANIDA, the Global Fund, SIDA, JICA, UN agencies, BMZ, the EU, FCDO and the Common Humanitarian Fund, among other donors. He is a Council Member of Tom Mboya University, chairs the Boards of Management of several educational institutions, and is a Member of the Kenya Veterinary Association and a registered Veterinary Surgeon with the Kenya Veterinary Board.
Founder and Executive Director
Founder and Executive Director with over 20 years in food security, sustainable livelihoods and resource mobilisation, and a registered Veterinary Surgeon.
Get involved
Join the effort
Volunteer with community forest management, education and outreach activities across the ecosystem.
