Safal plants 1,000 trees at Lenana School as World Environment Day sparks climate action drive
The Safal MRM Foundation and Mabati Rolling Mills have marked this year’s World Environment Day by launching a major conservation initiative that saw the planting of more than 1,000 indigenous and fruit tree seedlings at Lenana School, transforming environmental awareness into direct climate action.
The initiative, dubbed the Safal Eye in the Wild Photography Competition Green Zone, was launched in Nairobi on June 5, 2026, as part of efforts to promote environmental stewardship, biodiversity restoration and sustainable community-led conservation.
Organisers said the project demonstrates how conservation storytelling can move beyond photography and awareness campaigns to create measurable environmental impact while supporting global climate action efforts.
From photography to environmental action
Speaking during the launch, Head of Safal MRM Foundation Siprosa Rabach said the initiative reflects the foundation’s commitment to ensuring environmental conversations translate into tangible conservation outcomes.
“Today is a special day for us because we are launching Safal Eye in the Wild Photography Competition Green Zone, which demonstrates how environmental awareness can be transformed into meaningful action,” she said.
Rabach noted that the foundation was planting over 1,000 seedlings, adding that conservation should not only be observed through a camera lens but actively supported through practical interventions.
“Safal Eye in the Wild was founded on the belief that conservation is not simply something we observe through a camera lens; it is something we actively participate in,” she added.
Lenana School strengthens green footprint
Teacher in charge of environment and climate change at Lenana School, Dennis Litu, said the exercise included planting a mix of fruit trees and indigenous species aimed at strengthening the school’s environmental programme.
“We agreed to do at least 1,000 in different varieties. We have planted in the orchard here where we will have different fruits including avocados,” said Litu.
Competition driving conservation awareness
The initiative also supports the ongoing Safal Eye in the Wild Photography Competition, with organisers announcing submissions will close on June 20, 2026.
Rabach said photography remains a powerful tool for inspiring environmental responsibility and mobilising communities to participate in conservation efforts.
The newly established green zone is expected to improve biodiversity, increase carbon absorption and serve as a living classroom for future generations, reinforcing Kenya’s growing commitment to climate resilience and sustainable development.
