Our Story

We're a Kenyan non-profit founded to advance environmental conservation and sustainable development across the Horn of Africa.

Since our founding, we've established 10 specialized departments, partnered with local and international stakeholders, and launched programs in reforestation, climate resilience, education, and green innovation. Our network includes communities, researchers, and policymakers committed to a more sustainable future for the region.

Environmental conservation work in Kenya
Community engagement and education
Sustainable development projects
Community engagement and education

15 Billion

Trees by 2030

KSH 1.5M

Raised in 2025

2

Villages supported

2

CBO Partners

Our Team

Abdullahi Hassan, Co-Founder & Chairperson

Abdullahi Hassan

Co-Founder & Chairperson

Abdullahi Hassan leads EcoHAI as Co-Founder and Chairperson, championing environmental conservation in the Horn of Africa. Since 2010, he has advanced sustainable development in Kenya through reforestation, ecosystem restoration, and community empowerment initiatives. His leadership fosters climate action in Africa, biodiversity conservation, and resilience against climate change.

Arnold Gikunyu, Co-Founder & Treasurer

Arnold Gikunyu

Co-Founder & Treasurer

Arnold Gikunyu serves as Co-Founder and Treasurer of EcoHAI, ensuring financial stewardship for projects in sustainable development across Kenya. He supports reforestation and sustainable agriculture in Africa, with a focus on climate-smart farming and drought-resistant crops. His role advances water conservation and green development in Africa through strong community-led frameworks.

Harry Kathurima, Secretary

Harry Kathurima

Secretary

As Secretary, Harry Kathurima drives governance, environmental advocacy, and organizational communications for EcoHAI. His expertise in environmental education strengthens community empowerment and fosters ecosystem restoration. He is committed to climate action in Africa, promoting climate change resilience and sustainable agriculture initiatives across Kenya.

John Moses Ominde, Head Department

John Moses Ominde

Head Department

John Moses Ominde leads one of EcoHAI’s departments, coordinating projects on biodiversity conservation, reforestation in Kenya, and climate-smart farming. He is passionate about environmental conservation in the Horn of Africa, supporting water conservation, sustainable development, and climate change resilience for vulnerable communities.

Marian Machuka, Head Department

Marian Machuka

Head Department

Marian Machuka heads a department at EcoHAI dedicated to environmental conservation and green development in Africa. She integrates environmental education with sustainable agriculture practices, including drought-resistant crops and climate-smart farming. Her work supports ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation, and stronger climate action across Kenya.

Marion Kibet, Head Department

Marion Kibet

Head Department

Marion Kibet champions environmental advocacy and community empowerment as a Department Head at EcoHAI. She leads initiatives in reforestation, water conservation, and climate change resilience. With a focus on sustainable agriculture in Africa, she promotes climate-smart farming and drought-resistant crops for long-term ecosystem restoration and sustainable development in Kenya.

Yahya Noor, Co-Founder & CEO

Yahya Noor

Co-Founder & CEO

Yahya Noor, Co-Founder and CEO of EcoHAI, provides strategic leadership in environmental conservation across the Horn of Africa. His vision drives climate action in Africa, reforestation in Kenya, and sustainable development initiatives. By promoting environmental education, biodiversity conservation, and green development in Africa, he empowers communities to build climate change resilience.

Voices for a Greener Future

Explore our latest insights, stories, and updates from the field as we work towards a sustainable future in Kenya and the Horn of Africa. Check more blogs on our blogs page.

How One Village Turned Barren Land Into a Thriving Forest

A community-led reforestation project supported by EcoHAI transformed a degraded landscape into a green, thriving ecosystem.