748 Air Services has committed KSh3.1 million to restore Ngong Hills Forest, targeting the rehabilitation of 10 acres of degraded land.
The first phase involves planting over 4,000 indigenous Acacia and Croton seedlings across an initial five acres, in partnership with Kenya Forest Service and the Ngong Hills Metropolitan Community Forest Association.
The programme follows a forest adoption agreement signed on October 21, 2026, which formalised the airline’s pledge to the area’s long-term ecological recovery.
Managing Director Moses Mwangi said the investment reflects the company’s dedication to turning environmental responsibility into tangible action, stating: “Our commitment to restoring Ngong Hills Forest goes beyond planting trees. It is about taking responsibility for the environment and investing in the long-term health of ecosystems that sustain our communities. We want to ensure that the trees planted today grow into a thriving forest that will benefit generations to come.”
Environmental Manager George Oduor noted that the initial planting marks an important first step in the wider 10-acre restoration plan and added: “Planting trees is only the beginning of forest restoration. Our focus is on ensuring that the over 4,000 seedlings planted in this initial phase survive, mature and contribute to a healthy, thriving ecosystem. Through sustained maintenance and monitoring, we want to ensure that our investment delivers measurable environmental benefits, including improved biodiversity and carbon sequestration, for generations to come.”
Chairman Ahmed Jibril stressed that conservation is a shared responsibility and urged other firms to embed sustainability in their strategies, saying: “Environmental conservation cannot be left to governments and conservation organisations alone. The private sector has an equally important role to play in protecting and restoring our natural resources. Our investment in Ngong Hills Forest reflects our commitment to responsible business practices and our belief that meaningful environmental action must deliver lasting benefits. We see this as part of a broader journey towards building a greener and more sustainable Kenya.”
Eric Perdison, World Food Programme Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, linked healthy forests to food security, remarking: “Food security begins with a healthy environment. Forests play a vital role in protecting water catchments, maintaining soil health and supporting the agricultural systems that millions of people depend on for their livelihoods. As climate change continues to threaten food production and livelihoods across the region, restoring degraded ecosystems is an important investment in building resilient communities and safeguarding food security for future generations.”
Ambassador Dr Amina Mohamed commended the airline’s role in demonstrating private-sector contribution to environmental restoration, stating: “Restoring our forests requires more than individual efforts. It calls for collective responsibility, sustained investment and a shared commitment to protecting our natural heritage. Through this initiative, 748 Air Services is demonstrating the important role the private sector can play in advancing environmental conservation. Our collective responsibility is to ensure that today’s efforts translate into healthy, thriving forests for future generations.”
Samson Ole Kereya, chairman of the Ngong Hills Metropolitan Community Forest Association, welcomed the partnership and said: “Successful forest restoration requires sustained collaboration between government, the private sector and the communities entrusted with protecting these ecosystems. Partnerships such as this strengthen our collective capacity to rehabilitate degraded forest areas while contributing to Kenya’s broader efforts to increase tree cover and protect biodiversity.”
The initiative combines private-sector investment, government technical expertise and community participation, illustrating a collaborative approach to forest restoration.
748 Air Services also participates in restoring 15.5 acres of forest land in Kakamega, underscoring its broader environmental stewardship agenda.
