A community-driven organisation protecting Mombasa's mangrove forests since 2008.
The Mombasa Kilindini Community Forest Association (MOKICFA) is a duly registered organisation under the Societies Act (Cap. 108) of Kenya. We were formed in the year 2008 and formally registered in August 2012 by the Attorney General's State Law Office.
MOKICFA brings together over 20 Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and user groups from within Mombasa County — including beekeepers, fisherfolk, eco-tourism groups, and mangrove seedling producers.
As per the Forest Conservation and Management Act No. 34 of 2016, the Association works in collaboration with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and other partners for the sustainable management of Mombasa County's mangrove forests, covering an area of 4,233 hectares.
MOKICFA is a legally constituted entity with full recognition under Kenyan law.
To promote the sustainable conservation, restoration, and management of Mombasa County's mangrove forests through active community participation, strong partnerships, and evidence-based stewardship.
A Mombasa County where thriving mangrove ecosystems and empowered communities coexist — sustaining livelihoods, protecting coastlines, and contributing to Kenya's national climate goals.
Community ownership. Environmental stewardship. Transparency and accountability. Inclusive participation. Long-term ecological thinking guided by scientific best practices.
From a grassroots initiative to a nationally recognised conservation partner, MOKICFA's journey reflects the power of community-led environmental action.
Community groups from Mombasa County come together to address the growing threat of mangrove deforestation and establish MOKICFA.
MOKICFA is officially registered in August 2012 under the Societies Act (Cap. 108) with the Attorney General's State Law Office.
MOKICFA aligns its operations with the Forest Conservation and Management Act No. 34 of 2016, strengthening its legal mandate.
MOKICFA joins Kenya's National Landscape and Ecosystem Restoration Strategy 2023–2032 supporting the 15 Billion Trees initiative.
In partnership with KRA, MOKICFA plants 65,000 mangrove seedlings across 3 sites — exceeding targets and demonstrating community capacity.
Kenya faces serious environmental challenges — deforestation, land degradation, drought, and the accelerating impacts of climate change. Mombasa's mangrove forests face a 40% degradation rate, threatening coastal livelihoods and biodiversity.
Mangroves are among the world's most productive ecosystems. They protect coastlines from erosion, provide nursery habitat for fish, support biodiversity, and store carbon at rates far exceeding most terrestrial forests.
Protecting and restoring them is not just an environmental priority — it is a social and economic imperative for the millions who depend on these ecosystems for their livelihoods.
"Communities are the answer to success in forest and landscape management programs."
— National Landscape and Ecosystem Restoration Strategy 2023–2032
MOKICFA is led by dedicated community leaders committed to forest conservation and sustainable development.
Full leadership profiles coming soon.
Our primary government partner for forest management, providing regulatory oversight, technical guidance, and field collaboration for all conservation activities.
KRA's corporate social responsibility programme has partnered with MOKICFA to fund and support large-scale mangrove planting exercises in Mombasa County.
MOKICFA actively supports the Government of Kenya's 15 Billion Trees Initiative, contributing to the national goal of restoring 10.6 million hectares by 2032.