Category; Environment
MOMBASA, Kenya—March 13, 2026—Mangrove conservation efforts in Mikindani, Jomvu Sub-County in Mombasa are gaining momentum as community groups intensify restoration of the fragile coastal ecosystem.
The initiative is being spearheaded by Big Ship Organisation, a community-based environmental group working with residents to rehabilitate degraded mangrove forests along the Tudor Creek shoreline.
According to the organisation’s Founder and CEO, Bosco Juma, mangroves play a critical role in protecting the coastline, sustaining marine biodiversity, and combating climate change.
“Mangroves are the guardians of our coastline. They protect our shores from erosion, provide breeding grounds for fish and crabs, and help regulate the climate by absorbing carbon from the atmosphere,” Juma said.
He noted that coastal communities depend heavily on the mangrove ecosystem for their livelihoods, particularly through fishing and small-scale marine enterprises.
Over the years, the organisation has mobilised community members, volunteers, and environmental partners to plant thousands of mangrove seedlings in degraded areas around Tudor Creek.
The initiative has also focused on educating residents about the importance of protecting indigenous coastal vegetation.
“If we destroy mangroves, we destroy the future of our oceans and our communities. Conservation is not just about trees; it is about protecting life, livelihoods, and the planet,” Juma added.
The restoration program also integrates community empowerment initiatives such as mangrove nurseries, environmental education, and alternative livelihood opportunities aimed at reducing over-reliance on mangrove wood.
Environmental experts say mangroves are among the most effective natural solutions to climate change because they store significant amounts of carbon while protecting coastal ecosystems from storm surges and rising sea levels.
For communities living along Tudor Creek, the restoration efforts represent a growing movement to safeguard one of the Coast region’s most valuable natural resources.
