Daniel Ooko

|Bussinessman|Environmentalist|Co-founder and MD of @yfgak_kenya |Multiple Award Winner

[Daniel Ooko @ladaniela308]

Building a company can cost and drain you. You’ll lose friends, sometimes you’ll run broke, pleasure time will sound past tense, family will feel distanced and you will have many failings than success. If you’re a hard core, you’ll grow stronger. So, rise up and keep grinding.

[Youths For Green Action Kenya @yfga_kenya]

At YGAK, we believe that lasting impact is achieved when communities become active partners in conservation. Sustainable restoration is not only about restoring landscapes—it is also about restoring trust, strengthening collaboration, and building meaningful human connections.

[Youths For Green Action Kenya @yfga_kenya]

Many people view environmental restoration as a technical exercise involving seedlings, data, funding, and expertise. While these elements are important, our work has taught us that people are just as vital as the ecosystems we seek to restore.

[Youths For Green Action Kenya @yfga_kenya]

Over the years, our experience has consistently shown that communities rarely reject good projects. More often, they resist feeling excluded, misunderstood, or unheard. Whenever we have taken time to Listen to their concerns and understand their priorities; they cooperate.

[Youths For Green Action Kenya @yfga_kenya]

When entering new project areas, we are met with warnings from outsiders who describe certain communities as difficult, hostile, or resistant. The easy option would be to avoid such places. However, our mission is to serve communities that stand to benefit from restoration.

[Youths For Green Action Kenya @yfga_kenya]

Community engagement is one of the most subtle, yet most powerful tools in environmental conservation and sustainable development. At Youths for Green Action Kenya (YGAK), we have learned that successful restoration goes beyond planting trees and rehabilitating landscapes.

[Youths For Green Action Kenya @yfga_kenya]

Young people are not waiting for the future; they are already shaping it.

We are honored to see the work of Youths for Green Action Kenya featured in this important national conversation on sustainability, restoration, and climate action.

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[NEMA Kenya @NemaKenya]

On 22 May, we mark the International Day for Biological Diversity under the theme “Acting Locally for Global Impact,” highlighting the critical importance of conserving and restoring our biodiversity.

This year’s National Celebrations will take place in Elgeyo Marakwet County and will coincide with the official launch of the Cherangany Hills Ecosystem Restoration for Livelihood Improvement, Sustainability and Harmony (CHERISH) programme.

[Youths For Green Action Kenya @yfga_kenya]

We planted the first seedlings for our Baraget Forest Restoration Initiative today! The Baraget Forest is a vital ecological lifeline within the Mau Forest Complex, East Africa’s largest remaining indigenous montane forest. This ecosystem is a critical water tower, feeding rivers

[Daniel Ooko @ladaniela308]

We are calling you. Join the team that will help you shape your values and experience in the field of environmental conservation and climate change mitigation.

[David Omondi🇰🇪🇺🇸 @DaviOmondi]

*View the full call for applications here: https://t.co/0n0pUbHyqd*

📅 *Application Deadline: 26th February 2026*
📩 *Submit your CV & Cover Letter to: [email protected]*

[David Omondi🇰🇪🇺🇸 @DaviOmondi]

We are calling on YOU, talented, passionate, and driven members of our community, to step up and take on leadership roles that will shape the direction of YGAK and our environment and climate action efforts across Kenya

[David Omondi🇰🇪🇺🇸 @DaviOmondi]

2026 is here, and it promises to be @yfga_kenya most impactful year yet!
As we roll out an exciting array of activities for both in-school and out-of-school youths, we are taking a significant step forward by constituting a dedicated Secretariat to champion our mission and vision

[Youths For Green Action Kenya @yfga_kenya]

The partnership between YGAK, The Design Gallery, and German Imaging Technologies continues to demonstrate the power of youth-led collaborations 🤝 in driving meaningful climate action at the grassroots level 🌾

[Youths For Green Action Kenya @yfga_kenya]

As we reflect on this milestone 🎉, we celebrate the enthusiasm, teamwork, and commitment shown by all participating schools, teachers, and volunteers 🙌🏾. Every tree planted today will stand as a symbol of hope 🌳,resilience 💫,and unity 🤝 in the fight against climate change.

[Youths For Green Action Kenya @yfga_kenya]

YGAK GREENING SCHOOL IN HOMABAY COUNTY
🌿 Greening Schools Initiative – Phase 4: Deepening Roots for a Sustainable Future 🌿

The journey to green our learning spaces and empower young environmental champions continues with even greater energy and passion! 💚

[Youths For Green Action Kenya @yfga_kenya]

Youths for Green Action Kenya in partnership with Victoria furnitures and German Imaging Technologies, proudly rolled out Phase Four of the Greening Schools Initiative

[Youths For Green Action Kenya @yfga_kenya]

An inspiring environmental action program that brings together students, teachers, and communities to promote tree planting 🌳, climate education 📚, and sustainability practices across schools.

[Youths For Green Action Kenya @yfga_kenya]

This phase marked another milestone in nurturing environmental responsibility among young learners, equipping them with the knowledge and values needed to protect and restore our planet 🌍.Through collective effort, trees were planted, each representing a living symbol of hope.

[Youths For Green Action Kenya @yfga_kenya]

Beyond planting trees, this initiative emphasizes climate education — helping students understand the importance of biodiversity, waste management, and eco-friendly living 🌱.

[Youths For Green Action Kenya @yfga_kenya]

It’s about empowering a generation that not only studies under trees but also grows with them, recognizing their role in the fight against climate change. 🌤️

The success of Phase 4 stands as proof that collaboration works! 🤝

[Youths For Green Action Kenya @yfga_kenya]

Together with dedicated partners, teachers, and enthusiastic students, we are creating greener learning environments and inspiring lasting behavioral change at the grassroots level. 🌾

A heartfelt thank you 🙏 to all schools, volunteers, and partners who made this possible.