Baobab Trust

Baobab Trust

Founded in 1991, The Baobab Trust is a non-profit environmental organisation based in Mombasa, Kenya. The Trust builds on the knowledge and expertise of UNEP Global Laureate Dr. Réne Haller to improve conservation efforts and develop sustainable ecosystems. 

We carry out community-based projects, which include sustainable farmer training sessions and health and education awareness. We aim to work and assist the local stakeholder communities in Bamburi and the surrounding area. In all of our programmes, we focus on food security, health, water conservation, agriculture and education. All this is done through experience and knowledge gained over the years, which we pass on through workshops, training sessions, open days, and educational tours.

Environmental Education

At the core of Baobab Trust is our commitment to environmental education. We pass on our years of knowledge of conservation and sustainability expertise through a number of educational projects. 

  • In collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, we hold Open Farmers Days. On these days,  we invite local farmers, institutions, schools and individuals to come and learn about sustainable farming techniques at our Demonstration Farm.  

  • We offer training on organic farming, integrated fish farming, livestock and poultry keeping, bee keeping, composting, tree nurseries, charcoal making and alternative energy (including biogas) throughout the year.

  • We conduct a wide range of nature film shows and an environmental program throughout the year.

  • Through our Sea Turtle Conservation Programme, we are committed year-round to raising turtle & marine conservation awareness.         Our Bamburi Hatchery offers an opportunity to all especially students an experience to be part of releasing baby turtles into the ocean where they begin a new life               

Our Demonstration Farm

Through our years of expertise in sustainable agriculture, we have developed the Mtopanga Training Farm. Our Demonstration Farm is underpinned by the principles of integrated and organic farming; an integrated ecosystem which is profitable and sustainable. With a number of components on the farm, each structure is interlinked, providing and benefiting from one another. 

The Mtopanga Training and Demonstration Farm is a 10 hec farm which includes a variety of organically-grown vegetables and fruits, livestock, poultry, an integrated fish-farming system and alternative technology. It was set up to demonstrate various farming methods using basic affordable techniques that smallholders can apply to their own farms. We welcome to the farm anyone who is interested in sustainable farming, from farmers to interested individuals. 

Since 2004, The Mtopanga Demo Farm, together with The Haller Foundation, has trained smallholders from 56 rural communities in the Mombasa region in organic and regenerative farming and sustainable livelihood solutions to promote thriving communities and ecosystems. 


Research & Community Outreach

At Baobab Trust, we continue to learn through our own conservation efforts everyday. We are continuously learning new techniques and finding ways to share our successes with the surrounding communities. Here is a list of just a few of Baobab Trust’s breakthroughs and outreach projects. 

  • We have developed a range of alternative technologies for farming– charcoal, biogas production, and solar energy. 

  • We have helped to build a Health Centre consisting of a clinic and diagnostic laboratory. We also provide mobile outreach stations for the communities we support in the region. 

  • We have set up nursery schools in the neighbouring rural communities  

  • We have developed an IT Centre for the surrounding communities. 

  • We have enhanced student learning through creating an Education Centre (Library) for both children and adults.