NCBA Strengthens Climate Action Drive With Indigenous Tree Planting at Kamwaki Coffee Estate, Targets 10 Million Trees By 2030

NCBA advanced its sustainability agenda by planting indigenous trees and advancing ecosystem restoration efforts at Kamwaki Coffee Estate in Kiambu County, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and its ambition to grow 10 million trees by 2030.

The initiative, undertaken in partnership with Boreka Group, brought together farmers, conservation partners, community members and NCBA leadership under the global World Environment Day theme of environmental restoration. During the event, participants planted 300 indigenous trees, contributing to a broader effort that has seen 2,700 indigenous trees established at Kamwaki Coffee Farm.

Speaking during the event, NCBA Bank Kenya Managing Director, James Gossip, said the restoration of productive agricultural landscapes is critical to Kenya’s climate resilience and long-term economic prosperity. “Through agroforestry, we are demonstrating that environmental stewardship and economic growth can go hand in hand. Restoration must be practical, community-driven, and sustainable if we are to secure our future,” said Mr. Gossip.

The event forms part of NCBA’s Change the Story sustainability agenda and is anchored on the Ubuntu Spirit under the theme “Empowering Ambitions through Climate Action.” It brought together people, communities, and partners to take collective action towards a more sustainable future while expanding access to sustainable finance across East Africa.

Since launching its 15 Sustainability Commitments in 2023, NCBA has planted more than 1.4 million trees through partnerships with government agencies, conservation organisations and local communities. The Group in 2025 mobilised KES 9.5 billion in green and sustainable financing and directly or indirectly impacted more than 1.2 million livelihoods through various sustainability initiatives.

NCBA’s commitment to agribusiness continues to play a significant role in driving sustainable development. The sector currently accounts for KES 21.3 billion of the Group’s deposits and KES 22.8 billion of its loan portfolio, underscoring growing confidence in sustainable agricultural value chains.

The World Environment Day event also highlighted the progress of NCBA’s three-year partnership with Boreka Group which has delivered measurable environmental and social impact across Kenya. Together, the partners have planted 340,000 trees, trained over 1,000 farmers in sustainable agroforestry practices, directly engaged 642 farmers and supported the creation of 400 green jobs.

The programme has also generated significant climate benefits. Trees planted under the initiative since 2023 have already sequestered an estimated 5,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, with a projected lifetime sequestration potential exceeding 765,000 tonnes over the next two decades

Boreka Group CEO Esther Mutuma and Kamwaki Coffee Estate proprietor Michael Gichuki both acknowledged the importance of such partnerships between the local communities, the private sector and environmental organisations in scaling restoration efforts and building climate-resilient livelihoods.

As part of its 2026 restoration programme, NCBA has committed to planting an additional 100,000 seedlings through its partnership with Boreka, with more than 40,000 seedlings already been planted by end of May 2026.

The Kamwaki initiative is expected to serve as a model for small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises seeking to integrate agroforestry into commercial farming while contributing to national restoration and climate action goals.

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