Our Vision
A regenerative future where communities, wildlife, and nature thrive together in healthy, resilient ecosystems.
Loitokitok • Kajiado County • Kenya
Restore. Empower. Thrive.
Obemi Community Based Organisation is a community-led, non-profit organisation dedicated to restoring ecosystems, empowering communities, and creating sustainable livelihoods through regenerative conservation, tourism, education, and cultural enterprise.
“Thriving communities and healthy ecosystems are inseparable.”
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Youth trained annually
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Programme pillars
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Strategic objectives
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SDGs advanced
About Us
A community-led organisation in the Amboseli ecosystem
Based in Loitokitok, Kajiado County, Kenya, Obemi works within the globally significant Amboseli ecosystem to promote harmonious coexistence between people, wildlife, and nature.
Obemi brings together traditional ecological knowledge, regenerative land management, sustainable tourism, vocational skills development, and community entrepreneurship to build resilient landscapes and prosperous communities.
Read our full profileOur Mission
To restore degraded landscapes, empower communities through education and sustainable livelihoods, and promote regenerative tourism and conservation that benefits both people and nature.
Our Pillars
Four pillars of regenerative change
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Regenerative Conservation and Land Restoration
Obemi works to restore degraded rangelands through community-led conservation initiatives that improve biodiversity while strengthening local livelihoods.
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Hospitality and Regeneration Academy
Obemi is establishing the Hospitality and Regeneration Academy, an innovative vocational training centre designed to equip underserved youth with practical skills for the green economy. The Academy aims to train approximately 20 young people annually while creating pathways to employment, internships, and enterprise development.
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Community Enterprise Development
Obemi supports community-based enterprises that generate income while protecting natural resources.
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Wildlife Conservation and Human-Wildlife Coexistence
Situated within the Amboseli-Tsavo-Kilimanjaro wildlife landscape, Obemi promotes conservation approaches that protect critical wildlife migration corridors while reducing human-wildlife conflict through community participation.
Flagship Initiative
The Obemi Regenerative Hub
An integrated restoration and learning centre being developed across the Loitokitok landscape. Designed as a living classroom, the Hub demonstrates how ecological restoration can create sustainable livelihoods while protecting one of East Africa's most important wildlife ecosystems.
- Biodiversity conservation
- Hospitality training
- Community education
- Cultural preservation
- Eco-tourism
- Green enterprise development
Our Core Values
What guides our work
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in all our actions and relationships.
Passion
We are driven by a deep commitment to restoring ecosystems, empowering communities, and creating lasting positive change for people and nature.
Open Sharing
We believe in collaboration through the open exchange of knowledge, ideas, experiences, and best practices to strengthen communities and achieve greater impact.
Fairness
We treat all people with respect, equity, and inclusivity, ensuring equal opportunities and impartial decision-making in our programs, partnerships, and operations.
Our Impact
What we are working towards
Restore degraded ecosystems and biodiversity.
Increase employment opportunities for young people.
Improve household incomes through sustainable enterprises.
Strengthen climate resilience.
Promote regenerative tourism.
Preserve cultural heritage while creating inclusive economic opportunities.