Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in all our actions and relationships.
About Us
Community-led restoration in the Amboseli ecosystem
Obemi Community Based Organisation (CBO) 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.
Our Profile
Who we are
Based in Loitokitok, Kajiado County, Kenya, Obemi works within the globally significant Amboseli ecosystem to promote harmonious coexistence between people, wildlife, and nature. The organisation believes that thriving communities and healthy ecosystems are inseparable — and that conservation must create meaningful economic opportunities for local people.
Obemi brings together traditional ecological knowledge, regenerative land management, sustainable tourism, vocational skills development, and community entrepreneurship to build resilient landscapes and prosperous communities.
Our Core Values
The principles behind every decision
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.
Geographic Focus
Where we work
Obemi primarily operates within the Loitokitok landscape and the wider Amboseli-Tsavo-Kilimanjaro wildlife corridor.
- Loitokitok Sub-County, Kajiado County
- Mbirikani Group Ranch, Amboseli Ecosystem
- Wildlife migration corridor linking Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West National Park, and the Kilimanjaro ecosystem