Working Groups

Plants Committee

Objectives

To promote plant study through interactive knowledge exchange among experienced botanists, young scientists and biodiversity enthusiasts
To educate the public and conservationists on the status of plant species diversity and their role in socio economic development
To promote plant species conservation

Activities

The committee organizes lectures on plants, plans and leads outings for specialists and broad interest groups, disseminates plant information through publications and actively interacts with schools, environmental and conservation groups.

Core Team

Core team:
1. Geoffrey Mwachala - Patron
2. Paul Kirika - Chair
3. Itambo Malombe - Treasurer
4. Judith Nyamai - Secretary

Upcoming events & activities

The group carries out quarterly field visits (mainly in the rainy seasons). To join our events, watch this space

Plants Committee outing at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi by John Kimeu

Euphorbia brevitorta – A rare succulent that grows in rocky dry bushland by John Kimeu

A Guide to the plants of Nairobi City Park published by Plant Committee is available at Nature Kenya shop for Ksh. 650