Conservation
The Place Where My Spirit Finds Home
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September 11, 2026
Conservationist · Heritage Advocate · CEO, Dedan Kimathi Foundation
Evelyn Wanjugu Kimathi carries forward a legacy of courage and land — restoring forests, preserving the memory of Kenya’s freedom struggle, and building futures for the communities who carried it.
Her Story
Evelyn’s work is rooted in a story that begins long before she was born — in the Aberdare forests where her grandfather, Field Marshal Dedan Kimathi, led the fight for Kenya’s independence. Today she carries that inheritance forward not as history to be preserved behind glass, but as a living commitment: to the land, to the elders who remember, and to the generations still to come.
Her Vision
Key Areas of Impact
01
Preserving the story of Kenya’s freedom struggle and the Kimathi legacy for future generations.
02
Restoring indigenous forests and championing the land that sheltered the freedom fighters.
03
Working alongside rural communities on livelihoods, education, and dignity.
04
Supporting surviving freedom fighters and their families with care and recognition.
Trees Planted
Communities Reached
Counties Engaged
Surviving Elders Supported
Featured Initiatives
A nationwide tree-planting drive restoring indigenous forest cover in the Aberdares and beyond.
Direct support and care for surviving freedom fighters and their households.
Guided community storytelling sessions preserving oral history of the Mau Mau struggle.
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Call to Action
Whether it’s planting a tree, sharing a story, or standing with the last surviving freedom fighters — there is a place for you in this work.
Contact
For partnerships, media requests, speaking engagements, or to support the work, reach out directly and the team will respond within a few days.
Email: info@evelynkimathi.com