Membership

Become a member of WIFOMA

Join 806 farmers from the villages around Wire Forest who restore it, protect it and share in what it gives back.

A community association

Owned by the people who live beside the forest

WIFOMA is a registered community forest association of farmers from the villages around Wire Forest in Kasipul. Together, members co-manage the forest with Kenya Forest Service and run the programmes that restore it and improve livelihoods.

806registered farmer members

400women members

150youth members

399 haco-managed with Kenya Forest Service

What members take part in

Restore the forest

Raise seedlings in community nurseries and plant and protect native trees on Wire Hill.

Keep bees

Join the beekeeping programme, with training on hives, harvesting and honey processing.

Farm smarter

Learn climate-smart practices that raise yields without clearing forest.

Have a say

Take part in how Wire Forest is managed, alongside Kenya Forest Service, through the association.

Learn and grow

Trainings, exchange visits and support for schools and young people in our communities.

Healthier homes

Benefit from water, sanitation and hygiene work across the villages around the forest.

You live near Wire Forest

Membership is open to youth, women and men living within about 5 km of Wire Forest, in Kachien, North Kamagak, West Kamagak and the surrounding villages of Kasipul.

You are part of a group

Youth groups, women groups and other community groups can apply together. Add your group name in the form.

You live further away

You can still stand with Wire Forest.

Volunteer Become a Hive Keeper Adopt a tree

How to join

1
Apply
Fill in the form below, or visit WIFOMA office, Oyugis.
2
We call you
Our office calls to confirm your details and answer your questions.
3
Complete registration
Our office shares the current registration requirements and any fees.
4
Start taking part
Join planting days, trainings and the programmes that suit you.