About Us

Our Story

Green Milele began with a simple realization: the youth inherit the earth, but we cannot afford to wait until tomorrow to protect it. What started as a small group of friends organizing local neighborhood tree-plantings has rapidly grown into a dedicated environmental initiative.

We realized that while many people care about the environment, they often lack an accessible platform to take direct, meaningful action. We built Green Milele to be that platform.

Today, we are proudly youth-led and community-driven. From planting thousands of indigenous trees to educating the next generation in schools, our mission is to make environmental stewardship an everyday habit rather than an occasional afterthought.

The Green Milele founding team planting trees

Meet the Directors

Our initiative is guided by a passionate board of youth leaders dedicated to driving systemic change and community impact.

Wayne Kareigi

Wayne Kareigi

Chairperson

The greatest threat to our environment is the belief that someone else will save it. That’s why we are taking action

Michelle Wacera

Michelle Wacera

Vice Chairperson

Passionate environmental leader committed to sustainability, cleanliness and creating a greener future.

Anita Joanne

Anita Joanne

Secretary

Zainab Shaban

Zainab Shaban

Treasurer

Leading change at the intersection of environmental sustainability, youth leadership and social impact.

Daniel Mugo

Daniel Mugo

Communications Director

Niche in all aspects of life.

Kevin Kanyoro

Kevin Kanyoro

Organizing Secretary

Chill Guy

Rachael Kamba

Rachael Kamba

Events Manager

Spirit rooted in nature, heart devoted to protecting my home, Earth.

Michael Macharia

Michael Macharia

Operations Manager

Dedicated to environmental sustenance and incorporating sustainable practices.

Matthew Njoroge

Matthew Njoroge

Project Manager

Dedicated to building strategic partnership and driving innovative solutions that create lasting environmental and social change

Ryan Karanja

Ryan Karanja

Chief Marketing Officer

Committed to protecting our planet and creating a more sustainable future.