AAR Healthcare Kenya has deepened its commitment to environmental conservation with a significant reforestation effort at the Ngong Forest Sanctuary, where the organization led the planting of 24,000 seed balls in partnership with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS).
The event coincided with the release of AAR Healthcare’s latest Sustainability Report, a comprehensive account of the company’s ongoing work in environmental stewardship, climate action, and community health.
The initiative comes at a time when Kenya continues to grapple with deforestation, widespread land degradation, and the effects of climate change.
Guided by national efforts to restore forest cover and rehabilitate ecosystems, AAR Healthcare is expanding its environmental interventions to align with the country’s vision of achieving at least 10% forest cover.
General Manager Elizabeth Wasunna underscored the importance of the initiative, noting the essential connection between environmental health and community well-being.
She highlighted the organization’s One Tree for Every Patient campaign as an example of how healthcare can be linked directly to climate action, creating a model that not only benefits today’s communities but also protects the future.
Over the past year, AAR Healthcare has planted close to 20,000 indigenous trees in schools and public spaces, ensuring they thrive through careful site selection and collaboration with local partners.
The planting of 24,000 additional seed balls reinforces these efforts and positions the organization as an active participant in Kenya’s climate resilience journey.
This year’s milestone was supported by a group of corporate partners who came together to sponsor a charity golf tournament that funded the seed ball initiative.
Organizations such as Standard Chartered Bank, AIK, IRIS Graphic, Dragon Fly, Archbuild, Harleys, Valentines Cake House, Lerba Lancet, Absa, Fredex, Bold Edge, Brand Beyond, Let’s Go Party, and Run Beyond all played a role in making the reforestation effort possible.
Their collective support has enabled AAR Healthcare to scale its environmental activities and deliver real, measurable impact across the country.
Beyond tree planting, AAR Healthcare’s broader sustainability agenda extends into community health and education through its flagship CSI program, Trees for Health (T4H).
The program blends environmental learning with youth engagement, working with schools and local institutions to nurture a culture of environmental responsibility. At the same time, T4H continues to deliver preventive health services to thousands of children across Kenya.
One of its most impactful initiatives, the Mass School Deworming Program, has reached 107,128 learners in over 100 schools during the past year.
Through its blend of environmental action, health services, and community partnerships, AAR Healthcare continues to demonstrate how businesses can play a transformative role in addressing climate change and improving lives.
The Ngong Forest seed ball planting marks not just a celebration of Environment Day, but a clear sign of the organization’s long-term vision for a greener, healthier Kenya.
