Tamkeen Brings Kenyan and Syrian Partners Together for Reforestation

Nairobi, 17 July 2026 — Tamkeen Business Capital convened a follow-up strategic meeting with the Centre for Ecosystem Restoration – Kenya (CER-K) and Bader Organization, a Syrian non-governmental organization, to advance cooperation on sustainable reforestation and ecosystem restoration initiatives in Syria.

The meeting followed Tamkeen’s earlier engagement with CER-K and its Seedball technology partners, with a focus on translating the knowledge and technical expertise explored during the initial discussions into a practical framework for cooperation in Syria.

Discussions focused on developing an implementation plan for reforestation, ecosystem restoration, and the rehabilitation of degraded land and native species, with the broader objective of contributing to efforts to restore Syria’s green landscapes through sustainable and innovative approaches.

Representing Tamkeen Business Capital were Mr. Hani Al Jazaeri, Chairman of the Board, Mr. Ezekiel S. Ochieng, Board Member and Legal Counsel, and Mr. Donald Ochieng, Board Member and Programs Director. Mr. David Al-Hafian represented Bader Organization during the meeting.

The meeting marks a further step toward establishing a Kenya–Syria cooperation framework in ecosystem restoration, bringing together Kenyan technical expertise and Syrian field capabilities to explore practical solutions for restoring natural landscapes and supporting long-term environmental sustainability in Syria.