Established in tribute to the profound commitment of the Late Honorable Justice Kenneth Kakuru, this foundation embodies his unwavering passion for the environment and its diverse inhabitants. A devoted advocate for environmental rights, Justice Kakuru went on to establish the non-governmental organization GREENWATCH in 1995, a testament to his dedicated efforts in safeguarding our planet's well-being.
Honorable Justice Kakuru's Green Legacy
The Late Honorable Justice Kenneth Kakuru's profound passion for the environment radiated not only in his professional life but also in the very spaces he inhabited. From his serene country home in Mbarara Rwebushuri to the grounds of his school, Eden International School, his residence in Kampala, and his parents' home in Kyamugorani Kakiika Mbarara, his commitment to a greener world was evident.
With an unwavering dedication, he insisted on adorning these spaces with trees and flowers, transforming them into beautiful, vibrant havens that nurtured a healthy environment for all.
Even while courageously battling cancer, Justice Kakuru expressed a passionate desire to initiate a nationwide tree planting project. His vision aimed at breathing life back into areas affected by deforestation, a cause he spoke passionately about. Today, we stand united to transform his visionary dream into reality, rallying support from communities and organizations that share his dedication to environmental conservation.
The Kenneth Kakuru Earth Reboot Initiative embodies this vision. It is a comprehensive and impactful project specifically designed to promote afforestation and reforestation initiatives.
Our Objectives
Our Partners
Greenwatch
Founded by Justice Kakuru in 1995, Greenwatch is Uganda's foremost public-interest environmental law organisation. Led today by Executive Director Samantha Atukunda Kakuru Mwesigwa (Justice Kakuru's daughter), Greenwatch provides legal, scientific, and advocacy support to KKERI's restoration and energy projects. The partnership between KKERI and Greenwatch creates a powerful combination of on-the-ground action and legal protection for Uganda's environment.
St. Theresa SS & Forestry Volunteers
St. Theresa Secondary School in Kasese has established a 5,000-seedling nursery in partnership with KKERI, cultivating indigenous species, fruit trees, and bamboo for riverbank restoration. We are also grateful for the support of dedicated volunteers from Uganda's forestry institutions, who bring specialist knowledge and hands-on expertise to our tree planting and ecological restoration work in the field.
Kasese District Local Government
KKERI works in close collaboration with the Kasese District Disaster Management Committee and local leadership including the LC3 Chairperson of Kisinga Town Council. Together, we align our restoration work with district-level disaster preparedness plans and support the introduction of community by-laws to regulate deforestation — building a legal and institutional framework that protects the gains of our on-the-ground work.