# PILAE > Protecting Kenya’s natural beauty through advocacy, education, and litigation. ## Posts - [Friends of Oloolua Forest win round one in war with radioactive waste facility](https://pilae.org/friends-of-oloolua-forest-win-round-one-in-war-with-radioactive-waste-facility/) - [Lobbies unite to prevent land grabbing in Oloolua Forest](https://pilae.org/lobbies-unite-to-prevent-land-grabbing-in-oloolua-forest/) - [We need a new breed of environmental organisations in Kenya](https://pilae.org/we-need-a-new-breed-of-environmental-organisations-in-kenya/): A shorter version of this article was published in The Standard on December 18th 2023. In a previous article, I spoke about local organizations and citizen-led groups being the best means by which we can bring about meaningful change in society. As an environmentalist passionate about social and environmental justice, the question that most interests me is: “How can we build a locally-led movement that fights for the environmental rights of Kenyans?” It is first important to take stock of the current situation. Most of the environmental advocacy work is conducted by non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The primary business model of... - [Protecting Oloolua Forest Reserve - Partnering with Communities to Defend Kenya’s Forests](https://pilae.org/protecting-oloolua-forest-reserve-partnering-with-communities-to-defend-kenyas-forests/): PILAE has joined forces with the Friends of Oloolua Forest and Acorn Law to combat the illegal grabbing of forest land in the Oloolua Forest Reserve. This case highlights our commitment to safeguarding Kenya’s public green spaces through grassroots action, legal expertise, and strategic advocacy. The Issue The Oloolua Forest Reserve faced severe threats from illegal land allocations, sparking public outcry and environmental degradation. PILAE stepped in to amplify the voices of concerned citizens and hold responsible parties accountable. The forest, originally two blocks totalling 681 hectares, is threatened by attempts to illegally grab portions of it. The issue came... ## Pages - [Newsletter](https://pilae.org/newsletter/) - [delete test](https://pilae.org/delete-test/) - [My account](https://pilae.org/my-account-2/): [woocommerce_my_account] - [Client Portal](https://pilae.org/clients/) - [Cookie Policy](https://pilae.org/cookie-policy/) - [Terms and Conditions](https://pilae.org/terms-and-conditions/) - [Page](https://pilae.org/page/) - [Success Stories](https://pilae.org/success-stories/) - [FAQs](https://pilae.org/faqs/) - [Multimedia Gallery](https://pilae.org/multimedia-gallery/) - [Legal Resources](https://pilae.org/legal-resources/) - [Reports and Publications](https://pilae.org/reports-and-publications/) - [Press Releases](https://pilae.org/press-releases/) - [Team](https://pilae.org/teams/) - [Register](https://pilae.org/register/) - [Login](https://pilae.org/login/) - [Become a Supporter](https://pilae.org/become-a-supporter/) - [Dashboard](https://pilae.org/my-account/) - [Contact](https://pilae.org/contact/) - [Campaigns](https://pilae.org/campaigns/) - [Events Calendar](https://pilae.org/events/) - [Blog](https://pilae.org/blog/) - [Our Work](https://pilae.org/our-work/) - [About Us](https://pilae.org/about-us/) - [Checkout](https://pilae.org/checkout/) - [Cart](https://pilae.org/cart/) - [Merchandise](https://pilae.org/shop/) - [Home](https://pilae.org/) - [Privacy Policy](https://pilae.org/privacy-policy/) ## Products - [Monthly Membership](https://pilae.org/product/monthly-membership/) - [Yearly Membership](https://pilae.org/product/yearly-membership/) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)