In 2019 the Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE) supported by the Global Environment Facility, Small Grant Programme (GEF-SGP) of UNDP, embarked on a project that harnesses indigenous knowledge for rehabilitation of the Mijikenda Sacred Kaya Forests, which are not only a vital element of the beautiful Coastal landscape, but also a cultural and national heritage. The project’s long term goal is to enhance biodiversity conservation through participatory community initiatives targeting three Kaya forests namely; Rabai, Fungo (Giriama) and Jibana, which collectively cover about 924 hectares. The three sacred forests are located in Kilifi County and are recognized internationally as World Heritage Sites (WHS). Kaya forests face a number of challenges which are a threat to local communities’ livelihoods, as well as the critical biodiversity they host.