In 2004, Kitumusote started a community-based sustainable reforestation project focusing on culturally and economically valuable indigenous species.

Since its inception, over 800 trees have been planted by Kitumusote members, volunteers, and the community of Eluai!  Recently, fruit trees were planted in order to provide a source of food for the Maasai.

 The tree planting program is extremely beneficial to the Maasai because the environment provides them with so much of their livelihood. Without the reforestation program, the supply of tress would be depleted due to constant stripping for farm purposes and illegal coal making. Trees and plants are an important part of Maasai livelihood because they provide natural shelter, food, medicine, religious and healing needs.

Tree Planting ProgramWith the recent building of a rainwater harvesting system, Kitumusote has been able to provide enough water to ensure the growth and sustainability of the newly planted trees and vegetable garden. Of course, the harvesting system is dependent on the rains of the area's bimodal rain season that occur October to December and March to May.  In the past,  Mondulli Juu and much of East Africa suffered from a terrible drought that caused the death of people, livestock, and many flora and fauna. There is always the threat of a drought when the rain season does not provide enough water.   Mondulli Juu is only serviced with one local water source at the moment, a resevoir built 30 years ago that is shared by people, livestock and wild animals. 

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