Jaza Miti App: Revolutionizing Reforestation in Kenya

By the end of this section you will have learnt

0.)About Jaza Miti App

1.)List of Trees to Plant In Kiambu County

2.)List of Trees to Plant In Nairobi County

3.)FAQ About Jaza Miti App

4.)Features of Jaza Miti App

About Jaza Miti App

The Jaza Miti App is a Kenyan-developed digital platform designed to support and amplify the goals of the Jaza Miti initiative. The app leverages technology to simplify tree planting efforts, monitor planted trees, and foster collaborations between stakeholders, including farmers, environmentalists, donors, and government agencies.

Jaza Miti app is part of Kenya's growing use of tech-driven solutions for sustainability, integrating environmental action with user-friendly features for community engagement, data collection, and progress tracking.

The Jaza Miti App is more than just a tree-planting platform it’s a transformative tool driving environmental conservation in Kenya. By combining technology, education, and community engagement, it empowers individuals and organizations to take meaningful action against deforestation and climate change

List of Trees to Plant In Kiambu County

Image of Senna Siamea tree also kwon as Mukengeeta or Mjohoro

Albizia Gummifera	Mcani mbao,mehia,mukurue,seyet,omugonjoro
Casuarina Cinninghamiana	River Oak
Croton Megalocarpus	Musine,Nyapo,Muthulu,Mukinduri,Ol-mergoit,Masineitet
Dombeya Torrida	Mukeu,Silipchet,Boloet,Ol-subukiai-Orok,Borowa,
Fraxinus Pennsylvanica	Mexican ash,Munyukwa
Grevillea Robusta	Silky Oak,Mukima,Bolebole,Wakhuisi,Kapkawet
Grewia Tenax	Deka,Deeka,Toronwo,Muluhanya,Lairipai,Damak
Maerua Decumbens	Hagarniama,Munatha,Ketit ap Teita,Amoyo,Olkemet-me
Markhamia Lutea	Muu,Kyoo,Moo,Siala,Shisimali,Lusiolo,Mogu,Mobet
Osyris Lanceolata	East Sandalwood, Kithawa, Muthithi,Kepurwet,Kijulu
Albizai Lebbeck	Woman's tongue Tree Mchani ,Oturbam,Ortuba
Sclerocarya birrea	Amarula,Mngongo,Didissa,Muua ,Ol-Mangwai,Mura
Albizia Coriaria	Ober,Kumupeli,Omubele
Spathodea Campanulata	Nandi flame,Sebetaiyet,Mutsuria,Nyawend-agata
Strychnos Henningsii	Karrah,Muteta,Legutuet,Muchambe,Chibulukwa,Hadesa
Vanguria Madagasacariensis	Bururi,Mukomoa,Mubiru,Kimolwet,Apindi,Olgumei
Warbugia Ugandensis	East African Green heart,Muthiga,Omenyakige,Apacha
Acacia Polyacantha	Falcon's claw acacia,Mkengewa,Kivovoa,Ogongo,Mkengewa
Podocarpus Falcatus	Podo,Benet,Saptet,Olpiripiri,Ben,Marabet

List of Trees to Plant In Nairobi County

Albizia Amara	Bitter albizia,Kindua,Orpereloningo,Kiundua,Orperelon'ngo
Melia Volkensi	Bamba,Mukau,Maramarui,Baba,Mkowe,Mukumbutu
Balanites aegyptiaca	Desert date,Baddan,Kilului,Ngoswet,Othoo,Tuyunwa
Acacia Senegal	Sudan gum Arabic,Mgunga,Mtengewa,Chikwata
Albizia Coriaria	Ober,Kumpeli,Omubele
Warbugia Ugandensis	East African Greenheart,Muthiga,Sekwan,Sogoet,Marut
Vanguria madagascariensis	Bururi,Mukomoa,Mubiru,Kimolwet,Apindi,Komolwo,
Strychnos henningsii	Muteta,Legutuet,Muchambe Hadesa,Turukukwa
Spathodea campanulata	Nandi flame,Mutsuria,Nyawend-agata
Sclerocarya birrea	Amarula,Mngongo,Didissa,Oruluo,Tololokwo
Osyris Lanceolata	East sandalwood,kithawa,Muthithi,Kepurwet
Markhamia Lutea	Muu,Kyoo,Moo,Siala,Lusiola,Mogu,Sogdu,Ekokwat
Alibizia lebbeck	Woman's tongue tree,Mchani,Oturbam,Ortuba
Acacia Polychamia	Falcon's -claw acacia,Mkengewa,Kivovaa,Museswa
Dombeya Torrida	Mukeu,Silipchet,Boloet,Borowa,Porowai,Boroa
Maerua decumbens	Hagarniama,Munatha,Ketit ap Teita,Lamayoki,Eerut
Grewia tenax	Deka,Deeka,Toronwo,Muluhanyo,Engomo
Grevillea Robusta	Silky oak,Mukima,Bolebolea,Omokabiria
Fraxinus Pennsylvanica	Mexican Ash ,Munyukwa
Croton Megalocarpus	Musine,Nyapo,Muthulu,Mukinduri,Ol-mergoit,Marakuet

FAQ about Jaza Miti App

What is the Jaza Miti initiative in Kenya?

Jaza Miti Swahili meaning for Fill the Trees is an ambitious reforestation and afforestation initiative in Kenya, designed to combat deforestation, mitigate climate change, and promote sustainable land use. Launched to address the country's alarming loss of forest cover, the initiative encourages individuals, communities, schools, and organizations to plant trees and conserve Kenya’s forests. It aligns with the country's broader environmental goals, such as achieving 10% forest cover and supporting the global agenda for ecological restoration.

How do I sign up for the Jaza Miti App?

Download the app from the Google Play Store or App Store, register with your details (name, email, or phone number), and create a profile specifying your role whether you own a nursery or not

Is the Jaza Miti app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. However, users may need to pay for services like purchasing seedlings from listed nurseries.

What happens if my trees die?

If your trees face challenges, you can access troubleshooting tips through the Jaza Miti app or consult experts for advice. The app also tracks survival rates to help improve future planting efforts

Can I choose the type of trees to plant?

Yes, the app provides a database of tree species suitable for different regions, including their benefits (e.g., economic, ecological).

Can I buy seedlings through the app?

Yes, the app features a marketplace where you can purchase seedlings from certified nurseries near your location.

How To Use Jaza Miti App

Install the App from Play store and after Installing you are prompted to sign up when on the dashboard th Jaza miti appl has the home Interface which displays the number of trees planted and as of June 2025 the number of trees planted on the Jazamiti app reads 686,607,005 at the same spot the app also displays the number of trees yo have planted as an individual

At the home section the Jaza Miti App asks whetehr you want to located a Nursery Nearby and if you press the locate button the App displays the nursery that are nearby for this case the app promps you to use your location alternatively one can click the text on Top Find Nurseries and input your location for instance when I select my location as Nairobi the Jaza Miti app displays the name of the nursey ,the owner of the nursey plus the contacts of the nursery

List of Nursery In Nairobi on Jaza Miti App

HarryJam Nursery	0723122573
Njoma Tree	0725581293
Green Cover Garden	0721261003
St Bakita Nursery	0704871497

Image of Grevillea robsta tree

Another feature on the Jaza Miti App is the find a Tree which makes it the most impressing feature of the app as it lets you know which trees are suitable with your region . The most interesting part is that after getting to the list of trees the app also gives you more detail of the tree common names for instance in Nairobi the Grevillea robusta can grow thus the app also displays the local names of the Grevillea robusta

The main Feature of the Jaza Miti app is the Plant a tree which enables you to document the nmber of Trees you have planted for instance when you get to the plant a tree section there is a document that enables you to fill questions such as

The following questions are available on the plant a tree section

• Are you at the planting site at the moment

• Documenting on Behalf of

• A section to select the county you are in Do you know the name of the tree

• Number of Trees planted