Magarini Mangrove Forest in Kilifi County, Kenya, is a vital ecosystem that supports biodiversity, protects coastlines, and sustains local livelihoods. However, years of overharvesting, weak governance, and climate change threatened its survival. Community engagement in conservation was low, and the Magarini Mangrove Community Forest Association (CFA) struggled with unclear leadership and limited capacity. With support from the German government through BMZ grant in a three-country consortium project-BENGO, Nature Kenya worked towards responding to capacity gaps identified.