The Nakuru Tree Nursery Association was established in 2013 with the aim of generating income for farmers as well as marketing suitable businesses. The association comprises of more than 400 individual-run tree nurseries in Nakuru, directly employing over 1,500 workers and 5,000 workers indirectly. It has achieved success in providing many activities, some of which are tree nursery management services, production of charcoal briquettes and other eco-friendly energy conservation products.