After delays in acquiring land at a competitive price, the project finally acquired a piece of land on Funzi, chosen for its easy access and beach frontage, which makes it ideal for a walk-by visit from visitors. Currently, the Funzi Turtle Club (FTC) is awaiting land transfer procedures to be complete. Meanwhile, construction of the display facility is at 80 percent and is on course for completion in August. The activity has created work for local people and also utilizes volunteer labor from club members. The FTC has endeavored to keep the five sea turtle nesting beaches around the island clean by regularly carrying out clean-up activities. These activities have extended from the beaches into the village, since it has been proven that over 70 percent of improperly disposed domestic garbage ends up in the sea. Since January 2010, the FTC has planted 30,303 mangroves on the island; the planting sessions have been popular with tourists and locals alike. With targeted education and awareness, as well as legislation to protect the mangroves, the future looks green for Funzi Island.

Field representative Dishon Murage visited Funzi Island in June 2010. He reports that in the past six months, three beach clean-ups have been organized, with 136.5 kgs of litter collected. KESCOM, partnering with Global Vision International and working with Funzi Turtle Conservation group has on a weekly basis continued to organize mangrove planting days, which often include participation of non-members and school children. During the last six months, 3,214 mangroves have been planted. There are currently six known sea turtle nests in Funzi; these are vigilantly guarded and protected by constant monitoring and patrols. The project experienced delays in acquiring land at a competitive price for the construction of the display banda, as the increasing appeal of Funzi Island as a tourist destination brought about inflation of land prices. However, suitable land has been found, and KESCOM has initiated the process to purchase it.