About us
ReefoDivers Diani
We run a small dive base located at the beachfront of Swahili Beach resort in Diani, Kenya. We have a small boat, compressor and dive equipment and we focus on certified divers who are interested in coral reef conservation. We have developed a PADI distinctive specialty course called Coral Reef Restoration Diver and we dive at our Swahili Nurseries dive site. Participants who have completed the course can apply to join us on a volunteer basis. Karibu Diani!
Project Team
2026
Guido Paap (NL)
Project Coordinator / Master Scuba Diver Trainer
This experienced dive instructor, teacher and graphic designer coordinates our diving program, educational activities and promotional materials. He has been attached to REEFolution since July 2018.
Peter Vodegel (NL)
Project Manager / Dive Master
This dedicated marine biologist has set up and managed our pilot project in all its different facets from mid 2020 until mid 2022 and is currently supporting us with outreach activities in the Netherlands.
Ali Twaheri Mohammed (KE)
Boat Captain
This former fisherman from Funzi island has over 20 years of experience as a captain. He takes our divers out to the reef on the boat from Swahili Beach resort and supports us from the surface any time we need.
Current Reef Rangers
2026
Swabrina Omari
Advanced OW Diver
This friendly part time teacher has committed herself to represent our reef restoration project to the local community at our education center and is interested in becoming a Padi Rescue diver.
Omar Buki
Advanced OW Diver
This former fisherman and member of the Mwakamba BMU is helping out with the building and deployment of artificial reef structures for our coral reef restoration project in Diani Beach.
Hassan Kobe
Advanced OW Diver
This former line fisherman and member of the Mwakamba Beach Management Unit has dedicated himself to becoming a Reef Ranger and help out to restoring the reefs of Diani Beach.
Bakari Kipenzi
Reef Restoration Diver
This former spear fisherman and member of the Mwakamba Beach Management Unit has dedicated himself to becoming a Reef Ranger and help out to restoring the reefs of Diani Beach.
Mohamed Mwarome
Reef Restoration Diver
This young member of the Mwakamba BMU has dedicated himself to become a Reef Ranger and help out restoring the coral reef in Diani.
Reef Ranger trainees
2026
Shufaa
Fisheries officer
A government official with a passion for supporting the livelihood of future generations who depend on a healthy coral reef.
Rehema
Open Water Diver
A female member of the Mwakamba BMU who
dedicated herself to become a Reef Ranger and to help the coral reef in Diani.
Sandra
Reef Restoration Diver
A passionate marine biologist and marine conservationist who worked with the Olive Ridley Project to protect sea turtles along the Kenyan south coast.
Fatuma
Reef Restoration Diver
A female member of the Mwakamba BMU who has dedicated herself to become a reef ranger and is helping out in restoring the reefs of Diani beach
Former Reef Rangers
2022 - 2025
Joshua O Abel
Reef Restoration Diver
An enthusiastic marine scientist and skilled diver with Advanced Open Water certification. He has been helping on the project since July 2022 and aids with stakeholder engagement.
Cathrine W Nduati
Reef Restoration Diver
This dedicated and smiling marine biologist, conservation practitioner and PADI Open Water Diver, is passionate about sustainability, marine education and ecosystem restoration.
Nancy M Ogega
Reef Restoration Diver
A marine scientist, environment enthusiast and PADI Open Water Diver. She's passionate about the coral reef ecosystem and involved in coral reef restoration and research.
Lireway Mwazighe
Rescue Diver
This passionate marine biologist and Reef Ranger has been trained by REEFoDivers in Diani to help out achieving the building and construction goals of the coral reef restoration pilot project.
Badi Twalib
Reef Restoration Diver
This former spear fisherman and member of the Mwakamba Beach Management Unit had dedicated himself to becoming a Reef Ranger and help out to restoring the reefs of Diani Beach.