Asbestos is widespread in Dandora dumping site. People are walking on it and heavy trucks are driving over it, breaking it into even finer particles (fibers)..and thats where danger lies. While Kenya has clear guidelines on how asbestos should be managed, no one cares! @NemaKenya

For the desire to be enlightened...I have bought this book.

As part of a small project at #UNEA, I'm asking delegates why they’re here. Today, I was honoured to speak with Bethanie Carney Almroth, Professor of Ecotoxicology at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. #PlasticPollution

Environmental advocate Truphena Muthoni hugs a tree at UNON ahead of #UNEA7 in Nairobi. Through her “tree huggerthon,” Muthoni is raising awareness about the negative impacts of deforestation. More power to young Muthoni!

As world leaders gather for #UNEA with the theme “Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet,” we must remind them that we cannot talk about planetary resilience without addressing the growing plastic pollution crisis. #BreakFreeFromPlastic #UNEA7

In a country with strict regulations on proper asbestos handling and disposal, it is shocking to see carcinogenic waste dumped in Dandora, an open landfill frequented by hundreds of waste pickers. @NEMAkenya cluelessness on this puts public health in danger, and it is a big

At #UNEA7, #BreakFreeFromPlastic members urged world leaders to act on the plastic crisis. The action seeks to highlight the interconnected nature of plastics and other environmental crises. Follow @brkfreeplastic for more updates. 📸 James Wakibia

They can nab counterfeit socks but cannot stop entry of torn, stained and unwearable second hand clothes (mtumba) coming from the global north!

Landmark Seed judgement: Farmers and seed campaigners celebrate High Court judgment that declared unconstitutional sections of the punitive Seed and Plant Varieties Act during a virtual court session at the @Seedsavers_KE in Gilgil, Nakuru County. Petitioners in the case said

Seeds of Discontent: Kenya’s Seed Law Undermines Farmers’ Resilience

A judgment is expected today at the High Court in Machakos on a petition by 15 smallholder farmers challenging provisions of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act, Cap 326, which criminalize sharing and selling uncertified seed. Food and seed sovereignty advocate, @MissNasike says

"When we adopted our Katiba in 2010, we buried the concept of messiahs and autocrats.  We reaffirmed that any Kenyan can lead, guided by our Katiba", Hon. David Kenani Maraga. #Ukatiba @dkmaraga @NetoAgostinhoMP

This camp should be brought down. Who in their right fucking mind allowed its construction!

African countries are always saying we bear the heaviest brunt of climate change. But when you look at it clearly, we are also part-big sponsors of the climate havoc, because we are dependent on countries like China to produce our goods. https://t.co/d3HmrMcNSQ

Plastic isn’t just trash, it’s a justice issue- @Greenpeaceafric ''Companies just change disposable material to the other and this cycle continues. It is a band-aid on a gaping wound – one that still keeps bugging frontline communities the most.'' https://t.co/fPiq9RYOYE

Governments talk big about expanding renewable energy, yet continue to aggressively pursue oil exploration...they are never serious!

There is an unfolding humanitarian crisis in Kihoto, Naivasha, Nakuru County. Despite ongoing snail speed evacuations, hundreds if not thousands remain trapped in floodwaters without access to sanitation. With the waters already highly contaminated, the risk of disease outbreaks

An investigation has revealed that European-owned flower farms, such as Kongoni River Farm, a subsidiary of the VP Group based in Naivasha pay their workers extremely low wages, as little as KSh 7,200 ($58), described as “modern slavery” working conditions.

Slowly but steadily, Lake Naivasha’s waters continue to rise, displacing people with every swell. So many people are agonising and they require immediate assistance. It might get even worse as rains continue to fall!