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Empty Promises, Rising Waters: Is Climate Action Stuck on Paperwork?

Here’s a solution that we are not implementing, a tough conversation we’re not having and a truth we’re shying away from. I’ll unpack it for you. Bringing you up to speed first: we have hundred(s) dead, thousands displaced, and millions affected by the recent extreme weather events in the form of rains and floods in […]

40 Under 40 Africa Science Technology And Innovation Winner

Whoop: 40 Under 40 Africa Awardee: Yours faithfully Category: Science and Innovation If you’re reading this, you’re probably one of the giants whose shoulders I’ve been privileged to stand on. And I’m immensely grateful. I hope that this extends from a personal milestone into a torch for every young visionary committed to making a real […]

A Young And Bold Innovator Thriving In Green Enterprise

When JLA asked me to write about my experience as a young innovator, the humbling opportunity presented a big headache: how to summarise the experience into the word limit they provided, lol. I will give you a brief about my background first. My name is Joseph Nguthiru. I am an engineer,  environmentalist, and a change-maker. […]

Tree Planting with the Military

Joining Kenya Defence Forces to transform ASAL areas You’ll love the reasons a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) military officer gave me on why he’s into climate action : “1. The first casualty in any war is the truth, and unfortunately, that has also been the case in the climate change war.2. We cannot protect a dead […]

Changing times for the good

Changing times…for the good Allow me to explain how times are changing…for the best. You remember being in high school and someone would be invited to give a motivational talk, or talk on drugs, or relationships? Now, imagine being spoken to about the biggest crisis you’ll face in your lifetime, and how the teenage you […]