Mt.Kenya Network Forum

25/08/2026

24/08/2026

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23/08/2026

Indigenous women environmental defenders and allies from pastoralist, hunter-gatherer, agro-pastoralist, and coastal communities gathered on 4–5 August 2026 for a powerful two-day workshop that brought together research validation and practical digital security training. The gathering combined two critical strands of work.

Participants validated research assessing climate laws and policies through an indigenous and gender lens, examining how legal frameworks shape the lives, risks, participation, protection, and access to justice of indigenous women environmental defenders.

Participants enriched the findings with lived experiences, including ongoing eviction threats, and reaffirmed the central role of indigenous knowledge systems in conservation and climate resilience.

At the same time, they took part in practical digital security training tailored to the realities of remote areas, limited connectivity, surveillance risks, and sensitive land and environment advocacy.

Facilitated by the hub, in collaboration with the American Jewish World Service, (AJWS) the sessions covered threat modeling, device and data protection, secure communications, incident response, digital well-being, and organizational security planning.

Participants represented communities linked to the Endorois, Borana, Samburu, Maasai, Sengwer, Ogiek, Bajuni and related people across counties including Baringo, Nakuru, Marsabit, Samburu, Kajiado, and Lamu, alongside partners from Katiba Institute. The National Gender and Equality Commission-Kenya, and the broader Women Human Rights Defenders Hub- The Hub and American Jewish World Service - AJWS networks.

The workshop produced meaningful outcomes. Collective ownership and validation of the research were strengthened with clear calls for the meaningful participation of women, youth, and persons with disabilities in climate governance.

Participants developed draft organisational digital security action plans, threat maps, and incident reporting protocols, while strengthening skills in device security, secure communications, and digital well-being. A shared commitment to follow-up support and implementation was affirmed.

03/08/2026

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Environmental defender James Odhiambo Lawi from Siaya is facing trumped up terrorism charges simply for opposing the proposed Siaya Nuclear Power Plant. Although the Court granted him bond subject to a KES 180,000 surety posted by family or friends, his sureties are unable to satisfy this condition. Mr. Lawi remains remanded at Siaya Prisons, where his health is rapidly deteriorating as a direct result of the continuous denial of necessary and regular medical care.

Defenders Coalition is concerned that punitive bond terms are turning pre-trial liberty into punishment. Peaceful community action is a constitutional right, not a crime.

Read more https://defenderscoalition.org/press/defenders-coalition-condemns-judicial-persecution-of-environmental-defender-james-odhiambo-lawi/

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30/07/2026

Young people are leading the climate movement because they understand that today's decisions will shape tomorrow's future. Their voices deserve to be heard in every climate negotiation and every energy policy discussion.

Ending fossil fuel expansion is one of the most effective ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect vulnerable communities. Together we can build resilient economies powered by clean energy and innovation.

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29/07/2026

ART EXHIBITION ON JUST TRANSITION.

Youth are not waiting for change—they are creating it. 🌍✨

Sweetwaters Mixed Secondary School Artists display their Art Murals depicting a strong and clear message ''Renewable energy is no longer an option for tomorrow—it is the solution for today. Solar, wind, geothermal, and clean technologies can provide reliable electricity while protecting our environment. Let's accelerate the transition.''

Every talent matters in building a just transition. Whether it's art, music, technology, farming, entrepreneurship, storytelling, innovation, or community leadership, young people have the power to drive climate action and shape a future powered by clean, sustainable solutions.

When youth use their gifts to inspire, educate, and innovate, they accelerate the journey towards climate justice for all.

Your talent is your climate action. Your voice is your power.

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29/07/2026

🌍 Climate Action Day is Here!

Today, we stand together to champion a just and sustainable future. At Sweetwaters Secondary School, we are raising our voices to say NO to fossil fuel expansion and YES to clean, renewable energy solutions that protect our communities, our environment, and future generations.

Real climate justice means putting people before profits and ensuring that no one is left behind in the transition to a greener future. Every action counts, every voice matters, and together we can drive meaningful change.

Join us as we lead the conversation, inspire action, and build a future powered by hope, equity, and sustainability.

💚 Theme: Leading the Just Transition

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27/07/2026

We would like to take this chance to invite everyone to the Climate Action Day to be held at Sweetwaters Secondary School on 29/07/2026
THEME : LEADING THE JUST TRANSITION,
Saying NO to fossil fuelexpansion and YES to sustainable solutions.

Climate change is already affecting families across the Mt. Kenya & ASAL regions. It's time to
invest in clean energy, protect forests, and amplify community voices.

At Mt. Kenya Network Forum (MKNF), we believe that the people most affected by climate change should also be at the forefront of shaping the solutions. That is why we are proud to implement the Community Climate Justice, Renewable Energy & Anti-Fossil Fuel Mobilization Initiative under the DeCOALonize Community Funding Programme 2026. This initiative is more than a project—it is a movement dedicated to empowering communities, amplifying grassroots voices, and promoting a just transition towards clean, renewable energy.

Communities thrive when people have access to accurate information and meaningful opportunities to participate in decisions that affect their lives. That is why MKNF will facilitate Community Climate Justice Forums in Laikipia and Isiolo, providing safe and inclusive spaces where residents can openly discuss the effects of fossil fuels, air pollution, coal expansion, renewable energy alternatives, and local climate challenges. These forums will also ensure that community perspectives are heard by policymakers and other decision-makers, strengthening public participation in environmental governance.

19/06/2026

We strongly condemn the violent disruption of the 2026/2027 Budget Public Participation Forum held at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi on 13th June 2026.
This incident, involving the invasion of a peaceful civic engagement forum, assault of participants, and destruction of materials, represents a serious attack on Kenya’s constitutional values and democratic principles.
Public participation is a fundamental right enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya. It is the foundation of accountable governance, and any attempt to intimidate or silence citizens undermines democracy itself.
We stand in solidarity with all affected individuals, the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), civil society organizations, faith-based institutions, and human rights defenders who continue to champion democratic space and peaceful engagement.
We call for:
Swift, transparent, and independent investigations
Accountability for all perpetrators and sponsors
Strong protection of civic space and constitutional freedoms
Responsible conduct by all political actors
Continued support for peaceful civic participation
Kenya’s democracy can only thrive where citizens are free to speak, assemble, and participate without fear. Violence must never replace dialogue, and intimidation must never replace democratic engagement.