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Climate Action

Africa Adopts Addis Ababa Declaration at Africa Climate Summit 2

From 8th to 10th September 2025, leaders from across Africa gathered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the second edition of the Africa Climate Summit (ACS2). The Summit, which brought together Heads of State, African Union representatives, development partners, financiers, and climate actors, aimed to accelerate collective action against climate change while positioning Africa as a global leader in climate solutions.

Climate Action

Conserving or Consuming Karura Forest?

Karura Forest, one of Nairobi’s most treasured green spaces, has once again found itself at the center of public debate. A new directive requires that all payments to access the forest be made through the government’s eCitizen platform. This restructuring impacts the operations of the facility and the livelihood of those who work there. Previously, these payments were managed jointly by the Friends of Karura Forest (FKF) and the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). Yet beyond payment systems, bigger questions linger about how Karura is managed and whether its conservation practices truly reflect sustainable environmental efforts.

Agriculture

MuemAction Post Joins the Sokoni Agribusiness Expo

MuemAction Post joined the Sokoni Agribusiness Expo at the Kenya School of TVET, where Executive Director Boniface Harrison highlighted our work in building youth capacity for climate-smart agribusiness, leveraging AI, and advancing policy support. The event featured exhibitions and united government, civil society, development partners, and private sector stakeholders.

Social Development

The Pen that Lit Johnson Ong’any’s Path

This article highlights the inspiring journey of Johnson Ong’any, founder of Saabiko Group of Friends, and his Write to Learn Stationery Drive. From growing up in Kibera without a pen to graduating from university and taking part in global platforms.

Climate Action

Tell That Story! Climate Realities of the Global South

This article highlights the importance of shifting the climate change narrative from purely scientific data to human-centered storytelling. While data remains crucial, the lived experiences of people in the Global South and grassroots communities bring the crisis closer to home. The author emphasizes that storytelling can bridge the gap between awareness and action by making climate change more relatable and urgent. It also challenges the focus on catastrophe, encouraging the inclusion of stories of hope, resilience, and innovation. The article calls on youth, indigenous voices, scientists, and the media to embrace storytelling as a tool for change. Through honest and human stories, climate action can move beyond statistics to spark empathy, ownership, and a collective drive to shape a better future.