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SUMMARY:Kirepwe Island Restoration Event
DESCRIPTION:Planting Mangroves and Celebrating Local Knowledge – Kirepwe Island Restoration Event\nIn preparation for World Wetlands Day 2026\, Kwetu Yetu CBO partnered with the Kirepwe Youth Group to restore a section of Kirepwe Island’s mangrove creek ecosystem by planting Ceriops tagal mangroves\, locally known as Mkandaa.\nThe event was both a restoration activity and a learning experience\, blending hands-on action with indigenous knowledge. The youth\, many of whom have grown up around this ecosystem\, collected the propagules themselves and guided sessions on mature propagule selection\, root and shoot orientation\, and proper spacing. Participants also learned why Mkandaa thrives in this section and how it helps stabilize the shoreline\, protect communities from flooding\, and support biodiversity.\nFor some participants\, this was their first time planting mangroves\, including local youth and visiting guests. The session became a rich learning exchange\, as the youth shared insights passed down from their families on how communities have historically lived with and depended on the mangroves. We encouraged participants to further explore these traditions\, emphasizing the value of traditional ecological knowledge in wetland and coastal conservation.\nThe day also included a boat tour around the island\, allowing participants to connect directly with the creek and mangrove environment. It was inspiring to see community members actively restoring and caring for the ecosystem that has shaped their lives\, while others learned from them and contributed to the work.\nThrough initiatives like this\, Kwetu Yetu CBO continues to strengthen coastal resilience\, biodiversity conservation\, and community stewardship\, demonstrating that science and indigenous knowledge together can sustain healthy wetlands for generations to come.
URL:https://kwetuyetu.co.ke/event/kirepwe-island-restoration-event/
LOCATION:Kirepwe Island\, Watamu\, Kenya
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SUMMARY:Rising Star Environmental Cleanup Drive
DESCRIPTION:Kwetu yetu participated in a street clean-up organised by the Rising Stars organisation to commemorate World Environment Day 2025. \n \n  \nAs an organisation that enhances the capacity of the people on matters related to the environment and sustainable Livelihoods\, Kwetu yetu got a chance to share information about plastic pollution\, especially the microplastics\, to the cleanup participants. \nKenya produces about 966\,000 tonnes of plastic waste per year\, of which only 6- 10 % is recycled.\nAbout 60% of this waste is single-use plastic\, which gets discarded in the streets and ends up being washed into the rivers and oceans in the coastal areas. \nPlastics also contaminate other water bodies as well as the soil\, especially when they break down into microplastics.\nThe people of goodwill who had gathered at the stadium after a successful street clean-up were surprised when the kwetu yetu assistant chairperson\, Julia Wahome\, shared about microplastics being discovered in the blood and other body fluids. \nThe reality is that we are shooting ourselves in the foot by carelessly discarding the plastic waste into the environment because studies have shown that cases of microplastics in the brain have increased by 50% from previous years. \nMicroplastics have also been reported in human semen and in the placenta. It is evident that we are literally killing ourselves from the source. \nAs an organisation\, we advocate for everyone\, especially in the urban areas where more plastic wastes are produced\, to accept the call to segregate the waste\, recycle what is recyclable and decompose all the biodegradable waste to enrich our soil. \nWe also call upon the government and all enforcement agencies to ensure all business premises have a waste management unit before trickling down the same to individual households.\nWe can win the plastic pollution war only if we come together as people\, as a nation and as a globe.
URL:https://kwetuyetu.co.ke/event/environmental-rising-star-cleanup-drive/
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SUMMARY:Waste Segregation Unit Launch
DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite the public to a Waste Segregation Unit Launch in Malindi town\, in Kilifi County on 7th August 2024 at Dola Depot\, opposite Imarika from 10 AM. You are all welcomed. \nWaste segregation is an important practice for effective waste management and environmental protection. \nImportance of waste segregation: \n\nFacilitates recycling: Separating recyclable materials like paper\, plastic\, glass\, and metals makes the recycling process more efficient and cost-effective.\nReduces landfill waste: Proper segregation diverts recyclable and compostable materials from landfills\, extending their lifespan.\nConserves resources: Recycling materials reduces the need for raw materials\, conserving natural resources and energy.\nMinimizes pollution: Proper disposal of hazardous waste prevents contamination of soil and water sources.\nPromotes composting: Segregating organic waste allows for composting\, which produces nutrient-rich soil amendments.\nImproves waste collection efficiency: Sorted waste streamlines collection and processing\, reducing transportation costs and emissions.\nSupports circular economy: Waste segregation is crucial for implementing circular economy principles\, where materials are reused and recycled.\nRaises environmental awareness: The practice encourages people to think about their consumption habits and waste generation.\nCreates economic opportunities: Recycling and waste management industries can create jobs and stimulate local economies.\nReduces greenhouse gas emissions: Proper waste management\, facilitated by segregation\, can significantly reduce methane emissions from landfills.\n\n\nPOST EVENT GALLERY
URL:https://kwetuyetu.co.ke/event/waste-segregation-unit-launch/
LOCATION:Malindi\, Kenya\, Malindi\, Malindi\, Malindi\, Kenya
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