I am proud to be Ogiek. Our culture is more than just tradition it is our identity, our connection to the land, and the wisdom passed down through generations. As Indigenous people, it is our responsibility to protect and preserve this rich heritage. By keeping our culture alive, we ensure that future generations will know who they are, where they come from, and the strength of their roots. Alexander Kisioi, Environmental Activist and Freelance Journalist
My Responsibility and your Responsibility to Take Care of our Beautiful Planet.
Conservation is our duty and our responsibility to make sure that the planet is safe because God has given human beings the responsibility to take care of the planet. Therefore, we need to plant more trees, especially indigenous trees, using indigenous knowledge from indigenous communities so that we can able to mitigate the effects of climate change. During this season of rain, let’s plant more trees, and we make sure to number them so that we respond to the presidential campaign for 15 billion trees. We also need to begin the campaign for planting trees alongside the river banks and wetlands areas for us to get clean water. Alexander Kisioi Koech Environmental Activist / Freelance Journalist
Beyond the Trees: Why Forests Are Essential to Global Nutrition
Forests and trees help to feed the world – they are rich sources of foods such as nuts, fruits, seeds, roots, tubers, leaves, mushrooms, honey, game meat and insects, providing millions of people around the world with essential nutrients, especially micronutrients. Not only do forests supply the essential nutrients to many people’s dietary intake, they also contribute directly to sustainable agricultural production by helping maintain soil fertility, protecting water catchments, providing homes to pollinators and regulating rainfall. Alexander Kisioi Koech Environmental Activist / Freelance Journalist
