Deconstructing and Reconstructing Gender

When the Jamaican reggae maestro, Jimmy Cliff sung “Many Rivers to Cross” in far-flung Jamaica in 1972, the philosophical thread was certainly universal binding all struggling people who may or may not have envisioned the connection. But as one decodes the encrypted archeological relics of the living legend and the Noble Peace Laureate, Wangari Maathai , in her memoir: “Unbowed,” there is no doubt that she has wandered across many rivers—the pain, the frustration, the persecution and the humiliations finally gave way to the authentic and infectious smile on the back page of her book. 

A review on Wangari Maathai's Unbowed. 

I watched Mau Forest go up in flames

This story is a true manifestation of stark cruelty towards natural resources and the environment at large. It gives a small window to examine the extent of damage that human beings can put themselves into while pioneered by greed and selfishness. It sheds light into the fast-growing culture that society; knowing or unknowingly promotes o ignoring impunity. The direct result of bad decisions, bad leadership and graft is evident in this story bringing forth complete destruction and environmental degradation. 

Boniface Gachugu narrates. 

Make hay while the sun shines

Peter Ndiangui addresses the need for Kenya to invest in alternative sources of fuel while preserving the environment.

In Kenya for example, Mumias Sugar has already awoken to this reality, and is
positioning itself to benefit from the ramifications of Kyoto or the son of
Kyoto. The onset of carbon trading schemes means that there is a direct economic
value attached to green products, in addition of course to the moral one.

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