Kibra's Green Guardians: A Nubian Youth Initiative Re-Greening Kibra for Climate Action

We hear from Khalid Munir Mohamed of the Salama Youth CBO, a passionate leader from Kibra's Nubian community. He shares the history of his forefathers, who were resettled in Kibra after fighting for the British in World War II, establishing a community largely of Nubian origin in what was once a lush forest.

Khalid narrates the transformation of Kibra, an Arabic name for "forest," from a leafy extension of Ngong Forest into an informal settlement, with its trees tragically wiped out, bordering the serene Karen suburb.

Kibra faces severe environmental challenges, including Nairobi River now tragically replaced by raw sewage and overwhelmed by garbage due to a lack of proper waste management. The Salama Youth CBO, is working t ...