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Mamawatoto youth leaders Evans Meng'oru, Francis Musyoka and Roy Kiplagat led by Claudia Mbinda traveled from Kajiado East (Mashuru) to Kajiado Town Enchula Resort to take part in the "Climate Justice Coping Study in Arid and Semi- Arid Lands in Kenya 2023 Research Conference.

In addition there has been heavier rainfall than usual causing floods (KMD,2020 b). This lead to the longest widespread loss of livelihood and massive population displacement. Small holder rain fed agriculture and pastoralism are the major sources of livelihoods and well being which has intensified widespread vulnerability to climate change risks (Kalele Etal.,2021)

The issue of Climate Justice was highlighted as a stumbling block where ( Netwell et al,2020) argues that transformative Climate Justice requires actors to move beyond 'Silos' of mitigation and adaptation and bridge the gap between justice concerns in Climate change funding and interventions on the ground.

(Rao et al, ) states that the social differentiation, equity and power dynamics shape identities, social positioning and relations,roles and lived experience, thus affecting vulnerability and options for adaptation actions in many communities in Sub Saharan Africa.Resources and support for Climate action on the ground are awarded according to social hierarchy and whom you know.Up to this point the research is real and states our true experience as a grassroots organization implementing mitigation and adaptation measures in the community and schools since 2012.

7th Oct, 2023 -

Mamawatoto youth leaders Evans Meng'oru, Francis Musyoka and Roy Kiplagat led by Claudia Mbinda travelled from Kajiado East (Mashuru) to Kajiado Town Enchula Resort to take part in the "Climate Justice Coping Study in Arid and Semi- Arid Lands in Kenya 2023 research() conference.

Mama Watoto Africa is working to change the status quo in East Africa that historically empowers those in power. Resources and support for climate action on the ground are awarded according to social hierarchy and whom you may know. Up to this point the research is real and states our true experience as a grassroots organization implementing mitigation and adaptation measures in the community and schools since 2012.

In addition there has been heavier rainfall than usual causing floods(KMD,2020 b). There was the longest widespread livelihood losses and massive displacement of populations.

(Rao Etal., ) states that the social differentiation, equity and power dynamics shape identities, social positioning and relations,roles and lived experience, thus affecting vulnerability and options for adaptation actions in many communities in Subsaharan Africa.

Resources and support for Climate action on the ground are awarded according to social hierarchy and whom you know. Up to this point the research is real and states our true experience as a grassroots organization implementing mitigation and adaptation measures in the community and schools since 2012.

23rd September  2023

To be continued...The Elimu TV student conference, The MWTA/ KPVA eco-club was more than glad to represent Konza Plains View Academy (Kajiado) and Konza ABC secondary school( Machakos) in a students conference focusing on the green transition.They took part in planting over 3000 trees in Kasarani national stadium .Amani Selah and Victor both students of Konza Plains View Academy junior secondary presented a poem  entitled, “ Life ended yesterday” Which was aired on Elimu TV. The day was crowned by presentation of a beautiful  Eco- basket to the CEO Elimu TV Madam Jane. 

AUG 13, 2023 - Right now as we are speaking crops have started drying in the shamba (farm fields).  This will be the third season in a row 

AUG 8, 2023 - Mamawatoto youth leaders Evans Meng'oru,Francis Musyoka and Roy Kiplagat led by Claudia Mbinda travelled from Kajiado East(Mashuru) to Kajiado Town Enchula Resort to take part in the "Climate Justice Coping Study in Arid and Semi- Arid Lands in Kenya 2023 research() conference.

JUNE 11, 2023 - 📄 Recent Kenyan News Coverage of Mama Watoto Africa Org  Download

MAY 13, 2023 - 🎶🎷🎙️🎹🌿 Reggae song: being created by Konza Mamawatoto Youth Singers & MC Teach, ( Claudia Mbinda Mwende )

MAY 13, 2023 - Drought eradication measures are what we are all about.We can't sit and watch animals die due to drought,  crops dry in the gardens due to drought, waste plastic materials which are deposited into the environment.Our youth group aims at educating our community about the importance of trees and why we should recycle and reuse plastics. Some of the reasons why we need to reuse polythene bags for nursery is to reduce their harmful effect on the earth's surface.

MAY 10, 2023 - Konza, Machakos, and Kajiado has been experiencing drought and famine in the past couple of years. This can be attributed to poor rainfall, desertification due to cutting trees to burn charcoal. Over grazing and lack of timely information regarding climate change.  Citizens continue to count their losses every year as they plant crops which end up drying in the shambas, cattle dying and wildlife carcasses along main roads. 

Claudia Mbinda Mwende has been carrying a vision for empowerment through grassroots action in her community since birth

MamaWATOTO is a community based organization registered first in Machakos as a self-help group in 2012 and currently working as a CBO in Kajiado county. MWTA mainly focuses on climate change related initiatives that empower youth, women, marginalized groups and children economically and socially through green jobs creation and environmental awareness. MWTA previously worked with the ILO to undertake Eco-skills and SYB training towards employment creation and elimination of Child labor in Busia, Kilifi, and Kitui counties. The training resulted in the creation of over 200 green jobs collectively. MWTA has worked with over ten schools in Machakos county in Eco-club activities and garbage mapping.

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