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Speaking at ChangeNow Summit at the Grand Palais, in Paris, 🇫🇷! In my opening keynote address on the “Rio Trio Synergies to Restore Land, Climate & Biodiversity,” I emphasized the urgency of moving beyond fragmented approaches and advancing integrated solutions that connect land restoration, climate action, and biodiversity. Proud to share the work we are leading at the Green generation initiative ( @GGI_Kenya ) on this global platform, demonstrating how community-driven, ecosystem-based approaches can deliver impact at scale. #ChangeNOW2026

When the continent was reeling from the impacts of COVID19, I attended the #AUSummit2023 and @AUC_MoussaFaki gave one of the most profound speeches that must be deeply reflected. “….The interest of others are threatening to turn Africa into a battleground for geostrategic struggles and in doing so is creating a new version of Cold War.We oppose any form of instrumentalization of our member states”.

The absence of permanent African seats on the Security Council is indefensible. The Security Council must reflect today’s world. This is 2026 — not 1946. Whenever decisions about Africa and the world are on the table, Africa must be at the table.

Today, I had the honor to engage with His Excellency Dr. @AbdelattyBadr Minister for Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt. #CAADP #AGENDA2063 #AUSummitt2026

Arrived at the @_AfricanUnion for the #39thAUSummit focused on the 2026 theme of the year: “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063.” Keen to see Africa’s development approach in the wake of the ongoing global geopolitical shifts during this summit. @Lin_Makau @MosesVilakati @AU_DARBE

On the invitation of Ruivini De Silva, Deputy Permanent Representative of @MFA_SriLanka to @UNEP , I had the pleasure of visiting the Sri Lanka High Commission for an incredibly insightful conversation on the shuttle diplomacy with @cymgunep at the centre that led to the successful adoption of UNEA-7 Resolution 7/6 on Enhancing Meaningful Participation of Youth in Environmental Processes and Environmental Education, gavelled just three days ago. We reflected on the strategic consensus-building that underpinned the resolution’s passage and exchanged perspectives from my ongoing research on youth participation in multilateral environmental governance. Our discussion also explored concrete pathways for implementation,translating this landmark decision into tangible opportunities for children and young people to meaningfully shape environmental action at all levels. Grateful to Sri Lanka for its leadership and commitment to advancing youth-inclusive environmental governance at UNEP.

Honoured to address the closing of the 3rd Global Youth Environment Assembly in Nairobi now the largest youth-led environmental gathering in UNEP’s history. I applauded the incredible leadership of young people worldwide and reaffirmed Kenya’s unwavering commitment to meaningful youth participation in global environmental governance. As we launch the Global Youth Declaration and head into UNEA-7, I encouraged youth to engage boldly and urged Member States to open policy spaces wider. Kenya stands ready to champion youth-led solutions. Together, we are building a resilient and sustainable future for our planet. #YouthEnvironmentAssembly #UNEA7 #ClimateAction

Today I had the honour of opening the Youth Environment Assembly #YEA2025. Over 2,000 young leaders showed once again that youth are not the future; they are partners shaping the world of today. Your energy, advocacy & science-driven action give multilateralism its heartbeat.

Young people from around the world are gathering in Nairobi for the Youth Environment Assembly #YEA2025, where they will engage in policy discussions, knowledge sharing, & more, ahead of #UNEA7. Check out the schedule of events here: cymgenv.net/yea-2025   @cymgunep

The past weeks have been intense at @UNEP with member states doing first reading of the draft resolutions to be considered by #UNEA-7. Having invested a lot of time this year researching on the Impact of Youth Participation in the Global Environmental Policy making,it was incredible to see a draft resolution on enhancing meaningful youth participation in environmental governance tabled by @MFA_SriLanka and defended fiercely by the @EUinKenya .

🇪🇹 AFRICA CLIMATE VICTORY! ​Ethiopia has secured the Africa Group of Negotiators' (AGN) endorsement to host COP32 in Addis Ababa in 2027! ​Confirmed during the Africa Day Ministerial Debate at COP30, this win solidifies Africa's role as a leader & solution provider. ​Unified Stance: The Addis Ababa Declaration (ACS2) is now the continent's climate roadmap. ​$50B Goal: Launch of ACF & ACIC to mobilize annual finance for African-led green solutions. ​Addis Ababa will be the center of global climate action in 2027!

"The most ironic part about being an African diplomat at the UN is that you're often defending a system that you were marginalized in." Martin Kimani, Permanent Representative of Kenya to the UN!

⏰ DEADLINE TOMORROW! ⏰ "#AUEU25 Through Our Lens" Photography Competition! 📷 Free entry. 📷 International exhibition. 📷 €500 prize + funded travel to #AddisAbaba for two winners: one from #Africa and one from the #EU Submit now: 👇 eeas.europa.eu/delegations/af…

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Last week I had the pleasure of speaking on Africa Youth Climate Leadership at the #GirlsTakeOver luncheon hosted by the embassy of @SweinEthiopia in Addis. Always inspired by Sweden’s longstanding promotion of youth engagement and am forever grateful to Amb. @CarolineVicini and the @SwedeninKE as it’s through their steadfast support that youth engagement to @UNEP stands tall today as well as to the Africa Climate Summit.

Your Voice, Your Road! 👇 We have created resources, training, and opportunities for young advocates to prepare for the AU–EU Ministerial Summit, with leaders of the AU and the EU in Angola, and the Africa–Europe Week in Luanda. Download the app and access them now!

Smiles when you unexpectedly bump into a bro and within minutes you’re deep into everything from UN work and US triggers to geopolitics, democracy, growing youth influence on governance, AU affairs, Kenya’s climate leadership, and even the Vatican’s role in shaping the global agenda. Wow 😅 @nhialgdeng

Thanks Michele Rizzi and Sara Svalgaard for inviting me to a very fruitful meeting at the @EUtoAU in such a short notice. We will continue to work together around our common interests towards sustained momentun on youth engagement across climate governance in Africa particularly via Africa Youth Climate Assembly.The upcoming AU-EU Summit in Luanda and #COP30 present opportunities to have this ongoing collaboration at play. @RitaFBaptista @EUAmbKenya @Teresaribera @lizwathuti @CarolineVicini @EU_Commission

It was great touching base with @WanambwaL here at the @_AfricanUnion and discussed a wide range of ideas on fast-tracking the African Great Green Wall 10-Year implementation Framework (2024–2034).
Also we looked into the post ACS/AYCA2025 opportunities leveraging youth leadership across Sahel & SADC. My colleague @OttaroA presented the faith-based action imperative in GGW exemplified by the work of @CYNESA .