Christine Mbithi

Wife, Mother, #Journalist, Communication Specialist, Digital Strategist #Climate Comms

[Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative @fossiltreaty]

A new report from the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative, Oil Change International, and MENA Fem Movement for Economic, Development and Ecological Justice highlights the link between reliance on fossil fuels and rising debt in the Global South.

The report titled “Spillover Effects: The Fossil Fuel-Debt Trap in the Global South,” shows how many countries across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and parts of Asia are entrapped by unjust debt which prevents them from moving away from fossil fuel consumption and production. Some nations are encouraged to expand fossil fuel production to service debt - crowding out investment in renewable energy and undermining climate action, as well as the delivery of critical public services such as health and education.

It highlights that achieving an equitable transition requires global efforts to address unjust debt and reform unfair international financial systems.

🔗Read the full report for more insights and key recommendations:https://t.co/FwjeBK3Hn9

[Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative @fossiltreaty]

Kenya’s County Governments have endorsed the call for a Fossil Fuel Treaty!

@KenyaGovernors across the nation have been actively championing renewable energy initiatives, from solarising water schemes and street lighting to adopting clean cooking solutions.

And now they’re backing the call for a Fossil Fuel Treaty, joining over 145 subnational governments worldwide that support a Treaty to facilitate a fair, financed, and equitable transition to renewable energy.

This collective effort underscores the critical role of local governments in driving climate solutions from the ground up. It sends a clear message: communities on the frontlines are ready for a managed phase-out of fossil fuels and a shift to renewable energy.

The announcement was made during a recent consultative meeting convened by the Council of Governors, The Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative and
@PowerShftAfrica
to discuss the just energy transition and the proposed Fossil Fuel Treaty .

#FossilFuelTreaty

[Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative @fossiltreaty]

🚨 BIG NEWS from #COP30:

🇨🇴Colombia and 🇳🇱the Netherlands will co-host the 1st International Conference on the Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia – April 28–29, 2026.

[Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative @fossiltreaty]

#Cambodia just became the 18th country to officially support the #FossilFuelTreaty! 🇰🇭

At #COP30 in Belém, Cambodia affirmed their commitment to a fast, fair and financed global transition aligned with a low-carbon, climate-resilient future.

🔗 https://t.co/DxeGVszXtb

[Climate Action Network International (CAN) @CANIntl]

🚨BIG NEWS! Colombia will host the 1st Int'l Conference on the Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels in April 2026!

🌐Building on the success of previous diplomatic summits, it aims to facilitate a planned, just, and sustainable phase-out of #fossilfuels.

More to come at #COP30!

#UNGA

[Global Climate and Health Alliance @GCHAlliance]

🔜Join global climate leaders, mayors, health pros & UN Climate Change Special Rapporteur for launch of Cradle to Grave: The Health Toll of Fossil Fuels & Imperative for a Just Transition, crosscutting report on health impacts of fossil fuel use
👉Register https://t.co/TVPoUe93eZ

[Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative @fossiltreaty]

From cradle to grave, fossil fuels are making us sick. 🛑
This landmark report reveals the health toll at every stage of their life cycle—and why a just transition can’t wait.

🚨 Global Launch | 16 Sept - 9 am NY/ 10 am Brasilia / 2 pm UK/ 3 pm South Africa, Geneva/ 4 pm Nairobi/ 6.30 pm New Delhi/ 9 pm Malaysia

🗣️ UN SR on Climate, Helen Clark, Courtney Howard, Nnimmo Bassey + more

👉 Register: https://t.co/vI5ww1QjEE
🌐 EN/ES/FR/PT

#ClimateHealth #JustTransition #FossilFreeFuture

[Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative @fossiltreaty]

🎨Artists across the African continent are joining forces in a visionary new campaign using the power of art to demand climate justice for African communities.

Are you a Pan-African or Afrodiasporic artist who believes in a new future for our beloved continent? Join the chorus of artists calling for All Power to the People! ✊🏿🌍Selected works will be featured online and showcased in Addis Ababa during Africa Climate Week & Summit.

🖼️ Submit your original work & join the pledge at https://t.co/un5KkgOmDH
🗓️Deadline: Aug 20
🗯️Submissions are possible in English, French, Portuguese & Arabic

[The People’s President @bonifacemwangi]

Important information for taking part in peaceful protests. See you in the streets, and be safe. #Justice4OurMashujaa #NeverForgetKE #FagiaWote

[Faith Odhiambo @FaithOdhiambo8]

Please contact the @LawSocietyofKe and any of our partners to report any incidents that require intervention. The toll-free lines are provided below.

[Larry Madowo @LarryMadowo]

Kenyan police commit more police brutality during protests against police brutality.

The police chief has ordered this officer arrested but the use of excessive force is systemic in the service. Who protects you from the police?

[Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative @fossiltreaty]

🌍 Last week, the nation-states participating in discussions on a Fossil Fuel Treaty met to talk over progress so far and strategies to advance the proposal 🤝

[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

Uproar Over Ojwang’ Murder

Pentecostal Voice of Kenya condemns Ojwang’s murder
Munyuru: End these extra-judicial killings in the country

Luo Council of Elders condemn Albert Ojwang’s murder
Ahago: Where is our future and the country’s future?

#CitizenWeekend @OBurrows

[Ayub Sh Abdikadir @AyubAbdikadir]

This Mbagathi Hospital report and CCTV footage obtained by @citizentvkenya point to well-choreographed attempts to conceal the murder of Mwalimu Albert Ojwang'. Outrageous and inhumane. #JusticeForAlbertOjwang

[Christine Mbithi @NthuleMbithi]

Happening now! Tune in to watch it here https://t.co/JvUtYd2PkK

[Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative @fossiltreaty]

As World Environment Day approaches, Kenyan leaders from faith, civil society, youth, Indigenous communities, labour and policy circles are coming together to call for a Fossil Fuel Treaty 🌍🔥

In Kenya — a country known for its climate leadership and ambitious renewable energy plans — stakeholders are uniting to back this global effort and urging the government to join the call for a Treaty that supports the goal of 100% renewable energy.

📅 Press conference: 3 June, 9:00–11:00am
📍 Venue: Villa Rosa Kempinski, Nairobi
🎤 Speakers:
👤 Mohamed Adow (Power Shift Africa)
👤 Hakeem Khalid (SUPKEM)
👤 Muthoni Kariuki (Green Age Warriors)
👤 Prince Papa (Fossil Fuel Treaty)
✉️ To RSVP or learn more, contact: [email protected]

#WorldEnvironmentDay #FossilFreeFuture

[Christine Mbithi @NthuleMbithi]

https://t.co/yz0YmJU81g

[Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative @fossiltreaty]

The world is watching the US today as President Trump is sworn into office. The danger posed to climate and human rights by this administration is real, but it's also important to remember that Trump cannot prevent transformative global climate action from going forward. 🧵

[Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative @fossiltreaty]

It’s time for African governments to support the proposal for a #FossilFuelTreaty! ✊🏿🌎

“Coal, gas and oil exploration in Africa has destroyed our way of life, turned young people into militias, and brought more misery, tears, and death to our continent,” says @bonifacemwangi, human rights activist, photojournalist and our newest #FossilFuelTreaty champion.

[Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative @fossiltreaty]

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: The Bahamas 🇧🇸 joined bloc of countries seeking to negotiate a #FossilFuelTreaty, and Pakistan 🇵🇰 committed to discuss an equitable and just transition with the growing group of now 16 nations across 4 continents.

This group is leading on a global plan to manage an equitable phase-out of fossil fuels and a fair energy transition away from fossil fuels.

Join the movement today 👇
https://t.co/YOHHNNfIZa
#ClimateAction

[Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative @fossiltreaty]

#Freetown takes bold climate action! ⚡️🇸🇱

Today, @FCC_Freetown, #SierraLeone, joins over 120 cities worldwide in backing the #FossilFuelTreaty, becoming the 2nd African capital to join the call to #EndFossilFuels! 🎉

Read our press release at https://t.co/aos5CXQeUa!