Esther Makokha

Environmental Enthusiast

[United Nations Information Service in Nairobi @UNISNairobi]

Today we celebrate young people’s creativity and leadership, and the shared hopes that unite them across every context.

#InternationalYouthDay #YouthDay

[NTV Kenya @ntvkenya]

UN Expansion: Why Nairobi?

Zainab Hawa Bangura: Kenya is the country that has the highest number of UN staff in the world.

#FixingTheNationNTV @NationFmKE @EricLatiff
@MariamBishar

[Esther Makokha @esmakokha]

Every year, the planet sends us signals. Rising temperatures. Shrinking glaciers. More frequent extreme weather events. This is no longer a prediction it's our reality, and the time to act is now.

#WorldEnvironmentDay #NowForClimate #EveryActionCounts #Conservation

[Amb Hon Ababu-Namwamba, EGH🇰🇪 @AbabuNamwamba]

To mark the International World Forest Day, @AN__Foundation supported the reforestation of Namenya hills in an exercise led by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Port Victoria Station and two hundred youth from five Technical Colleges across Busia County (Bumbe National Polytechnic, Bunyala, Dr Wako, Chemasiri, and Butula TVCs), hosted by the Young Catholic Association (YCA) of St. Nicholas Port Victoria Catholic Parish. Over 1000 trees were planted.

Namenya Hill becomes the 3rd block I have adopted in Busia County for restoration and regeneration, joining the Port Victoria Forest Station/Njalagobe Hills and the Singwe ecosystem. Port Victoria Forest Station is a 601.6-hectare conservation area located in Bunyala Sub-County, Busia County, managed by the KFS and encompassing the four key hills of Mumbaka, Wanga, Namuluku, and Nanyungu. It is the only forest in Busia County and plays a crucial role in nourishing the Yala Swamp. In less than a year I have added over 2000 trees to the Port Victoria Forest ecosystem, and distributed hundreds of fruit trees to the local community.

Nationally, I have adopted three other natural ecosystems across Kenya: Arabuko Sokoke Forest in Kilifi County, Kwale County Mangrove Forest and Cheptais Forest Block of Mt. Elgon, for purposes of sustained regeneration and protection.

At below 1.0% Busia has among the lowest forest cover ratios in Kenya, way below the national average of just under 10% (itself still quite low). Everyone must do more to reverse this, by growing and nurturing our environs for our own good and for the good of our children and their children.

I thank Mr. Job Wakoli, Manager of the Port Victoria Forest Station and his Officers for their continued support. I commend our young people from across Busia County for choosing to be part of the solution to the big environmental challenges facing our world, and my home Catholic Parish, St. Nicholas Port Victoria, for being the perfect host.

I was represented at today’s exercise by Pastor John Osimbo, Director, Kenya Film Classification Board.

[United Nations Information Service in Nairobi @UNISNairobi]

@ #UNEA7 today,👉 The 🌐 Global Environment Outlook (GEO-7) report was launched.

It brings together the voices of 287 experts from 82 countries, with contributions from over 800 reviewers worldwide to scientifically assess our worlds environment.

Is our nature collapsing? 📘

[NOVA @DearMine210]

No community celebrates the birth of a newborn baby than elephants!🐘. This trumpeting and elation is far beyond angels can sing in heavenly places. What a heart-melting and awe-inspiring sighting? 🐘❤️

[Amb Hon Ababu-Namwamba, EGH🇰🇪 @AbabuNamwamba]

As we embarked on official duty in Vienna, Austria, I led our delegation and Embassy staff in praying and honouring the indelible memory of Baba Raila Amolo Odinga, as we closed the Embassy's condolences book. Rest well eternal Jakom. You gave the very best of yourself to the Motherland. Special appreciation to colleague Ambassadors Valerie Rugene and Daniel Waisiko Wambura. @ValerieRugene @Kmunep

[Kennedy Odede @KennedyOdede]

I am deeply humbled and honoured to receive the 2025 Nelson Mandela Prize.

This recognition is not mine alone — it belongs to the resilient communities in Kenya’s urban informal settlements, whose strength, hope, and determination inspire me every day.

Thank you to UNON and the DiplomaticCorps partners for your warm congratulations. This award renews our commitment at SHOFCO to build a more just, inclusive, and dignified world — from the grassroots up.
Asanteni sana.
#MandelaPrize2025 #SHOFCO #CommunityPower #Ubuntu

[United Nations Information Service in Nairobi @UNISNairobi]

UNON and Diplomatic Corps partners congratulate @KennedyOdede from Kenya for winning the 2025 Nelson Mandela Prize.

@KennedyOdede won the award for his critical work in urban informal settlements reaching over 2.5 million people annually across Kenya.

#MandelaPrize2025 #SHOFCO

[Esther Makokha @esmakokha]

@GladysShollei Congratulations

[Steve Harvey @IAmSteveHarvey]

Go to sleep with a prayer 🙏🏽

[Steve Harvey @IAmSteveHarvey]

I wish I never sold my ___________. Fill in the blank 👇🏾

[Esther Makokha @esmakokha]

@Kenyans Strong

[Esther Makokha @esmakokha]

@SakajaJohnson Congratulations your excellency.

[JOEPRAIZE @joepraize]

I like this one. Took this from facebook.
#istandwithpastorchris

[TESTIMONY JAGA @testimonyjaga]

What am I hearing on this app? Arrest who??? Please be guided ooo! #iStandWithPastorchris #Nigeria #COVID19 #COVID19Pandemic #5G

[Kenyan Youth Biodiversity Network (KYBN) @youth_actionke]

The 3rd item in our #GYBNKenyaChristmasGiftHamper is here! Invite 20 members to sign this petition and woalah, the water bottle is ALL YOURS! Let each of your friends comment with their after-vote screenshots.

Sign the petition here: https://t.co/PgwhNM56p7

[Eliud Kipchoge - EGH🇰🇪 @EliudKipchoge]

Today we went to the Moon and came back to earth! I am at a loss for words for all the support I have received from all over the world.

Thank you to all who gave me the opportunity. Asante.

[Esther Makokha @esmakokha]

@Akisawandera It's never a good feeling to lose a life whether relative or not. KFS couldn't have saved the lives but negligence ruled.