Loise Machira

I care about both our wellbeing as people & the planet. Something tells me if we get it right on both fronts, we'll solve many of the world’s global challenges.

[Larry Madowo @LarryMadowo]

Are Kenyans too polite, or are Nigerians too aggressive?

Yvonne Orji perfectly captured the difference in temperament

[Tizi Talks @tizitalks]

Who is ready for a #JoyMagenta weekend? We're celebrating 15 years of #GlobalWellnessDay this Saturday at @Nrbstrt_Kitchen 🎉

We say an absolute YES to #wellness! 🥳

See you there, and bring a friend✅️

cc: @wellness_day @GWDKenya
@goplacesdigital

[Eric Muli @RealEricMuli]

Had a great conversation on @cnbcafrica's #powerlunch this week discussing the #FinanceBill and what it could mean for Kenya's #realestate sector. #Policy matters because it shapes the environment in which #businesses invest, build, and grow. Thank you @cnbcafrica for having me!

[Loise Machira @loisemachira]

Impact is the action we take to lift those around us. Honoured to have shared my story at the #griotsfellowship by @LeoAfricaInst; a powerful platform amplifying voices that are transforming communities in Africa.🌍 @IMChallengeug @SegalFoundation
#leoafricatalks #socialimpact

[LéO Africa Institute @LeoAfricaInst]

Where Are the Leaders? | From Empathy to Impact | Loise Machira's Story

LéO Africa Talks | @loisemachira

GriotsConference2025
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[LéO Africa Institute @LeoAfricaInst]

Celebrating 2025 and Launching Our Griots Stories https://t.co/xpKCd8YN1j
"Throughout January, we will publish all talks from the inaugural Griots Conference, spotlighting five fellows across our platforms. This means you will engage with powerful narratives offering unique insights into leadership, innovation, resilience, and community transformation across Africa. Each story represents not just one person's journey but a contribution to our continent's living archive of wisdom."

#GriotsConference2025

[Loise Machira @loisemachira]

History will remember Hon. @RailaOdinga for his belief that Kenya could rise higher. His journey of resilience, conviction, and love for our country reminds us that true leadership is service. Kenya stands taller because of him. 🇰🇪 #RestInPeace

[LéO Africa Institute @LeoAfricaInst]

@loisemachira's talk traced her evolution from witnessing Kenya's 2007 post-election violence as a powerless teenager to becoming a leader in social justice and climate action.

She recounted how the violence, which killed over 1,100 people and displaced 600,000, planted a question in her mind: "Where are the leaders?" She explained that this drove her to volunteer with the Kenya Red Cross and later study public international law to understand how systems could protect human rights and prevent civil conflict.

She shared that in 2021, she joined a coalition that successfully advocated for Kenya's Mental Health (Amendment) Bill, which recognized therapy as a health service, prohibited insurance discrimination, and established penalties for violations—proving that citizen action could make laws reflect humanity.

Machira described how her leadership journey accelerated during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown when families in Kariobangi North informal settlement were unlawfully evicted. She recounted visiting with limited supplies, sharing one resident's story online with consent, and raising nearly $20,000 within a week through digital activism—eventually supporting over 600 families through a year-long relief project.

She reflected that this experience revealed the power of empathy paired with strategy and clear calls to action. She explained that today, through her organisation Green Energy Nest, she works with clean energy initiatives across Africa to amplify their impact and lead the just energy transition, emphasizing that while Africa holds 60% of the world's solar potential, 600 million people still lack electricity.

She concluded that her central message answers her childhood question: the leaders we've been waiting for are ourselves—"we are the ones" who must refuse to look away, ask uncomfortable questions, and believe that small actions can create big change.

#GriotsConference2025

[Loise Machira @loisemachira]

@LeoAfricaInst @AworiEmmanuel @KasUganda @SegalFoundation Congratulations @AworiEmmanuel 🎊

[Philip Anthony Mitchell @PhilipAMitchell]

Prayers for the families of #irynazarutska and #charliekirk

[LéO Africa Institute @LeoAfricaInst]

Meet | Loise Machira

@loisemachira is the director of Green Energy Nest, the founder of Tizi Talks, and a social impact and wellness advocate.

In 2020, she led a campaign that raised $20,000 for families facing eviction in Kenya, a pivotal moment that inspired the launch of Moriah Impact Collective, a platform connecting investors and donors to grassroots solutions and meaningful action.

Loise is committed to transforming Africa by integrating wellness, justice, and integrity into the systems that shape society. Her vision is of a continent rooted in ethical values, where equity, sustainable
development, and justice prevail.

[Green Energy Nest @greenenergynest]

At @greenenergynest we are committed to advancing #SDG12 by enabling brands to showcase their commitment to #sustainability from resource optimization to #circulareconomy models ♻️. Is this you?😍
Join our nest and be part of the change! 🌿 #climateaction

[Green Energy Nest @greenenergynest]

At @greenenergynest, we enable businesses in the #greeneconomy to build impactful brands while empowering them to become frontrunners in the rapidly growing sector. Through our work, we are championing #climateaction by connecting businesses to relevant consumers & investors!🪹🌱

[Green Energy Nest @greenenergynest]

Sisters in Climate & the Bloom hosted a powerful gathering, highlighting the crucial role African women play in climate action. Inspiring fireside chats showed how #women are leading sustainability efforts for a greener, more equitable future.🌍💚 #ClimateAction #Sustainability

[Tizi Talks @tizitalks]

Equipping young leaders in #publicservice with #wellness tools empowers them to serve from a healthy place. We were honored to train #youth leaders from Kenya’s political parties and civil society at @NIMDKenya ’s 5th Democracy Academy. #wyde #workplace #wellnessworkshop

[Loise Machira @loisemachira]

Excited for this panel on #mentalhealth in the workplace courtesy of @GWDKenya. I'll be sharing insights on #wellness safeguards & the importance of #personalwellbeing for effective #leadership. Grateful to be joining such brilliant panelists. Join us if you can! cc:@tizitalks

[Loise Machira @loisemachira]

Looking forward to this discussion tonight with Ezekiel Omondi on @iconradioke in light of #WorldMentalHealthDay. This year's focus will be on #mentalhealth in the workplace. We'll unpack what this means for employers & why personal wellness is crucial for employees.@tizitalks

[Loise Machira @loisemachira]

@LeOAfricNetwork Thank you ❤️

[Loise Machira @loisemachira]

When young people are empowered to execute their ideas, the impact will be multifold. I'm so glad to be part of the #friendsforleadership community which has been instrumental in my entrepreneurship journey!
@moriahimpact #IYD2024

[Loise Machira @loisemachira]

Kenyans, I hope today we will not be overcome with anger. God is urging his people to overcome evil with good. As we protest, let's be firm, BUT speak peace, and be respectful. We can't win this fight if we fight fire with fire. Be sober and be safe. 🙏🏽🇰🇪
#RejectFinanceBill2024