From 2021 to 2025, the Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) programme in Kenya has been a bold and transformative powerhouse. As the programme nears its conclusion, this collection of impact stories captures the soul of a movement brought to life by communities, civil society, youth, women, Indigenous Peoples, and frontline defenders of our environment.
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Over four days in August, we celebrated our successes and acknowledged the challenges, recognising that our efforts to amplify voices have laid the foundation for a lasting movement.
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In episode 6 of the Hali Hewa Podcast, we explore how the Kenya Institute of Puppet Theatre (KIPT) is turning puppetry, a playful art form, into a powerful tool for climate advocacy. Guests, Tony Mboyo and Phylemon Odhiambo, share how KIPT uses performance and storytelling to make climate change issues more accessible, relatable, and inspiring for children, youth, and marginalised communities. From captivating shows in villages to interactive performances in schools, KIPT has been part of the Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) programme, engaging audiences across Kenya and sparking real change. In this episode, we discuss how puppetry makes climate change messages resonate with all ages, hear inspiring community stories, reflect on the role of the arts in climate justice, and explore how you can support creative climate advocacy.
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"Shosh Karibu Aende," part of the Kasweetie Series 3, follows Kasweetie, a young girl advocating climate action in her informal settlement. After devastating floods in Nairobi led to property damage and loss of life, her grandmother, Shosh, fell ill from contaminated water. Kasweetie mobilises local Members of the County Assembly to help her grandmother and use the opportunity to educate them about the health impacts of climate change, showcasing the importance of community involvement in addressing these issues.
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