The Wangari Maathai Institute (WMI) conducted experiential learning field activities at John Michuki Memorial Park and the Wangari Maathai Institute Campus on 18th and 19th March 2021, respectively. The second day's activities also involved visits to the Githingiti informal settlement (located in Ndumbuini), CAVS Dam and at the bridge between the Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre and WMI to observe and carry out key informant interviews regarding the extent and impact of riparian and conservation areas encroachment.

Wangari Maathai Institute participated in this year's celebration of the Wangari Maathai Day/Africa Environment Day that was held on March 3, 2021, at the Hon. Michuki Memorial Park. The event was organized in partnership with the Green Belt Movement (GBM), under the theme "Reimagining the Future: Clean and Green Cities for All".

The University of Nairobi through the Earth observation and environmental sensing for climate-smart sustainable agropastoral ecosystem transformation in East Africa (ESSA) project is offering 2 Ph.D. and 3 M.Sc. scholarships in various areas of research outlined in the document below:

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