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In a significant event, Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya inaugurated the Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies at the University of Nairobi's Upper Kabete Campus. The institute, named after the renowned Nobel Peace Laureate Prof. Wangari Maathai, is poised to collaborate closely with the government to tackle climate change-related challenges and resource conflicts in Kenya and the wider region.

The Tropical Biology Association (TBA) team visited WMI on 3rd August 2023 to explore collaborative capacity building opportunities with WMI. TBA has been training the conservation leaders of tomorrow since 1995.

Course Duration: October 09 - November 17, 2023
Mode of study: Full time
Mode of delivery: Blended (virtual & face-face)
Cost per participant: Kshs. 50,000
Application fee: Kshs. 1,500 (non-refundable)

Application deadline: September 29, 2023

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Holders of at least a first degree or equivalent (related to natural resource
management) from a recognized institution

Course Duration: June 26 - August 05, 2023
Mode of study: Full time
Mode of delivery: Blended (virtual & face-face)
Cost per participant: Kshs. 50,000
Application fee: Kshs. 1,500 (non-refundable)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Holders of at least a first degree or equivalent (related to natural resource
management) from a recognized institution

H.E Pastor Dorcas Gachagua, the Second Lady visited Wangari Maathai Institute on May 22, 2023 and planted a tree in the compound.

These were the thought provoking words echoed by Italian President Sergio Mattarella when he delivered a public address on Climate Change at UON on 16th March 2023. read more

Wangari Maathai Institute and University of Copenhagen organized celebration for Africa Environment and Wangari Maathai Day at Gatugi Primary school in Othaya, Nyeri. The celebration was held under the gigantic fig tree Ficus lutea signifying the value of trees in environment conservation.

Dedication

Prof. Wangari Maathai

Daughter of Africa, winner of Nobel Prize for Peace 2004

The Mugumo tree

Kimingichi wabende

In future when our children awake,

Step out in a bright morning,

Smell the freshness of nature’s fragrance,

See the blooming and the blossoming flowers.

Touch the dew droplets on green leaves,

Feel the sensation of young sunrays,