Browse opinions submitted by Kenyan youth on active environmental policies and legislation.
| Name | Contact | Location | Policy / Topic | Views / Suggestions | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golda Awino | g***@gmail.com +254 74* *** 075 |
Nairobi, KE | FCMA | While Section 56 is intended to support sustainable forest management, its broad authorization powers risk enabling privatization and exploitation of public forests unless strict oversight, transparency, and community participation are guaranteed. And we all know what that means. | 8 May 2026 |
| Faith Koitikei | f***@gmail.com +254 75* *** 617 |
Nairobi, KE | FCMA | As a young Kenyan, I feel that this Bill talks a lot about management, regulation, and infrastructure, but very little about the people who will live with the long term effects of these decisions. Forests are becoming smaller every year, climate change is affecting rainfall and food security, and many communities already struggle with water shortages. Because of this, forest laws should focus first on protection and restoration before commercial use. I am particularly worried about opening public forests to roads, pipelines, and other developments through Section 56. Even when projects begin as "public interest" developments, they can slowly lead to destruction of forests, human encroachment, and loss of biodiversity. Once forests are damaged, it takes decades to recover them. | 8 May 2026 |
| Rodhey Andeka | r***@gmail.com +254 71* *** 643 |
Nairobi, KE | Energy Policy | The policy should be strengthened by clearly prioritising renewable energy pathways over fossil fuels, including a more defined approach to the gradual phase down of coal and a cautious, limited role for natural gas, in order to fully align with Kenya's climate commitments and renewable energy advantage. | 2 May 2026 |
| Adalia Barsito | a***@gmail.com +254 11* *** 229 |
Nairobi, KE | Energy Policy | This policy represents a major effort to reform how the country produces and uses power. And it is essentially built on principles of sustainability, equity, and economic development and seeks to aim for a just energy transition. However, a significant gap exists between these ambitions and the current reality, where over 60% of households still rely on biomass for cooking. While there is strong support for renewable sources like geothermal and wind, the system currently lacks the grid readiness and storage needed to fully integrate them. A major point of contention is the inclusion of fossil fuels, specifically coal for industrial use and natural gas as a transition fuel, which critics see as a contradiction to clean energy goals. | 1 May 2026 |
| Christian Odhiambo | c***@gmail.com +254 11* *** 200 |
Nairobi, KE | Energy Policy | Overall, the policy presents a strong and forward looking vision, especially around renewable energy, universal access, and green industrialisation. However, there are a few critical issues that stand out. The biggest concern is the gap between ambition and implementation. While the policy sets very high targets, the current energy system is already under strain, particularly in transmission, distribution, and system integration. | 1 May 2026 |
| Winny Jerop | 1***@cuea.edu +254 79* *** 635 |
Nairobi, KE | Energy Policy | Natural gas is framed as a transition fuel, but it still extends dependence on fossil systems and risks delaying a full shift to renewables. Together, they create a tension between a clean energy pathway and a carbon heavy backup path that may become harder to reverse. | 1 May 2026 |
| Raphael Munyaka | r***@gmail.com +254 71* *** 657 |
Nairobi, KE | Energy Policy | The policy rightly focuses on universal access and renewable energy, but it needs stronger implementation frameworks and financing clarity to deliver impact. | 1 May 2026 |
| Christopher Mutuku | c***@gmail.com +254 11* *** 918 |
Nairobi, KE | Energy Policy | Kenya cannot pursue clean energy while still investing in coal and expanding fossil fuels. The policy needs to move from ambition to clear choices by fully prioritising renewables and protecting communities affected by energy projects. | 1 May 2026 |
| Dianah Otieno | d***@gmail.com | Nairobi, KE | FCMA | The policy should clarify its stance on green hydrogen and critical minerals, ensuring that resource extraction and industrial development do not come at the expense of ecosystems and local communities. A more cohesive, transparent, and enforceable pathway is needed to align financing, infrastructure, and governance with Kenya's climate and development goals. | 1 May 2026 |