Beyond the Talk: Meru Youth Water the Change They Preach
MC Judge (on the left) admires a Mugumo Tree with Francis Mugambi AKA Kibeste. Photo/Mc Judge. We’ve all met that one person who can give a TED Talk about saving the planet, yet can’t save a single seedling. But this Mazingira Day, Meru youth decided to flip the script. They didn’t just talk about the environment; they walked it, dug it, and planted it — literally. At the heart of this green revolution was Francis Mugambi, popularly known as Kibeste — the kind of youth leader whose energy for environmental causes could recharge a dead solar panel. Kibeste has been championing for a greener Meru long before it was trendy. Honestly, if tree planting had a Nobel category, his name would already be engraved on the trophy. The action unfolded in Makutano, where a vibrant mix of youth groups — The Patriots, Makutano CBO, and a crew of entertainers — rolled up their sleeves and got to work. Together, they planted over 2,000 trees to rescue the Gachiuma River source, which has been on env...