Friends of River Ezava-Forezava

The second edition of the Sports4Ezava Tournament were held in Tambua Ward. We were able to conduct an activity that brought together over 500 young people in playing the sport for climate action eduction. We also attracted multiple other stakeholders and partners in the roll out of the activity. Most notably the contributions of KNCCI Vihiga branch, YALI RLC EA, Kenyatta University, USAID, MESI CBO and all the local football teams that took part in the activity. We feel greatly indebted for the amazing show of support. The following teams participated in the 2nd edition of the Sports4Ezava Tournament and were successfully awarded certificates! 1. Gamalenga FC Wycliffe Chabuga- SPORTS4EZAVA/001/AUG/2024 Artaban Odundo- SPORTS4EZAVA/002/AUG/2024 Caleb Kiplagat- SPORTS4EZAVA/003/AUG/2024 Gregory Anyura- SPORTS4EZAVA/004/AUG/2024 Justus Miheso- SPORTS4EZAVA/005/AUG/2024 Phestus Obiri- SPORTS4EZAVA/006/AUG/2024 Eugene Ayuya- SPORTS4EZAVA/007/AUG/2024 Victor Soren- SPORTS4EZAVA/008/AUG/2024...

Ah, International Youth Day! A time when the future leaders of tomorrow gather, bursting with enthusiasm, ideas, and—apparently—a touch of controversy. This year’s event at Vihiga Boys High School was a hit, or so it seemed. The theme? “Food Systems: Youth Innovations for Planetary and Human Health.” Sounds promising, right? A mix of planetary health, human health, and innovative youth. What could go wrong? Well, as it turns out, quite a bit or maybe nothing at all. Let’s start with the attendees list. In theory, this event was all about empowering the youth. In practice, though? Some say it felt more like a reunion of the political inner circle’s favorite nephews and nieces. Rumor has it that the only criterion for getting an invite was knowing someone who knows someone who once shook hands with some guy at the directorate but I beg to disagree. I know no man in power but si I was there, let that rest! Most of those that missed the event were angrily streaming the event on  Facebo...

If you have been to Mbale Town you probably know about the Municipal Grounds as we commonly call it, a lush oasis teeming with indigenous trees. If you have not, let me tell you something, the grounds are more than just a green space; it is a vibrant hub for the community, hosting countless socio-cultural activities. Each year on the 26th of December, it becomes the epicenter of the Maragoli Culture event, a joyous celebration that honors the local traditions and brings the community together. But how can this ground act as a plug for entrenching agro-forestry among local small holder farmers?  To answer this question, we look into how these trees are demonstrating a strong case for preservation of indigenous forests. We analyze how each aspect of the over 200 trees bring forth an argument that  can help our farmers build   A Canopy of Heritage As you walk through this community social ground in Mbale Town, the majestic canopy of indigenous trees forms a natural roof...