Nature is unforgiving!

"Is it possible and sustainable for any nation to import food, water, and energy? I have serious doubts. We must change the way we handle our environment."- Christopher Mutisya


Do not shoot me! I am Che Guevera and worth more to you alive than dead. These were the words of Che Guevara, the Argentinian revolutionary when he was captured in Bolivia in 1967. The same words would sound to Kenyans as: Do not destroy me! I am Environment and worth more to you conserved than degraded. This is the unalloyed truth we must all face.

Mau, Aberdare, Mt. Kenya, Cherengani Hills, and Mt. Elgon are worth our rivers, lakes, springs, wildlife, crops, and energy. The conservation of the entire ecosystem will guarantee prosperity in our agricultural, health, and tourism sectors. Peace and harmony will only be possible if we protect our nature. Economic growth is a sure thing if concerted efforts are made to manage and conserve the environment.

There is no time for small talk about who did what and when to the environment. There is no time for those who have encroached on our forests to decide on when to move out. It is a matter of necessity and emergency.

It is an abuse to Kenyans to hold any more conferences and give environmental speeches. We are living on borrowed time. We know our mistakes and should embark on doing what is right. Our environment is shouting loudly for help. An environment disaster is in the offing.

Let us face it: Too much talk does not cook rice.

Chris