Wanjira Mathai
Social entrepreneur and environmental activist, following in the footsteps of her mother, Wangari Maathai, in fighting corruption and advocating for environmental protection.
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Oct 21, 2025 • 11min
Wangari Maathai: The first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize
Wanjira Maathai, an environmentalist and daughter of the legendary Wangari Maathai, shares powerful stories from her mother's life. She reflects on Wangari's childhood love for nature and her groundbreaking work in founding the Green Belt Movement, which empowered women and led to the planting of over 30 million trees. Discover the fierce campaigns to protect Karura Forest and the expansion of their activism into human rights. Wanjira also discusses her mother’s historic Nobel Peace Prize win and the enduring impact of her legacy.
Feb 26, 2020 • 11min
3 ways to uproot a culture of corruption | Wanjira Mathai
Wanjira Mathai, a social entrepreneur and environmental activist, continues her mother Wangari Maathai’s legacy in fighting corruption. She emphasizes the need for early intervention to dismantle corrupt cultures, focusing on empowering youth through education on leadership and integrity. Mathai shares compelling insights from her experience in preserving Karura Forest, highlighting community resilience against governmental corruption. Listeners are called to action with innovative strategies to inspire accountability and foster a culture of integrity.
