Kenya has lost one of the finest thinkers who fought for what many people back then wondered why the bother. Pro.Wangari was one educated woman who was a fighter for the environmental health and a great veterinary scientist. Her dedication to save and protect the earth saw her get recognised by the world and an honour, the most prestigious, bestowed upon her, the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo. She fought the Moi regime and crashed a plan to build a 60 storey skyscrapper in Uhuru Park, a fight which didn't end up without her getting a few bruises. This caused a national and world wide outrage to all who supported Prof. Maathai for the protection of the park. At one time, she wept whe a large tall tree was cut down!! Oh how she was in love with the environment! Despite all that, the late Prof.Wangari Maathai remained a heroine and prophetess who got better recognised abroad than home. She Founded the Green Belt Movement to fully protect and fight for the Environment, which plants trees and conserves the environment.
Her legacy will forever remain as she was a soldier who fought for the future of our country environmentally wise and for justice, social and democracy for the benefit of the current and future generations. May her soul rest in Eternal Peace, Great Kenyan Hero,Daughter and Mother to all of us.
