Hali Hewa Podcast

Hali Hewa Podcast

African Climate Stories | Podcast by Abigael Kima

  1. JAN 26

    WeAreVCA Ep 7: From the Margins to the Frontlines Women Shaping Climate Action in Kajiado

    In this episode, we spotlight two grassroots women-led organizations in Kajiado County supported through the Voices for Just Climate Action Next Level Grant Facility. We speak with Ann Kiai of Mwanga wa Faraja CBO, whose work connects gender-based violence, harmful cultural practices, and climate action by empowering children and young girls. We are also joined by Rose Resiato from Rural Women Voices CBO, a collective of women with disabilities advancing inclusive livelihoods and climate resilience through kitchen gardening and online business training. Together, these conversations highlight why climate action must be inclusive, feminist, and rooted in lived realities.

    40 min
  2. Special Episode: Nature, Youth and 30 Years of the Conference of Parties ft Kaluki Mutuku

    11/10/2025

    Special Episode: Nature, Youth and 30 Years of the Conference of Parties ft Kaluki Mutuku

    As the world looks to COP30 in Belém, Brazil, this episode explores how Africa’s youth are grounding global climate ambitions in nature speaking to a very special guest: Kaluki Mutuku. From the restoration of Ondiri Swamp in Kenya to the fight for inclusion in global spaces, we unpack what it means to restore ecosystems, reclaim civic space, and reimagine climate finance for a just and nature-positive future.

    34 min

  3. 07/25/2025

    WeAreVCA EP 6: Artivism in Action: Using Puppetry to Inspire Climate Action

    In this episode of the Hali Hewa Podcast – African Climate Stories, we dive into the creative world of puppetry and how it’s being used to drive climate action in Kenya. Kenya Institute of Puppet Theatre (KIPT), shares how puppetry,often seen as a playful art form, has become a powerful medium for engaging communities, raising awareness, and inspiring change on climate issues. As part of the Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) programme, KIPT has used performance and storytelling to make climate change more accessible, especially for children, youth, and marginalized groups. Through this conversation, we explore the impact of arts-based advocacy, the importance of involving local communities in climate conversations, and the ways young people are stepping up through creative expression. We also look ahead to the future of KIPT’s work and how others can support and be part of this vibrant movement for climate justice. Tune in to discover how puppets are helping bring climate stories to life and sparking real action.

    27 min

  4. 07/16/2025

    WeAreVCA Ep 5: There is No Gender Justice Without Climate Justice

    In Episode 5 of the Hali Hewa Podcast, part of the We Are VCA series, host Abigael Kima sits down with Gertrude Tala from Women Empowerment Link (WEL) to discuss Women Leading Climate Justice. The conversation explores how WEL is empowering women and advancing gender justice within the Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) program. Gertrude shares how climate change disproportionately impacts women and girls, and how WEL is working to build resilience, elevate leadership, and support communities most affected by the crisis. The episode also highlights the strength of collaboration among VCA partners and features powerful stories of change from the ground. Gertrude outlines WEL’s future plans to deepen its impact and encourages more young women to step into climate leadership roles. Listeners are invited to connect with and support the work of WEL, and reminded of the critical role women play in shaping a just and sustainable climate future.

    38 min

  5. 06/18/2025

    Just Transition; Who is In, Who Decides and What is Fair?

    🎧 Inside the Just Transition: Real Talk Across SectorsWhat does a just transition look like on the ground — in our farms, factories, energy systems, and financial flows? In this episode, experts from the Just Transition Platform sit down for a powerful conversation across five key sectors:🌾 Agriculture | ⚡ Energy | 🏭 World of Work | 💸 Finance | 🌍 Trade They explore the meaning of justice in the face of climate change, the tensions between growth and equity, and how communities can lead the way in shaping fair, climate-resilient futures. This is not your typical policy chat — it’s bold, grounded, and rooted in lived experience. 🎙️ Listen in and explore: what does a just transition mean for you? #JustTransition #ClimateAction #FairFutures #EnergyJustice #GreenEconomy #DecentWork #Agroecology

    1h 12m
  6. Charged Kenya EP 2: Can E-Mobility be Kenya’s Climate Cheat Code

    05/26/2025

    Charged Kenya EP 2: Can E-Mobility be Kenya’s Climate Cheat Code

    Can electric mobility help Kenya beat the climate crisis, or are we just spinning our wheels? 🚲⚡In Episode 2 of Charged Kenya, host Abigael Kima is back with Warren Ondanje to unpack how EVs connect (or don’t!) with Kenya’s climate goals. From policies and public awareness to lessons from clean cooking and youth climate movements, we’re asking the big questions and sparking real talk.Why does e-mobility feel distant from everyday Kenyans? What will it take to build a transport system that’s clean, just, and made for the future?#ChargedKenya #HaliHewaPodcast #EMobility #ClimateAction #AfricanClimateStories

    35 min
  7. Charged Kenya EP 1: Smart Phone on Wheels; E-Mobility Revolution in Kenya

    05/19/2025

    Charged Kenya EP 1: Smart Phone on Wheels; E-Mobility Revolution in Kenya

    Welcome to Episode 1: Charged Kenya – The first episode of our brand-new Hali Hewa Podcast is now streaming! Join host Abigael Kima and guest Warren Ondanje as they take you on a powerful journey through the rise of electric mobility in Kenya. 🌍🔋 What exactly is e-mobility?🚲 Who are the pioneers and changemakers leading the shift?⚡ What did we learn from the recent Kenya Power E-Mobility Conference?🌱 And what does the future hold for Kenya’s electric vehicle sector?#HaliHewaPodcast #ChargedKenya #EMobilityKE #ClimateAction #AfricaClimateVoices #SustainableTransport #JustTransition #CleanEnergy #YouthForClimate

    51 min

  8. 02/24/2025

    #WeAreVCA EP 3: Climate Resilience in Urban Settlements of Nairobi feat Youth and Urbanism

    Welcome to Episode 3 of the Hali Hewa Podcast, where we highlight inspiring stories from the frontlines of climate action! In this episode, we’re joined by Edwin Odhiambo of Youth & Urbanism, a grassroots organization making waves in Nairobi’s informal settlements through the Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) program. Learn more about their work on their website here; https://youthandurbanism.org/

    32 min
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African Climate Stories | Podcast by Abigael Kima

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  • Creator
    Hali Hewa Podcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
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