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VIFA QUEENS is a duo of Faith and Victoria from Dandora phase two. The two young ladies with the help of their mum who is an environmental activist are actively involved in advocating for decommissioning of Dandora dumpsite and construction of drainage channels in informal sectors. 

Mazingira Yetu (Our environment) song by Larry and Shamir is highlights how pollution is killing Rivers and the aquatic life inside them. The song warns that if we do nothing then we shall have alot of explaining to the future generations of inaction to protect our Rivers, Lakes and Oceans.

Usikate miti (Do nut cut trees) song by Brenda and Sharon highlights the value of trees like their ecological value of providing oxygen, improving air quality, control climate by moderating the effects of the sun, rain and wind and supporting wildlife. Trees also provide us medicine like the Neem tree (Azadirachta indica) leaves are used to treat malaria.

Kenya's current tree cover is 7.6% against the  recommended 10%. Indiscriminate cutting of trees and lack of a tree planting culture is hampering Kenya's quest of attaining 10% cover as envisioned. It's advisable for two trees to be planted for each cut down, the youth should embrace tree growing as a way of life and counties should take a lead role in ensuring that their counties attain a 10% forest cover to complement the National government's efforts. 

Ndovu (Elephant) song by Samchizi looks at how Elephants share so much with humans. Example are the strong maternal instincts, complex societies, mourning their dead, display of empathy, long memories, playful nature and self awareness. Such behaviors should draw us humans close to them and oppose any activities that would result to their killing for sport or for their tusks.

Kifaru twakupenda (we love our Rhinos) by Sam chizi is a song that appreciates the social-ecological value of rhinos and the dangers it faces inform of poaching. The Black and White Rhinos are the two species found in Africa. Most of the continents Rhino species are found in South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Kenya. 

Rhinos are important grazers which help shape the African landscape and they do attract tourists. Poaching remains the greatest threat facing Rhinos due to an insatiable demand for their horns in Asia.