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Kenyan Rugby Star Tackles Climate Crisis
12 May
Summary
- Wekesa founded Play Green to link sports with climate action.
- Play Green promotes reusable bottles, saving 1,000 plastic bottles weekly.
- The initiative plants fruit trees and provides nutritious porridge to children.
Kenyan rugby sevens player Kevin Wekesa is gaining international recognition for his climate advocacy and grassroots work. He founded Play Green, an organization dedicated to addressing the sport's carbon footprint and promoting climate action.
Wekesa's efforts include leading national teams to adopt reusable water bottles, significantly reducing plastic waste. He aims to extend this policy to all Kenyan rugby clubs and tournaments, eventually influencing other sports.
Play Green also focuses on educating Kenyan youth about climate change, empowering them to take practical steps. The organization plants fruit trees in schools to provide nourishment and foster environmental stewardship among children.
Wekesa, a recent mechanical engineering graduate, acknowledges the carbon footprint of travel but is motivated by broader engagement in climate action through sport. His work is recognized with awards, highlighting the global importance of localized climate solutions.
