A safe and secure way to participate in the conversations of Government policy, laws & regulations
#YOUR VOICE MATTERS
“Our mission is to get the voice of the youth and communities to the tables where the decisions are being made, to ensure inclusion and diversity of opinions brings out the best outcomes for our country.
Your Voice Matters, never forget!”
Peter Moll – Founder
ABOUT US
Bonga Na Gava is a SUSO participation tool that facilitates youth and communities to formally present their views to the government on proposed government policies and regulations on biodiversity protection and climate change & the issues that are critical today and fundamental for our future.
The constitution of Kenya requires the government to consult with citizens before adopting new policies, laws and regulations and to take citizen comments into account.
Bonga Na Gava aims to help youth and communities to participate effectively by sharing analysis, on any particular draft policy, proposed law or regulatory reform to youth and communities across the country to spur and inform their thinking and help them quickly write and submit comments to the relevant government agency.
Through this tool, we aim to amplify the voice of the youth and communities in government decision-making as if we do not take an active role in shaping the future we want right from decision making stages, chances are that our dreams may not have a tomorrow.
Our future needs nature. Nature needs a livable climate and climate cannot be protected without the forests, savannas and oceans.
We want a biodiversity legacy for our nation & not a catastrophe, and a livable climate for our future, but we are heading for a catastrophe. Therefore as youth we are playing an active role to secure a nature positive 2030 and work towards a 2050 where everyone benefits from biodiversity, and we are living in harmony with nature.
National Topics Of Interest
THE KENYA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT & CONSERVATION (AMENDMENT) BILL
The Kenya Wildlife Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 introduces contentious provisions regarding the protection, preservation and management of national parks. This bill, through its Section 32 provisions, empowers the Cabinet Secretary to designate un-alienated public land or government acquired land as national parks, following consultations with key stakeholders and public input. While the revision underscores the government's commitment to expanding protected areas for wildlife conservation by allowing for the declaration of new national parks, it sparks controversy in its collaborative approach by mandating joint management and administration of parks by the National Government and county governments.
AYCA 2023
Organised by the Kenya Youth Caucus ahead of Africa Climate Summit #ACS23 in Nairobi, Kenya, the Africa Youth Climate Assembly #AYCA23, has officially begun, serving as a platform for young African Leaders from across Africa to shape the course of the #ACS23 proceedings, that are structured around four primary system-based tracks, aimed at providing region-centric inputs for the inaugural global stocktake leading up to COP 28 that will evaluate the collective progress towards fulfilling the objectives of the Paris Climate Change Agreement.
Day 1 of #AYCA23 showcased the remarkable power of youth collaboration, underlining that the African Youth are not only mere attendees at #AYCA23 but catalysts for transformative change, architects of their…. READ MORE
The second day of the Africa Youth Climate Assembly #AYCA23, co-hosted by the Kenyan government and the African Union Commission, kicked off with an engaging agenda. The day was filled with insightful panel discussions and a productive working session dedicated to shaping the Africa Youth Climate Declaration. The Assembly #AYCA23 commenced with…. READ MORE
President William Ruto officially opened the inaugural Africa Climate Summit #ACS23 co-hosted by the Kenyan Government and the African Union Commission at the Kenyatta International Convention Center. The #ACS23 is set to run from the 4th to the 6th of September 2023…. READ MORE
The second day of the inaugural #ACS23, known as the ‘Presidential Day Program,’ commenced with a high-profile opening ceremony attended by 20 African Heads of State and notable dignitaries, among them were Kenya’s President William Ruto, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Africa Development Bank President Akinwunmi Adesina, and COP28 President…. READ MORE
ACS 2023
It is crucial to shift the narrative away from a division between the Global North and the Global South in addressing the climate crisis. Collaboration and collective action are vital for all nations to combat climate change effectively. Africa is ready to contribute to global decarbonization efforts by leveraging its abundant resources, including renewable energy, critical minerals, agricultural potential, and natural capital. By harnessing these assets, Africa can drive its own green growth and support global renewable energy needs. The continent also offers a range of investment opportunities for global capital to promote decarbonization and local economic development.
COP 15
The Global Post 2020 Framework is a policy document in the making that will define global action on biodiversity for the next decade, as youth this document is important to us and we need to ensure that we are vocal about it, and put in our voices in its making, because in the words of our C.E.O. how dare they create a future that they shall not live in ....