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The Children of The Sudd
(School of Communication, 2025) Marnath, Moses Elijah
The Children of the Sudd is a poetic performance that describe the nature and importance of the Sudd Wetlands of South Sudan and its coexistence with its indigenous communities for thousands of years. It employs scientific findings as well as interview records to tell the stories of the Sudd; past, present and future. Drawing from historical archives, published research, and oral traditions, it exposes the Sudd’s duality as both protector and threat, through the stories of the indigenous peoples of the Sudd. The work translates scientific findings and research into evocative stories, revealing how climate disruptions erode traditional livelihoods while exacerbating political fragility. The performance also highlights indigenous spiritual ties to the land and advocates for inclusive climate solutions. Aligning with the sub-theme Climate Change and the Arts, it hopes to translate scientific research into poetic performance; on an area which, due to conflict and instability, is often understudied. The Children of the Sudd communicates the reality of climate change in South Sudan to those who are unable to access published academic research themselves
From Fiction to Reality: Parallels between Ng’angá Mbugua’s Terrorist of the Aberdare and Different Colours, and Kenyan Media Coverage of Climate Change
(School of Communication, 2025) Gachari, Regina; Rugendo, Caroline Marigu Nyaga
Fiction often serves as a mirror to reality, and in the context of this paper, it not only reflects the reality of climate change but also plays a crucial role in shaping how we perceive and respond to it, explore the consequences, propose innovative solutions, influence public discourse and shape societal attitudes towards climate change. This paper therefore explores the parallels between Ng’angá Mbugua’s novels, Terrorist of the Aberdare and Different Colours, and the Kenyan media's coverage of climate change. By juxtaposing fiction with media reportage, this study underscores the role of literature in shaping public discourse on climate change and illustrates how fictional narratives can reflect and influence real-world environmental concerns. Using ecocriticism as a literary framework and framing theory in media, this study explores the parallels between Ngángá Mbugua’s fictional works and Kenyan media coverage of climate change between August and October 2024. This will include textual analysis of Mbugua’s novels and content analysis of Kenyan media reports on climate change. The key findings will emphasize the importance of integrating literary and media approaches to enhance climate change communication and advocacy.
Theatre as Witness: Exploring Climate Change Through Performance
(School of Communication, 2025) Makhakha, Joseph Wangila
The skit focuses on the role of humans in dealing with climate change. It highlights how man, directly or indirectly, contributes to environmental destruction. The narrative unfolds with the circulation of a TikTok-originated rumor about a forced evacuation, initially dismissed by the villagers. Chaos ensues at dawn when a bulldozer and a large gang of youths arrive, compelling the community to leave under threat of violence. Displaced, the villagers settle near the forest in protest displacement and the environmental degradation caused by plans to clear trees for the construction of a heavy chemical industry. This sparks media attention. Ironically, the evacuation is masterminded by a wealthy local businessman, publicly known for advocating for environmental preservation internationally. Tensions escalate as the gang violently blocks access to the fenced forest during the protests until the local chief and the police intervene. A pivotal moment arises when a Gen-Z activist boldly comes out to present viral video evidence of the chief accepting a bribe from the businessman. The skit concludes with a powerful speech on climate change and a poignant poem, highlighting the implications of environmental and human rights.
Theatre as Witness: Exploring Climate Change Through Performance
(School of Communication, 2025) Makhakha, Joseph Wangila
The skit focuses on the role of humans in dealing with climate change. It highlights how man, directly or indirectly, contributes to environmental destruction. The narrative unfolds with the circulation of a TikTok-originated rumor about a forced evacuation, initially dismissed by the villagers. Chaos ensues at dawn when a bulldozer and a large gang of youths arrive, compelling the community to leave under threat of violence. Displaced, the villagers settle near the forest in protest displacement and the environmental degradation caused by plans to clear trees for the construction of a heavy chemical industry. This sparks media attention. Ironically, the evacuation is masterminded by a wealthy local businessman, publicly known for advocating for environmental preservation internationally. Tensions escalate as the gang violently blocks access to the fenced forest during the protests until the local chief and the police intervene. A pivotal moment arises when a Gen-Z activist boldly comes out to present viral video evidence of the chief accepting a bribe from the businessman. The skit concludes with a powerful speech on climate change and a poignant poem, highlighting the implications of environmental and human rights.
Cinematic Resistance: Climate, Colonialism, and Land in Zippy Kimundu’s Our Land, Our Freedom
(School of Communication, 2025) Mulinya, Sheila Joy; Eboi, Anne Anjao; Obonyo, Levi
This paper positions Zippy Kimundu’s observational documentary Our Land, Our Freedom within the interdisciplinary connection of climate change, postcolonial critique and the arts. The film is examined as an artistic response to environmental degradation, land dispossession and climate vulnerability in postcolonial Kenya. By tracing the enduring legacies of colonialism and the Mau Mau resistance, the documentary reveals how historical injustices particularly those related to land continue to fuel ecological imbalance hindering climate resilience in contemporary Kenyan society. Framed through Postcolonial Theory and Documentary Film Theory, this study interrogates the aesthetic strategies of the documentary, including its use of visual storytelling, personal testimonies and archival footage to construct a compelling narrative of environmental justice. The film revives historical memory and critiques practices that exacerbate climate change, unsustainable land practices like deforestation and the erosion of indigenous ecological knowledge. The paper argues that Our Land, Our Freedom exemplifies how film as a form of art can promote climate consciousness and serve as a vehicle for environmental advocacy. It underscores the unique role of art and creative expression in augmenting marginalized voices, reclaiming narratives of land justice and inspiring sustainable futures. Ultimately, the documentary contributes to the global climate justice movement by asserting that the path to ecological sustainability in Kenya is inseparable from historical redress and ethical land governance.