Our Mantras

“Me I Remember a Nairobi…” Past (Reminisce)

Kuna ‘born-tao’ to whom Nairobi has always been home, and then there are those of us who came as guests, and made it a home. What do you remember (loving) about that Nairobi? How did you experience Nairobi in sight, smell, touch? Reminisce.

“Me I Deserve a Nairobi…” Present (Imagine)

Few Nairobians will think of green and in-between spaces as a right, yet, they are. Not a privilege, a right. Haki yangu, sio, bahati yangu. We are part of nature, not separate. You have a right to spaces that allow you to rest, play and recreate. So, what do you think you deserve? Imagine.

“Me I Desire a Nairobi…” Future (Grow)

How can language, stories, voices contribute to the reclamation of green spaces? Risto za Nai is a collaborative act of love and rebellion. Arm yourself with pen and jembe, karatasi and spade, mbegu and microphone, keyboards and mbolea etc There’s work to do. Grow