Before the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, remember Wangari Maathai’s green legacy
- Nobel Prize announced the recipient of the 2026 Peace Prize, recognising Wangari Maathai's significant contributions.
- Wangari Maathai was the first female professor in Kenya & first African woman awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement, which played a key role in planting millions of trees throughout Kenya.
- Maathai's legacy continues to influence global movements focused on environmental sustainability & women's rights.
Source: x.com
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