Atieno Mboya
@atieno9.bsky.social
International Environmental Law & Sustainable Development Researcher. I'm also a world explorer.
A day trip to the Nairobi National Park is always a treat.
Lots of good things happening here.
The black rhino conservation program, especially, has been very successful, with rhino numbers having doubled since the '80s.
The park is now nicknamed "Kifaru Ark", which means Rhino Sanctuary.
Lots of good things happening here.
The black rhino conservation program, especially, has been very successful, with rhino numbers having doubled since the '80s.
The park is now nicknamed "Kifaru Ark", which means Rhino Sanctuary.
July 31, 2025 at 11:21 AM
A day trip to the Nairobi National Park is always a treat.
Lots of good things happening here.
The black rhino conservation program, especially, has been very successful, with rhino numbers having doubled since the '80s.
The park is now nicknamed "Kifaru Ark", which means Rhino Sanctuary.
Lots of good things happening here.
The black rhino conservation program, especially, has been very successful, with rhino numbers having doubled since the '80s.
The park is now nicknamed "Kifaru Ark", which means Rhino Sanctuary.
Kudos to the ICJ for their important opinion that raises the legal bar on state obligations under climate change.
July 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Kudos to the ICJ for their important opinion that raises the legal bar on state obligations under climate change.
I had fun running the half marathon this morning at the Nairobi City Marathon!
The weather was perfect! The course was flat, & the atmosphere was like one big party!🏃🏿🎊
The weather was perfect! The course was flat, & the atmosphere was like one big party!🏃🏿🎊
July 6, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I had fun running the half marathon this morning at the Nairobi City Marathon!
The weather was perfect! The course was flat, & the atmosphere was like one big party!🏃🏿🎊
The weather was perfect! The course was flat, & the atmosphere was like one big party!🏃🏿🎊
Nairobi is blooming beautifully. #foreverspring
June 10, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Nairobi is blooming beautifully. #foreverspring
Doges ruled Venice until Napoleon's conquest in 1797.
During the Renaissance, the Venetian School had pioneered new artistic styles. In music, Venice led in opening opera to the public in 1637.
I watched Verdi's opera about Roman refugees that founded Venice in 421 AD, having fled Attila's terror.
During the Renaissance, the Venetian School had pioneered new artistic styles. In music, Venice led in opening opera to the public in 1637.
I watched Verdi's opera about Roman refugees that founded Venice in 421 AD, having fled Attila's terror.
May 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Doges ruled Venice until Napoleon's conquest in 1797.
During the Renaissance, the Venetian School had pioneered new artistic styles. In music, Venice led in opening opera to the public in 1637.
I watched Verdi's opera about Roman refugees that founded Venice in 421 AD, having fled Attila's terror.
During the Renaissance, the Venetian School had pioneered new artistic styles. In music, Venice led in opening opera to the public in 1637.
I watched Verdi's opera about Roman refugees that founded Venice in 421 AD, having fled Attila's terror.
In its heyday, Venice Republic thrived as a trade hub. Goods arrived on the 'Shore of Slaves' that abuts the Doge's Palace & the Prison. The Doge had a view from a Palace front window.
The Palace & Prison are connected by the 'Bridge of Sighs' that captives & convicts walked through to their cells.
The Palace & Prison are connected by the 'Bridge of Sighs' that captives & convicts walked through to their cells.
May 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM
In its heyday, Venice Republic thrived as a trade hub. Goods arrived on the 'Shore of Slaves' that abuts the Doge's Palace & the Prison. The Doge had a view from a Palace front window.
The Palace & Prison are connected by the 'Bridge of Sighs' that captives & convicts walked through to their cells.
The Palace & Prison are connected by the 'Bridge of Sighs' that captives & convicts walked through to their cells.
The Doge's Palace in Venice is a reminder of the 15th & 16th century heyday of that Republic. The Doge (Head of State), once elected, lived here for life.
Membership in Venice's aristocracy wasn't land based; it was bought with money. Having a Doge in one's family was the ultimate status symbol.
Membership in Venice's aristocracy wasn't land based; it was bought with money. Having a Doge in one's family was the ultimate status symbol.
May 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The Doge's Palace in Venice is a reminder of the 15th & 16th century heyday of that Republic. The Doge (Head of State), once elected, lived here for life.
Membership in Venice's aristocracy wasn't land based; it was bought with money. Having a Doge in one's family was the ultimate status symbol.
Membership in Venice's aristocracy wasn't land based; it was bought with money. Having a Doge in one's family was the ultimate status symbol.
So fascinating to see achievements of the Golden Age of Florence, Italy.
It'll be worth a return visit in 5 years when the restoration in the Baptistry & the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore will be complete.
It'll be worth a return visit in 5 years when the restoration in the Baptistry & the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore will be complete.
May 17, 2025 at 7:14 AM
So fascinating to see achievements of the Golden Age of Florence, Italy.
It'll be worth a return visit in 5 years when the restoration in the Baptistry & the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore will be complete.
It'll be worth a return visit in 5 years when the restoration in the Baptistry & the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore will be complete.
What a coincidence to be in Rome at such a historic time! Though I missed the white smoke, I felt the crowd's excitement as people were leaving St. Peter's Square this evening.
May 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
What a coincidence to be in Rome at such a historic time! Though I missed the white smoke, I felt the crowd's excitement as people were leaving St. Peter's Square this evening.
50% tariff on Lesotho's exports - diamonds, jeans & textiles- to the US. (Kenya's exports to the US are at 10%).
April 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
50% tariff on Lesotho's exports - diamonds, jeans & textiles- to the US. (Kenya's exports to the US are at 10%).
Earth Hour is one of the world’s largest grassroot movements that inspires people to act and advocate for positive change.
On Saturday, March 22, at 8:30 pm, join the movement by turning off your non-essential lights for one hour.
On Saturday, March 22, at 8:30 pm, join the movement by turning off your non-essential lights for one hour.
March 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Earth Hour is one of the world’s largest grassroot movements that inspires people to act and advocate for positive change.
On Saturday, March 22, at 8:30 pm, join the movement by turning off your non-essential lights for one hour.
On Saturday, March 22, at 8:30 pm, join the movement by turning off your non-essential lights for one hour.
My students & I were very impressed with the hopeful, painstaking & important work being done at CATIE University's Orthodox Seed Germplasm Bank in Costa Rica. Their 6,000+ seed holding is second only to the Global Seed Vault in Svalbard, Norway.
At -20C, we could only stay inside for 2 minutes!
At -20C, we could only stay inside for 2 minutes!
March 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
My students & I were very impressed with the hopeful, painstaking & important work being done at CATIE University's Orthodox Seed Germplasm Bank in Costa Rica. Their 6,000+ seed holding is second only to the Global Seed Vault in Svalbard, Norway.
At -20C, we could only stay inside for 2 minutes!
At -20C, we could only stay inside for 2 minutes!
With giraffes in Nairobi. There are about 117,000 African giraffes left today.
December 30, 2024 at 7:43 AM
With giraffes in Nairobi. There are about 117,000 African giraffes left today.
Happy Holiday Season to all that are celebrating!
December 25, 2024 at 7:43 AM
Happy Holiday Season to all that are celebrating!
Kilimanjaro Chronicles (8): On Dec. 26, 2023, the support crew for my group's climb bid us farewell with song & dance at Mweka Camp.
Over 7 days, these young men had set up tents, served delicious meals & provided hot water daily for washing.
My Kilimanjaro adventure had come to a joyful end. 🏔️.
Over 7 days, these young men had set up tents, served delicious meals & provided hot water daily for washing.
My Kilimanjaro adventure had come to a joyful end. 🏔️.
December 19, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Kilimanjaro Chronicles (8): On Dec. 26, 2023, the support crew for my group's climb bid us farewell with song & dance at Mweka Camp.
Over 7 days, these young men had set up tents, served delicious meals & provided hot water daily for washing.
My Kilimanjaro adventure had come to a joyful end. 🏔️.
Over 7 days, these young men had set up tents, served delicious meals & provided hot water daily for washing.
My Kilimanjaro adventure had come to a joyful end. 🏔️.
Kilimanjaro Chronicles (7):
I felt so happy to be on Africa's highest point on Dec. 25, 2023!
On the descent, it started snowing, as if nature itself was celebrating with me.🥳
I stayed overnight at Mweka Camp, totally exhausted after 19 hours of trekking to the summit then back down.
I felt so happy to be on Africa's highest point on Dec. 25, 2023!
On the descent, it started snowing, as if nature itself was celebrating with me.🥳
I stayed overnight at Mweka Camp, totally exhausted after 19 hours of trekking to the summit then back down.
December 18, 2024 at 9:03 AM
Kilimanjaro Chronicles (7):
I felt so happy to be on Africa's highest point on Dec. 25, 2023!
On the descent, it started snowing, as if nature itself was celebrating with me.🥳
I stayed overnight at Mweka Camp, totally exhausted after 19 hours of trekking to the summit then back down.
I felt so happy to be on Africa's highest point on Dec. 25, 2023!
On the descent, it started snowing, as if nature itself was celebrating with me.🥳
I stayed overnight at Mweka Camp, totally exhausted after 19 hours of trekking to the summit then back down.
Kilimanjaro Chronicles (5): The trek to Uhuru Peak on Dec. 25, 2023, was dark, long & cold. Some climbers had to turn back due to altitude sickness.
I was struggling too, but made it to Stella Point where I took a photo with my great guide, & rested.
Then finally, at 12 noon, I reached the summit!
I was struggling too, but made it to Stella Point where I took a photo with my great guide, & rested.
Then finally, at 12 noon, I reached the summit!
December 17, 2024 at 8:14 AM
Kilimanjaro Chronicles (5): The trek to Uhuru Peak on Dec. 25, 2023, was dark, long & cold. Some climbers had to turn back due to altitude sickness.
I was struggling too, but made it to Stella Point where I took a photo with my great guide, & rested.
Then finally, at 12 noon, I reached the summit!
I was struggling too, but made it to Stella Point where I took a photo with my great guide, & rested.
Then finally, at 12 noon, I reached the summit!
Kilimanjaro Chronicles (5): On Dec. 24, 2023, at around 3 pm, we reached Barafu Base Camp!
This was an exciting moment, despite the cold & me feeling light headed & no appetite at an altitude of 4673M amsl.
After resting for a few hours, at midnight we started for Uhuru Peak, which is the summit!
This was an exciting moment, despite the cold & me feeling light headed & no appetite at an altitude of 4673M amsl.
After resting for a few hours, at midnight we started for Uhuru Peak, which is the summit!
December 16, 2024 at 5:32 AM
Kilimanjaro Chronicles (5): On Dec. 24, 2023, at around 3 pm, we reached Barafu Base Camp!
This was an exciting moment, despite the cold & me feeling light headed & no appetite at an altitude of 4673M amsl.
After resting for a few hours, at midnight we started for Uhuru Peak, which is the summit!
This was an exciting moment, despite the cold & me feeling light headed & no appetite at an altitude of 4673M amsl.
After resting for a few hours, at midnight we started for Uhuru Peak, which is the summit!
Kilimanjaro Chronicles (4): On Dec. 23, 2024, we exited camp by scrambling up the famous Barranco Wall. This was nerve-wracking, & it took me 3 hours to get to the top.
We descended for another 3 hours & finally arrived at Karanga Camp, having gained an elevation of 2195 meters from Machame Gate.
We descended for another 3 hours & finally arrived at Karanga Camp, having gained an elevation of 2195 meters from Machame Gate.
December 15, 2024 at 9:27 AM
Kilimanjaro Chronicles (4): On Dec. 23, 2024, we exited camp by scrambling up the famous Barranco Wall. This was nerve-wracking, & it took me 3 hours to get to the top.
We descended for another 3 hours & finally arrived at Karanga Camp, having gained an elevation of 2195 meters from Machame Gate.
We descended for another 3 hours & finally arrived at Karanga Camp, having gained an elevation of 2195 meters from Machame Gate.
Kilimanjaro Chronicles (3): On Dec. 22, 2023, we left Shira Plateau, going via at the Lava Tower, which lies at 4600M amsl. We gained 2800M elevation from Machame Gate.
We then descended to Barranco Camp at 3900M amsl. The day's trek took me 7 hours & we saw many other climbers from this point.
We then descended to Barranco Camp at 3900M amsl. The day's trek took me 7 hours & we saw many other climbers from this point.
December 14, 2024 at 9:06 AM
Kilimanjaro Chronicles (3): On Dec. 22, 2023, we left Shira Plateau, going via at the Lava Tower, which lies at 4600M amsl. We gained 2800M elevation from Machame Gate.
We then descended to Barranco Camp at 3900M amsl. The day's trek took me 7 hours & we saw many other climbers from this point.
We then descended to Barranco Camp at 3900M amsl. The day's trek took me 7 hours & we saw many other climbers from this point.
Kilimanjaro Chronicles (2): On Dec. 21, 2023, we left the rainforest & Machame Camp for Shira Cave Camp, which lies at 3750 amsl.
The trek through this moorland zone, in occasional light rain, took me 7 hours. From the 1800 amsl start at Machame Gate, we had now gained an elevation of 1950 meters.
The trek through this moorland zone, in occasional light rain, took me 7 hours. From the 1800 amsl start at Machame Gate, we had now gained an elevation of 1950 meters.
December 13, 2024 at 6:52 AM
Kilimanjaro Chronicles (2): On Dec. 21, 2023, we left the rainforest & Machame Camp for Shira Cave Camp, which lies at 3750 amsl.
The trek through this moorland zone, in occasional light rain, took me 7 hours. From the 1800 amsl start at Machame Gate, we had now gained an elevation of 1950 meters.
The trek through this moorland zone, in occasional light rain, took me 7 hours. From the 1800 amsl start at Machame Gate, we had now gained an elevation of 1950 meters.
Kilimanjaro Chronicles (1): My trek to the Roof of Africa began on Dec. 20, 2023 at the Machame Gate. Accompanied by an expert Tanzanian guide, we set off at noon.
We walked through the rainforest for 6 hours & reached Machame Camp at sunset. We gained an elevation of 1000 meters on the first day.
We walked through the rainforest for 6 hours & reached Machame Camp at sunset. We gained an elevation of 1000 meters on the first day.
December 12, 2024 at 7:04 AM
Kilimanjaro Chronicles (1): My trek to the Roof of Africa began on Dec. 20, 2023 at the Machame Gate. Accompanied by an expert Tanzanian guide, we set off at noon.
We walked through the rainforest for 6 hours & reached Machame Camp at sunset. We gained an elevation of 1000 meters on the first day.
We walked through the rainforest for 6 hours & reached Machame Camp at sunset. We gained an elevation of 1000 meters on the first day.
Nice! I took this one in December, 2023, in Moshi. Happy International Mountain Day!
December 11, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Nice! I took this one in December, 2023, in Moshi. Happy International Mountain Day!
Today is International Mountain Day. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, has spiritual, environmental & economic significance to communitiesthat live along its slopes, like the Chagga, Maasai & others.
In December 2023, I arrived in Moshi, Tanzania, to begin my 6-day trek to its snow-capped summit.
In December 2023, I arrived in Moshi, Tanzania, to begin my 6-day trek to its snow-capped summit.
December 11, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Today is International Mountain Day. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, has spiritual, environmental & economic significance to communitiesthat live along its slopes, like the Chagga, Maasai & others.
In December 2023, I arrived in Moshi, Tanzania, to begin my 6-day trek to its snow-capped summit.
In December 2023, I arrived in Moshi, Tanzania, to begin my 6-day trek to its snow-capped summit.
On December 1st, 2023 - Antarctica Day - our expedition started back to Argentina.
The Antarctic Treaty was signed on this day in 1959, & it entered into force on June 23rd, 1961.
It is one of the most successful international agreements & 57 countries have joined it. Is your country a member?
The Antarctic Treaty was signed on this day in 1959, & it entered into force on June 23rd, 1961.
It is one of the most successful international agreements & 57 countries have joined it. Is your country a member?
December 1, 2024 at 2:59 PM
On December 1st, 2023 - Antarctica Day - our expedition started back to Argentina.
The Antarctic Treaty was signed on this day in 1959, & it entered into force on June 23rd, 1961.
It is one of the most successful international agreements & 57 countries have joined it. Is your country a member?
The Antarctic Treaty was signed on this day in 1959, & it entered into force on June 23rd, 1961.
It is one of the most successful international agreements & 57 countries have joined it. Is your country a member?