Aug 5, 2024

Perspectives

Perspectives

3 min

3 min

Balancing Act: Operating Between Privilege & Responsibility

written by

Aileen Waitaaga Kimuhu

Africa's colonial-era conservation model risks continued environmental degradation by excluding indigenous knowledge and community participation.

Africa's colonial-era conservation model risks continued environmental degradation by excluding indigenous knowledge and community participation.

Africa's colonial-era conservation model risks continued environmental degradation by excluding indigenous knowledge and community participation.

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Summary

This piece delves into the complexities of privilege and responsibility in Kenya’s socio-political landscape. The author reflects on their family’s civil service history and middle-class status, which shields them from government retaliation. They struggle with using their privilege for meaningful action while navigating the tension between speaking out and benefiting from an unequal system.