SOCIAL ACTIVIST
Wanjira Mathai
Wanjira Mathai
Wanjira Mathai (born December 1971) is a Kenyan environmentalist and activist. She is Managing Director for Africa and Global Partnerships at the World Resources Institute, based in Nairobi, Kenya. In this role, she takes on global issues including deforestation and energy access. She was selected as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans by New African magazine in 2018 for her role serving as the senior advisor at the World Resources Institute, as well as for her campaign to plant more than 30 million trees through her work at the Green Belt Movement. Read more on Wikipedia
Her biography is available in 19 different languages on Wikipedia. Wanjira Mathai is the 848th most popular social activist, the 132nd most popular biography from Kenya and the most popular Kenyan Social Activist.
Wanjira Mathai is a Kenyan environmentalist and social activist, known for her work in promoting sustainable development and environmental conservation, particularly through her leadership roles in the Wangari Maathai Foundation and the Green Belt Movement. She is recognized for her efforts in advocating for women's rights and community empowerment in relation to environmental issues.
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Among SOCIAL ACTIVISTS
Among social activists, Wanjira Mathai ranks 848 out of 840. Before her are Kayla Mueller, Diana Sacayán, Rodjaraeg Wattanapanit, Hande Kader, Hayat Mirshad, and Alexandria Villaseñor. After her are Mozn Hassan, Sam Berns, Malebogo Molefhe, Hawa Abdallah Mohammed Salih, Jalila Haider, and Majd Izzat al-Chourbaji.
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Kayla Mueller
1988 - 2015
HPI: 39.96
Rank: 842
Diana Sacayán
1975 - 2015
HPI: 39.84
Rank: 843
Rodjaraeg Wattanapanit
1967 - Present
HPI: 39.83
Rank: 844
Hande Kader
1993 - 2016
HPI: 39.70
Rank: 845
Hayat Mirshad
HPI: 39.57
Rank: 846
Alexandria Villaseñor
2005 - Present
HPI: 39.38
Rank: 847
Wanjira Mathai
HPI: 39.32
Rank: 848
Mozn Hassan
HPI: 39.18
Rank: 849
Sam Berns
1996 - 2014
HPI: 39.10
Rank: 850
Malebogo Molefhe
1980 - Present
HPI: 38.78
Rank: 851
Hawa Abdallah Mohammed Salih
HPI: 38.77
Rank: 852
Jalila Haider
1988 - Present
HPI: 38.74
Rank: 853
Majd Izzat al-Chourbaji
HPI: 38.49
Rank: 854
In Kenya
Among people born in Kenya, Wanjira Mathai ranks 131 out of 150. Before her are Nicholas Bett (1990), Edwin Soi (1986), Amina Mohamed (1961), Robert Mambo Mumba (1978), and Thomas Deng (1997). After her are Lonah Chemtai Salpeter (1988), Dennis Oliech (1985), Wangechi Mutu (1972), Linet Masai (1989), Bernard Barmasai (1974), Brigid Kosgei (1994), and Peres Jepchirchir (1993).
Others born in Kenya
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Nicholas Bett
ATHLETE
1990 - 2018
HPI: 40.05
Rank: 126
Edwin Soi
ATHLETE
1986 - Present
HPI: 39.97
Rank: 127
Amina Mohamed
POLITICIAN
1961 - Present
HPI: 39.90
Rank: 128
Robert Mambo Mumba
SOCCER PLAYER
1978 - Present
HPI: 39.47
Rank: 129
Thomas Deng
SOCCER PLAYER
1997 - Present
HPI: 39.39
Rank: 130
Wanjira Mathai
SOCIAL ACTIVIST
HPI: 39.32
Rank: 131
Lonah Chemtai Salpeter
ATHLETE
1988 - Present
HPI: 39.31
Rank: 132
Dennis Oliech
SOCCER PLAYER
1985 - Present
HPI: 39.30
Rank: 133
Wangechi Mutu
SCULPTOR
1972 - Present
HPI: 39.04
Rank: 134
Linet Masai
ATHLETE
1989 - Present
HPI: 38.99
Rank: 135
Bernard Barmasai
ATHLETE
1974 - Present
HPI: 38.95
Rank: 136
Brigid Kosgei
ATHLETE
1994 - Present
HPI: 38.75
Rank: 137
Peres Jepchirchir
ATHLETE
1993 - Present
HPI: 38.58
Rank: 138
Among SOCIAL ACTIVISTS In Kenya
Among social activists born in Kenya, Wanjira Mathai ranks 1. After her are Elizabeth Wathuti (1995).
