Radio talk show on the Water Towers: Project findings in local language
An interactive radio talk show was held on 18th December at 8:00-9:00 pm through a vernacular radio station, Chamgei FM, which is part of Royal Media Services. The purpose of the radio talk show was to disseminate key findings of the research dimensions of the Water Towers project and to also discuss the practical dimensions, including benefits and challenges, of joint forest and water governance. The radio talk show involved three resource persons—Sylvia Rotich (CIFOR intern), Alfred Soi (Chairman, Londiani Forest Community Forestry Association) and William Koros (Chairman, Itare-Chemosit Water Resource Users Association).
Radio talk show on the Water Towers: Project findings in Mt. Elgon Kenya
An interactive radio talk show that was held on 29th January 2018 at 8:00-9:00 pm in local radio station, West FM, in Western Kenya. The purpose of the radio talk show was to disseminate key findings of the research dimensions of the Water Towers project and to discuss the practical dimensions, including benefits and challenges, of joint forest and water governance. The radio talk show involved three resource persons-Sylvia Rotich (CIFOR intern), Geoffrey Chestit (Chairman, Cheptais Community Forest Association) and Amos Chemining’wa (Chembombai Water Resource Users Association).
Radio talk show on gender in forest and water management in Mt. Elgon forest
An interactive radio talk show was held on 14th August, 2019 between 8-9 pm through West Fm, a local radio station in Mt. Elgon area. The purpose of the talk show was to disseminate the outcomes of capacity building on gender in forest and water management. The aim is to enhance participation of women in forest and water management and in decision making in CFAs and WRUAs. Participants discussed the gender gap in CFA and WRUA leadership, outcomes of capacity building on gender and suggestions to address the challenges. Resource persons were Janephrice Talian (Secretary CFA), Joan Mukhebi, (Treasurer, Chebombai WRUA) and Douglas Bwire (Research Officer, CIFOR).
Radio talk show on gender in forest and water management in Mau forest
An interactive radio talk show was aired on 3rd September, 2019 between 8-9 pm through Chamgei Fm. The purpose of the talk show was to disseminate the outcomes of capacity building on gender in forest and water management in Mau forest. The aim is to enhance participation of women in forest and water management and in decision making in CFAs and WRUAs. Participants discussed how they have applied the lessons by conducting trainings on gender aspects to community members including local administrators. Resource persons were Philip Chelule (Local administrator and member, Itare Chemosit WRUA) and Jackline Chelangat (member, Itare Chemosit WRUA).
Radio talk show: Creating awareness on joint forest and water governance in Mt. Elgon Uganda
The radio talk show was held on 15th August 2019 between 7:00-8:00 pm through Open Gate FM, a radio station in Eastern Uganda. The purpose of the radio talk show was to create awareness on the Water towers project activities in Mt. Elgon forest area in Uganda. The talk show involved a resource person, Concepta Mukasa (Association of Uganda Professional Women in Agriculture and Environment).
Radio talk show on the Water Towers project implementation in Mt. Elgon Uganda
The radio talk show was held on 3rd September 2019 between 8:00 to 9:00 pm through Open Gate FM. The purpose of the talk show was to sensitize listeners on joint forest and water governance and disseminate the outcomes of the project. The talk show involved three resource persons-Alice Tibazalika (Association of Uganda Professional Women in Agriculture and Environment), Sam Chemonges (Chairperson Chema Water Users Committee), and Lorna Nabulo (member of Bukalasi Women’s group).