Unbowed - Wangari Maathai

Unbowed by Wangari Maathai

Unbowed is the inspiring memoir of Wangari Maathai — Nobel Peace Prize laureate, environmental activist, and one of Kenya’s most influential leaders. In Unbowed, Wangari Maathai shares her remarkable journey from her childhood in rural Kenya to becoming a global symbol of women’s empowerment, democracy, and environmental justice.

When Wangari Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement in 1977, she began a grassroots environmental mission that transformed communities, restored forests, and empowered thousands of women across Africa. Despite arrests, government intimidation, and personal hardship, Maathai remained unshaken — proving the power of courage and conviction. Buy in Kenya with Fast Delivery.

What you’ll learn 

• How Wangari Maathai built the Green Belt Movement from the ground up

• The struggle for democracy, women’s rights, and environmental protection in Kenya

• Lessons in resilience, leadership, and community mobilisation

• Why protecting nature is deeply tied to human dignity and economic opportunity

• The mindset that helped Wangari Maathai become a global icon

Who should read Unbowed:

Perfect for anyone interested in Kenyan history, environmental activism, women’s empowerment, leadership, politics, or inspiring biographies from Africa.

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