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Kenya
Name: Bena Nyanchoka
Email: benanyanchoka@gmail.com
Country: Kenya
Date of Birth: January 14, 1980
Education: College
Occupation: Salonist
Please describe your vision of a world that works for everyone.
I envision a world where leadership is based on value for all and sundry, a world free of war, corruption and other vices. I envision a world, economically stable, culturally blessed, infrastructures highly maintained and morals highly upheld. I envision a world free of prejudice, racial discrimination, religious mayhap and continental distrust. I envision a world where its inhabitants will peacefully coexist, and contribute civilly to the development of the world; noting that it belongs to us all.
What do you see as the most pressing problems facing the world today?
The single biggest issue facing the world today: climate destabilization driven by the carbon-intensive model of energy, land use, and production. It is the systemic threat that amplifies other crises (food insecurity, extreme weather, migration, conflict, biodiversity loss, public health and economic instability) and narrows humanity’s options over decades.
Why this is the top issue?
Global scale and persistence: greenhouse gases persist for decades-to-centuries, locking in long-term warming and cascading impacts.
Multiplier effect: climate change worsens droughts, floods, crop failures, disease spread, supply-chain shocks and political instability, making other problems harder to solve.
Irreversibility and tipping risks: thawing permafrost, ice-sheet loss and ecosystem collapse can trigger nonlinear, hard-to-reverse changes.
Unequal burden: the poorest and most-vulnerable populations suffer most, creating moral and geopolitical stress.
How do you feel these problems could best be solved?
Rapid, equitable de-carbonization of energy and economy (next 5–15 years)
Halt new unabated fossil-fuel infrastructure; phase out coal and limit new oil and gas investment.
Massive public and private investment aligned with climate outcomes
Redirect subsidies and capital away from fossil fuels toward clean tech, transmission, and resilient infrastructure.
Rapid scale-up of adaptation and resilience
Prioritize nature-based solutions (restoring wetlands, forests, soils) and urban resilience (flood defenses, heat mitigation, resilient supply chains).
Protect and restore natural capital
Halt deforestation and convert agriculture to sustainable, higher-yield practices to reduce emissions and preserve biodiversity.
Technological progress and responsible drawdown
Accelerate R&D in clean energy, storage, industrial decarbonization, and scalable carbon dioxide removal (CDR).
Justice, governance and international cooperation
Center equity: finance and capacity-building for vulnerable countries, loss-and-damage mechanisms, and fair transition plans for workers and communities.
Behavioral and systemic demand-side shifts
Reduce high-emitting consumption patterns: lower-carbon diets, efficient transport choices, reduced waste and product longevity.
Communication, governance reform and political strategy
Build durable political consensus by linking climate action to cost savings, public health, jobs and national security.
Profile
I am someone shaped by life’s weightiest challenges, carrying the scars of hard work and the ache of solitude. My strength is undeniable; a resilience that keeps me moving forward, even when the world feels heavy and unforgiving. Beneath the surface, there is a deep reservoir of emotions: sadness, emptiness, and fear, woven together in a story of survival. Though the pain runs deep, it’s a testament to my ability to endure.
I often find solace in being alone, where the noise of the world fades, and I can simply exist without judgment. Yet, loneliness sometimes becomes an unwelcome companion. Detached from others, I’ve built protective walls around my heart, ensuring it doesn’t break further. This detachment makes me seem unreachable at times, but it’s my way of safeguarding the parts of me that are still healing. In these quiet moments, I try to find peace within myself, even when it feels elusive.
Despite the darkness I carry, I am undeniably funny; a sharp, biting wit that surprises and disarms those around me. Humor has become my tool, a way to cope and connect, even when life feels like it’s falling apart. It’s my way of finding light in the shadows, reminding myself and others that laughter can exist even in the hardest times. My straightforwardness is refreshing in a world full of pretence. I don’t sugarcoat things, and while my honesty can be intimidating, it’s also deeply authentic. It’s how I show care in my own way, even if it’s not always obvious.
I can be judgmental, but this comes from a place of self-preservation. My experiences have given me a keen sense of discernment, and I don’t waste time on things or people that feel inauthentic. I’m loud and expressive, sometimes wearing my emotions like humor, using volume to mask vulnerability. But beneath that exterior, I crave understanding and acceptance, even if I’m too afraid to admit it.
The world has left me feeling scared and broken, with little in the way of family, money, or support. Yet, even in moments of emptiness, there is a quiet determination to keep going, to find meaning amidst the chaos. Beneath it all, there’s a part of me yearning for connection, safety, and purpose; a flicker of hope that refuses to be extinguished. I know that despite the setbacks, there is potential within me waiting to be unlocked.
I am a complex blend of strength and fragility, humor and sorrow, detachment and longing. These contradictions make me human, real, and deeply relatable. In my brokenness, there is beauty, and in my emptiness, there is the potential for something new to grow. I know I am not defined by my losses, but by my ability to rise, even when the weight feels unbearable. Even though I feel like I have “nothing,” my existence is meaningful. I matter; not because of what I have, but because of who I am. I am a fighter, a survivor, and someone worth knowing, even if the world hasn’t always shown me that. I am still here, still standing, and still trying to find my way. That, in itself, is something to be proud of.
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As a Man Thinketh
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