Demanding ecological justice is a form of worship

When First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto planted a tree during a tree planting exercise in Kakamega. [File, PCS]

In the beginning, God created everything, plus man, who was then entrusted with stewardship of creation. This took six days, the Bible says. In Islam, the Qur’an talks of similar actions by Allah.

Meanwhile, in many congregations that we frequent for spiritual nourishment, especially in Africa, faith leaders preach principles of stewardship, mercy, and love. In the African context, the spirit of ubuntu says “I am because we are”.