Judy Wakhungu

Judi Wangalwa Wakhungu is a Kenyan politician and diplomat who was appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta as ambassador to France on 26 January 2018. Immediately prior to her present position, she served as the cabinet secretary for environment and regional development authorities from 25 April 2013 until 17 January 2018.

Judi Wakhungu

Quotes

• The role of women in science continues to be increasingly important particularly in development and also in the advancement of the field. I believe that we as women have a distinct perspective in science. If you look at the role that we've played in the life sciences and also in the medical sciences we have been able to bring women's issues to bear look at the issue of water and sanitizing water women have taken a leadership in this particular room because in African communities in the Kenyan communities water is woman's responsibility and we've been able to push for the fact that we need portable and cleaner water.
  • "Interview with Prof Dr Judi Wakhungu, Kenya" (February 19, 2014)
• We were very clear about our sincerity… we wanted very high penalties, we wanted a real disincentive for the poachers.
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• I do not advocate any one philosophy or another, I’m no threat to any side, so everyone trusts me, as I trust them.
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• It was shocking, deeply shocking.
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• We’re still reeling from losing these five elephants; it’s the worst incident for a long time. It’s my job to stop this menace, and I want to be there to show the government is committed to this, to boost the morale of the rangers, to help however we can.
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