Kenyan-Born Swiss Leader Champions Fight Against Water Privatisation.
Yvonne Apiyo Brändle Amolo, a Kenyan-born Swiss politician, artist, and activist (and Blue Community Ambassador!), is leading international efforts to defend water as a human right and to resist its privatisation.
In Kenya, many communities continue to face severe challenges in accessing clean and affordable water, particularly in drought-affected regions and informal settlements in Nairobi. Amolo’s work highlights the risks of treating water as a commodity, arguing that decisions about supply and management should remain under public and community control rather than private profit.
Her advocacy is closely tied to the Blue Community movement, a global alliance of municipalities, universities, unions, faith groups, and civil society organisations committed to protecting water rights. As a Blue Community Ambassador, Amolo connects grassroots struggles in Kenya with international networks, enabling local activists to access expertise and visibility in global debates.
