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Crime Fighters: The Plastic Challenge

James Muhando
March 24, 2021

In Songa town, stallholders like Mama Rosa are facing increasing difficulties to comply with a national plastic ban. Her son, Kalulu, saw a man lying dead in the river. Who is he and what is behind his death?

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The fight against plastic waste proves to be urgent in the small town of Songa, as floods favored by poor waste disposal and worsened by the wrongdoings of politicians inflict the population. We follow Mama Rosa and her children Kalulu and Gammy, whose friend Ananda has been worried about his missing father. What happened to him? This thrilling audio story features how dwellers can demand action by politicians and develop ideas for a better, more sustainable and safer future. This story was written by James Muhando (Kenya). 

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The Plastic Challenge – Ep 01: Body of Water

The Plastic Challenge – Ep 01: Body of Water

In the small town of Songa, stallholders like Mama Rosa are facing increasing difficulties to comply with a national plastic ban.
EducationMarch 20, 202110:00 min

The Plastic Challenge – Ep 02: Choking on Plastic!

The Plastic Challenge – Ep 02: Choking on Plastic!

Maua, the goat of Mama Rosa’s family, disappeared while Kalulu and Olindi made a terrific discovery. What’s happened?
EducationMarch 20, 202110:00 min

The Plastic Challenge – Ep 03: Plastic Everywhere

The Plastic Challenge – Ep 03: Plastic Everywhere

Gammy got stranded at university because of the flooding and accepted a stranger’s invitation to stay at his apartment on campus. Where will the chance encounter between the two students lead?
EducationMarch 20, 202110:00 min
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