Green Africa Group Chief Steward Dr. Isaac Kalua Green has wrapped up a high-level visit to Liberia, where he championed a message of people-centred leadership and environmental stewardship. Dr. Kalua travelled to Monrovia at the invitation of the Liberian government, accompanied by his wife Susan Kalua and Autopax CEO Joy Kalua.
During the trip, he delivered a keynote address on “Service Beyond Self” at a major leadership conference attended by senior West African leaders. In his remarks, Dr. Kalua challenged African governments to adopt a new style of leadership anchored in integrity, sustainability and community empowerment.
“Africa will rise when leadership consistently delivers value, protects natural wealth, and empowers communities to prosper with dignity. Our continent cannot be built by extracting from the future but by investing in it,” he said.
Drawing from ideas in his book Green for Life, Dr. Kalua highlighted homegrown models such as Green Africa Villages and the Plant Your Age initiative, which encourage communities to restore their environment while building sustainable livelihoods. He noted that several countries outside Kenya have already begun adopting these approaches.
Meetings With Liberia’s Top Leadership
Beyond the conference, Dr. Kalua held discussions with leading West African bishops Bishop Robert Bimba , Bishop Wolo Belleh, and Bishop George Weah and met with President Joseph Nyuma Baraka Boakai, former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, senior ministers, private-sector leaders and banking executives.
The engagements focused on environmental restoration, youth empowerment, sustainable livelihoods and strengthening cooperation between African nations. Dr. Kalua also conveyed a goodwill message from President William Ruto, affirming Kenya’s commitment to African-driven solutions grounded in community transformation.
In a symbolic show of support, President Boakai accepted an appointment as Ambassador of the Plant Your Age Initiative in Liberia. The President adopted the Swahili name Baraka, while the First Lady took the name Mwende, meaning “beloved”.
Speaking at the end of his trip, Dr. Kalua expressed optimism about the renewed spirit of collaboration across the continent.
“Liberia is rising. Kenya is rising. Africa is rising. When leaders choose service beyond self, when communities take responsibility for their environment, and when nations collaborate rather than compete, Africa becomes a force the world must reckon with.”
Green Africa Group continues to gain global recognition for its work in environmental stewardship and community-based development across Africa.
