By KNA The Government has called for increased collaboration between the public and private sectors in exploration of opportunities in the blue economy sector. The Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Hassan Joho said the industry holds immense potential in creating employment, wealth and food security for millions of Kenyans. Joho, who […]
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has inaugurated a team that is expected to develop guidelines on the use of emerging technologies in the industry. MCK chief executive officer David Omwoyo said the Technical Working Group on Development of Media Guidelines on use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data and Social Media, would prepare a policy […]
The government has stepped up distribution of both conventional and Bt cotton seeds as it seeks to revive the textile industry. Industry PS, Dr Juma Mukhwana, said the goal is to distribute 27 metric tonnes of Hart 89M cotton seeds and two metric tonnes of Bt cotton seeds in each of the 24 growing counties across the […]
By Dibo Willis-Ambetsa A government think-tank has called for inclusion of the youth in the Kenyan roadmap for COP28, which will be held in the United Arab Emirates. The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (Kippra) said there are many youths and youth organizations engaging in climate mitigation measures whose work should not be ignored. […]
By Dibo Willis-Ambetsa First Lady Rachel Ruto has called for the training of the youth on climate mitigation to empower the future workforce on the development of a green economy. Mrs Ruto, who was speaking at a meeting of female leaders, the youth, private sector representatives and donors at the Africa Climate Summit First Lady’s […]
By Dibo Willis-Ambetsa President William Ruto has asked the youth in Africa to use their skills and energy to solve the worsening climate crisis. President Ruto, who was speaking as he opened the Africa Youth Climate Assembly in Nairobi, a pre-event ahead of the Africa Climate Summit that starts on Monday, said that […]
Youths from different countries in Africa have demanded action from global leaders to help stem the worsening effects of climate change, which include drought. The youth, who were speaking at a two-day conference in Nairobi as part of the activities of the forthcoming Africa Climate Change Summit, asked political leaders to take charge of the […]