Month: September 2023

Reading Time: 2 minutesEffective implementation of climate smart strategies often requires capacity building and knowledge sharing. By creating awareness among communities, governments and stakeholders. This ensures that best practices are disseminated and applied effectively. Climate change is a global challenge and an international collabration is often required for the effective implementation of climate-smart approaches. It will ensures reduction of gas emissions and promote climate resilience. Nevertheless, Climate-smart strategies represent an essential approach to addressing the challenges posed by climate change and also ensures sustainable development. These strategies focus on imigating the impact of climate change, adapting to its effects, and fostering resillience in various sectors such as agricultures, forestry, water management and urban planning. In agricultures, climate smart practices concentrate on implementing sustainable and resillient farming teechniques. This includes adopting crop varieties and practices better suited to changing climate conditions. Implementing efficient water and nutrients management, reducing greenhouse gass emission from agriculturals activities and promoting sustainable land management practices. READ ALSO: More importanly, forest serves as foundation of beauty for all surviving animals on earths. Consequently, the sustainable management of forest resources takes center stage in addressing climate impact. This includes strategies to elimate deforatations and promote reforestations. Additionally, climate smarts aims to protect forest from climate-related threats such as wildfires, pest and diseases. Another crucial part is water management strategies. It encompass efficient use of water resources, improved water infrastructures and the development of adaptive measures for droughts and floods. These strategies ensures a sustable and reliable water supply while minimizing the impact of changing precipitation patterns. Urban planning that incorparates climate-smart principles is critical for creating resillient cities. This includes building infrastructures that can withstand extreme weather events, improving public transportation to reduce emission, and designing green spaces that absorb excess rainfall and provide cooling in urban areas. The transition to renewable energeny resources like, wind, solar and hydropower is a fundamental climate-smart strategy. These sources reduce reliance on fossils fuels, which are a mojor contributor to greenshouse gas emission, and promote a more sustainable and low-carbon energy system. Ecosystem based adaptation. This involves using natural systems such as wetlands and magroves to provide resiliences against climate impact like coastal erosion and storm surges. In conclusion, Climate- smart strategies are essential in the face of the changing climate. They encompass a wide range of practices and approaches aimed at reducing emission, enhacing resilience, and ensuring sustainable development across almost all sectors. By adoptinh and implementing climate-smart strategies, communities, governements and businesses can play a crucial role in addressing the challlenges posed bby climate change while fostering a more sustainable and resilient future.

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the present world, education is changing its role, redefining success. The once steadfast belief in the motivational phrase “eduction is the key to success” has envolve due to several influencing factors. While education undeniably serves as a valuable cornerstones for personal and professional growth. It no longer stands as the sole determinant of success, unlike the earlier days. First and foremost, the evolving definition of success encompasses a broader range of skills. This includes adaptability, creativity, problem solving and emotional intelligence. Rather than solely relying in academic achievements individuals nurture these qualities not exclusively within the confines of a classroom.They do so through experiences, self directed learning and more so real world challenges. In addition, Thousands of Kenyans, both undergraduates and postgraduates are graduating yearly. However, only few of them get opportunities to practices their knowledge, in contrasts to the high percentage running the ” hustle” life. READ ALSO: Secondly, the digital age has democratized access to information and knowledge. The internet and online resources enable individuals to independenly acquire knowledge and skills. Often without the need for formal education. This empowerment has given rise to self taught experts and enterpreneurs who thrive without relying on formal academic credentials. This has lefts many graduates and other Kenyans wondering if education is a scam. That is why majority of Kenyans are left wondering if they will take their kids to school if education is made optional. Moreover, the job market has shifted to prioritize practical skills and relevant experience over formal qualifications. Many successful individuals today have pursued unconventional paths. They are utilizing apprenticeships, internships, or vocational trainings to acquire the skills required for their chosen careers. Many people belief that education helps in opening and widening ones’s reasoning capacity. However there are many bussiness tycoons with almost zero education and are running their bussiness succesfully. Moreso, innovation and enterpreneurship have played a significant role in reshaping the success landscape. Start up founders and innovators especially ” Nill education” drive their ventures with passion and willigness to take risks, qualities that cannot be solely linked to formal education. Does education primarily benefits individuals from less affluent backgrounds?. Considering that those from modest socioeconomic background often outperform their peers from more privileged families academically.This phenomenon might arise because education represents one of the few resources their parent can provide. Do we aslo conclude that publice universities generally design courses for individuals with limited finacial means?. While the wealthy prefer private universities offering market-demand courses, or should we perhaps conclude that education caters to those with an “upper hand” or influential connections to avoid frustration! As academic credentials no longer hold significant sway in Kenya. What seems to matter is who you know and how much you are willing to invest for an opportunity. In conclusion, even though education maintains its importance and provides a strong foundation. It no longer stand as the sole key to success. Success in the present world relies on a combination of factors, including adaptability, practical skills, an enterpreneurial spirit , commitment to lifelong learning and more so connection to find a job.

Reading Time: 2 minutesKenya finds the best market for omena in China. Omena is also known as “dagaa” or “mukene” in some African countries, inhabits freshwater lakes and rivers. In Kenya, lake Victoria is the largest source of Omena. The silvery fish are integral to East African culinary traditions and parts of Rwanda, where they serve as a staple due to their rich nutrients content. Omena provides a valuable source of protein, omega-3 fatty acid, vitamins and minerals. Traditionally, anchovies is sun-dried to preserve. It is commonly use in various dishes to add a unique flavor and nutritional values. Some popular way of preparing includes frying, stewing and mixing with other ingredients like vegetables and spices. READ ALSO: In June, Kenya under the provision of a bilateral agreement signed with China in January 2022.Therefore Kenya makes the first export of anchovies to China. Wu Penga, Director General of the Department of African Affairs at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Reports that both countries benefited from the delivery of 52 tonne shipment of “Omena” under their agreement. In late June, the first batch of Kenya wild anchovies products made their debut at the third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo. This development signals China’s active efforts to encourage the importation of high quality African food and agricultural products. Thus, expanding choices for domestic consumers and increase trade between China and Africa at large. Moreover, Huawen Food, Kenya subsidiary of the Jinzai Food Group. Actively handle the shipment for utilization in the Chinese snack market. The company is situated along the coastal region of Kenya (Kwale) and relies on hundreds of local fisherment to supply its processing plant with locally caught anchovies for drying and packaging. However, the intense, punget and salty taste of anchovies, those slender fish slivers, can make even the heartiest eater recoil from their punch when served incorrectly. Furthermore, Kenyans pair anchovies with local staple such as ugali and greens. Setting the stage for the Kenya fishing sector to potentially reap significant profits. Liu Zhuyong, the managing director of Huaweb Food, asserts that the company’s Kenya operation stand as a high margin venture. In conclusion, China anchovies find their way into a variety of dishes, ranging from stir-fries and streets snacks to salads and heartieer meal like anchovy fried rice.

Reading Time: 3 minutesTenwek Hospital is one of the best recognize hospital in Rift valley. It is located in Bomet County, Kenya. Tenwek has earned a reputation as one of East Africa’s largest and most respected healthcare facilities since its founding by missionaries in 1935. It provides a state of art medical services and is comitted to delivering compassionate care to the loal community and beyond. The dedicated and skilled team of healthcare professional at Tenwek hospital provides medical specialities including surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics and internal medicine. Besides that, They actively participates in various community outreach programs that significantly impact public health in the region. Moreso, this institution stands as a shinig example of healthcare excellence and humanitariasm. They play a crucial role in improving the well-being of countless individual in Kenya and global. Guided by the powerful and religious motto, “We Treat~Jesus Heals”. The dedicated team and healthcare professionals at Tenwek Hospital, believes in treating the whole person, addressing both physical and spiritual well-being in the care of every patient. READ ALSO: In addition to providing medical services, Tenwek Hospital also actively offers various healthcares programs. These includes nursing, clinical officer training and community health program. It equip individual with the best essential skills, preparing them to provide high quality healthcare services in both hospital and local communities. Additionally, the school prioritizes practical training and hands-on experience. These ensuring graduates are well prepared to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field. This trainning school plays a vital role and actively serves as a cornerstone of its mission to improves healthcare access and starndards in Rift Valley, Kenya and more so globally. Furthermore, Hospital partners with other hospitals and organizations. These partneships fosters Tenwek Hospital’s mission to deliver comprehensive and high-quality healthcare services. They also fosters a spirits of collaboration and shared expertise, enabling institution to expand its capabilites and reach. Through these alliances, Tenwek can leverage resources, shared best practices and participate in medical research and training program. Most importantly, these partnerships has exemplify Tenwek Hospital’s commitment to continous improvement and its dedication to delivering holistic healthcare solution.