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Priority=\"70\" Name=\"Dark List Accent 1\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"71\" Name=\"Colorful Shading Accent 1\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"72\" Name=\"Colorful List Accent 1\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"73\" Name=\"Colorful Grid Accent 1\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"60\" Name=\"Light Shading Accent 2\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"61\" Name=\"Light List Accent 2\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"62\" Name=\"Light Grid Accent 2\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"63\" Name=\"Medium Shading 1 Accent 2\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"64\" Name=\"Medium Shading 2 Accent 2\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"65\" Name=\"Medium List 1 Accent 2\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"66\" Name=\"Medium 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\u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"63\" Name=\"Medium Shading 1 Accent 3\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"64\" Name=\"Medium Shading 2 Accent 3\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"65\" Name=\"Medium List 1 Accent 3\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"66\" Name=\"Medium List 2 Accent 3\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"67\" Name=\"Medium Grid 1 Accent 3\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"68\" Name=\"Medium Grid 2 Accent 3\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"69\" Name=\"Medium Grid 3 Accent 3\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"70\" Name=\"Dark List Accent 3\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"71\" Name=\"Colorful Shading Accent 3\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"72\" Name=\"Colorful List Accent 3\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"73\" Name=\"Colorful Grid Accent 3\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"60\" Name=\"Light Shading Accent 4\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"61\" Name=\"Light List Accent 4\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"62\" Name=\"Light Grid Accent 4\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"63\" Name=\"Medium Shading 1 Accent 4\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"64\" Name=\"Medium Shading 2 Accent 4\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"65\" Name=\"Medium List 1 Accent 4\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"66\" Name=\"Medium List 2 Accent 4\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"67\" Name=\"Medium Grid 1 Accent 4\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"68\" Name=\"Medium Grid 2 Accent 4\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"69\" Name=\"Medium Grid 3 Accent 4\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"70\" Name=\"Dark List Accent 4\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"71\" Name=\"Colorful Shading Accent 4\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"72\" Name=\"Colorful List Accent 4\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"73\" Name=\"Colorful Grid Accent 4\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"60\" Name=\"Light Shading Accent 5\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"61\" Name=\"Light List Accent 5\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"62\" Name=\"Light Grid Accent 5\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"63\" Name=\"Medium Shading 1 Accent 5\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"64\" Name=\"Medium Shading 2 Accent 5\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"65\" Name=\"Medium List 1 Accent 5\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"66\" Name=\"Medium List 2 Accent 5\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"67\" Name=\"Medium Grid 1 Accent 5\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"68\" Name=\"Medium Grid 2 Accent 5\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"69\" Name=\"Medium Grid 3 Accent 5\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"70\" Name=\"Dark List Accent 5\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"71\" Name=\"Colorful Shading Accent 5\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"72\" Name=\"Colorful List Accent 5\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"73\" Name=\"Colorful Grid Accent 5\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"60\" Name=\"Light Shading Accent 6\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"61\" Name=\"Light List Accent 6\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"62\" Name=\"Light Grid Accent 6\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"63\" Name=\"Medium Shading 1 Accent 6\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"64\" Name=\"Medium Shading 2 Accent 6\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"65\" Name=\"Medium List 1 Accent 6\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"66\" Name=\"Medium List 2 Accent 6\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"67\" Name=\"Medium Grid 1 Accent 6\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"68\" Name=\"Medium Grid 2 Accent 6\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"69\" Name=\"Medium Grid 3 Accent 6\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"70\" Name=\"Dark List Accent 6\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"71\" Name=\"Colorful Shading Accent 6\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"72\" Name=\"Colorful List Accent 6\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"73\" Name=\"Colorful Grid Accent 6\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"19\" QFormat=\"true\"\r\n Name=\"Subtle Emphasis\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"21\" QFormat=\"true\"\r\n Name=\"Intense Emphasis\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"31\" QFormat=\"true\"\r\n Name=\"Subtle Reference\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"32\" QFormat=\"true\"\r\n Name=\"Intense Reference\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"33\" QFormat=\"true\" Name=\"Book Title\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"37\" SemiHidden=\"true\"\r\n UnhideWhenUsed=\"true\" Name=\"Bibliography\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"39\" SemiHidden=\"true\"\r\n UnhideWhenUsed=\"true\" QFormat=\"true\" Name=\"TOC Heading\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"41\" Name=\"Plain Table 1\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"42\" Name=\"Plain Table 2\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"43\" Name=\"Plain Table 3\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"44\" Name=\"Plain Table 4\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"45\" Name=\"Plain Table 5\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"40\" Name=\"Grid Table Light\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"46\" Name=\"Grid Table 1 Light\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"47\" Name=\"Grid Table 2\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"48\" Name=\"Grid Table 3\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"49\" Name=\"Grid Table 4\"/\u003e\r\n \u003cw:LsdException Locked=\"false\" Priority=\"50\" Name=\"Grid Table 5 Dark\"/\u003e\r\n 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style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"caption \" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePresident William Ruto during the launch of University of Nairobi Silicon Savanah Innovation Park, State House, Nairobi. 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challenges.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eThe park’s focus is\r\nfrom using artificial intelligence to combat food insecurity, to developing\r\ncost-effective satellite technology to bridge the connectivity gap in rural\r\nareas, to advancing sustainable energy solutions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eBy creating an\r\necosystem designed to transform visionary ideas into tangible solutions,\r\nSilicon Savannah aims to position Kenya as a leader in technology, both locally\r\nand on the global stage.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe timing of this initiative is significant.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs global technological advances accelerate, NASA’s Artemis\r\nprogram is charting a new course for lunar exploration, with future missions\r\naiming to push the boundaries of space travel.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimultaneously, SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft, in its sixth\r\ntest flight, completed an astonishing 17,500 kilometres in just 65 minutes,\r\nsplashing down in the Indian Ocean near Australia.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese milestones highlight the exponential speed at which\r\nspace exploration is progressing and reflect the broader trend of rapid\r\ninnovation that is reshaping industries worldwide.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Neuralink’s\r\nquest to merge human consciousness with artificial intelligence to Tesla’s\r\nOptimus robot pushing the frontiers of automation, technological breakthroughs\r\nare redefining what is possible—and they are doing so at an accelerating pace.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKenya’s ambition to become a key player in this global\r\ninnovation race mirrors the trajectories of other fast-growing tech ecosystems such\r\nas Silicon Valley in the U.S., Bangalore in India, and Shenzhen in China.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShenzhen, once a modest fishing village, transformed into a\r\nglobal tech powerhouse through strategic investments in technology and\r\ninnovation.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKenya, with its Silicon Savannah initiative, seeks to\r\nreplicate this success, creating an environment where talent and investment\r\nconverge to spur rapid growth and development.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foundation for this ambition has already been laid with\r\nKenya’s track record in technological breakthroughs, such as the revolutionary\r\nMPESA mobile payment system.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilicon Savannah seeks to build on this legacy by scaling\r\ninnovations that address both local and global challenges.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKenya’s growing digital connectivity, facilitated by\r\ninitiatives like Starlink, positions the country to harness technological\r\nadvancements more effectively, accelerating its role in the global tech\r\necosystem.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresident Ruto’s call for Kenya to focus on creating\r\ntechnology rather than simply consuming it reflects a shift in the national\r\nmindset.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis shift is particularly important, as it signals that\r\nKenya’s youth are no longer passive participants in the global race for\r\ninnovation—they are emerging as leaders.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilicon Savannah embodies this shift, creating a space for\r\ncollaboration, creativity, and determination to drive Kenya’s transformation\r\ninto a technological powerhouse at an accelerated pace.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis focus on speed is not merely symbolic.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt mirrors the broader trend of rapid technological progress\r\nacross the continent.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eRwanda’s \"Kigali\r\nInnovation City\" and South Korea’s emergence as a global leader in\r\nelectronics and robotics demonstrate how innovation can serve as a catalyst for\r\nnational transformation.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy tapping into this momentum, Kenya aims to fast-track its\r\ngrowth in 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world.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Globally, one in three women experiences physical or sexual violence, mostly by an intimate partner. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile domestic violence and abuse are sometimes hidden, if one knows the signs of an abusive relationship, one may be able to recognize it better and seek or offer help.\u003c/p\u003ea2:T55d,\u003cp\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://cms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/image/2024/11/af260072-4ec3-40bb-8fe3-830d55b8ce5c.jpeg\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"caption \" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAR INFOGRAPHICS\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eErratic cash releases from the Treasury, low revenue collection, massive wastage and wanton graft have condemned county governments to perpetual penury.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince the inception of devolution in 2013, the counties have bemoaned a cash crunch and governors frequently threaten to shut down services.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOften, the county chiefs have blamed the National Treasury for the late exchequer releases – frequently piling up for months – triggering service disruptions in the counties.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLast week, the Council of Governors threatened to halt crucial services including health care, due to a prolonged delay by the Treasury to release funds.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe counties had not received funds for a record three months, causing stalled services in nearly all the 47 county governments.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We demand the National Treasury immediately releases the funds owed to counties, failing which, county governments will have no choice but to shut down operations completely,” CoG chairman Ahmed Abdullahi said.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003ea3:T62c,\u003cp\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://cms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/image/2024/11/48ffd099-9d16-4f14-b877-fb97a89b15f0.jpeg\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAR INFOGRAPHICS\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"ca"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"ption \" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://cms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/image/2024/11/573758d0-6574-4180-ac3c-1e96752ef71a.jpeg\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"caption \" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAR INFOGRAPHICS\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 16 Days of Activism is an opportunity to revitalize commitments, call for accountability and action from decision-makers, as the world approaches the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in 2025 – a visionary blueprint for achieving gender equality and women’s and girls’ rights everywhere.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNearly  one in three women experience violence in their lifetime. Girls are at particular risk of violence—1 in 4 adolescent girls is abused by their partners. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor thousands of women, the cycle of gender-based violence ended with one final and brutal act—their murder by partners and family members. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFemicide (or feminicide) is the intentional killing of a women or girl because of her gender. It is a universal problem, and the most brutal, visible, and extreme manifestation of the cycle of gender-based violence that women and girls endure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003ea4:T428,\u003cp\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://cms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/image/2024/11/74ec7e13-17e0-4a38-aefe-89bfe87b78e5.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"caption \" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAR INFOGRAPHICS\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAfrica recorded the highest rates of intimate partner and family-related femicide last year, driven by an increase in killings in countries such as Kenya, a UN report has said.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe report by UN Women said globally, 85,000 women and girls were killed intentionally in 2023.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt said globally, 140 women and girls die every day at the hands of their partners or close relatives, w"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"hich means one woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kenya National Commission on Human Rights said killing of women by intimate partners has worsened.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe National Police Service says 97 femicide cases were reported in the last three months alone, underscoring the magnitude of the crisis.\u003c/p\u003ea5:T41e,\u003cp\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://cms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/image/2024/11/db194a79-547c-4166-a12f-b2cb1b6f994e.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"caption \" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAR INFOGRAPHICS\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePresident William Ruto suffered a blow in his bid to regulate harambees after senators rejected a bill that technically bars them from participating in the fund-raising drives.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a near-unanimous rejection, the lawmakers said the Public Fundraising Appeals Bill, 2024, will erode the “brotherhood” spirit harambees have instilled over the years.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Harambees have created cohesion in this country. Most of the students today as well as many of our professionals went for scholarships outside the country through harambees,” Wajir Senator Abass Mohamed said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarambee, (all pull together in Kiswahili), is the official motto of Kenya, appearing on its coat of arms.\u003c/p\u003ea6:T73e,\u003cp\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://cms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/image/2024/11/978004e6-03ec-4445-82cd-eff57dd25554.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"caption \" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eStar infographics\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-io-article-url=\"https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2024-11-25-senators-reject-ruto-bill-to-regulate-harambees\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"div-gpt-ad-In-Article-Top\" 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data-io-article-url=\"https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2024-11-25-senators-reject-ruto-bill-to-regulate-harambees\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt is a long-standing tradition of community self-help, raising money for development, projects, building a church, and even paying medical bills for those unable\u0026nbsp;to pay.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv data-io-article-url=\"https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2024-11-25-senators-reject-ruto-bill-to-regulate-harambees\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHarambees have been criticised because many politicians donate large sums, especially to churches, to ingratiate themselves with residents and woo votes.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003ea7:T4a3,\u003cp\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://cms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/image/2024/11/bfec9c5c-545a-445a-a4d1-6b4741afdad2.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"caption \" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eStar Infographics\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAflatoxin, a harmful substance produced by certain moulds, poses severe health risks when consumed through milk.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e It impairs growth and development, especially in children, and may result in preterm birth or late-term miscarriage.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Long-term exposure to high levels of aflatoxin can lead to liver damage and is carcinogenic, increasing the risk of cancer.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e These concerns underscore the need for stringent safety measur"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"es in milk production and consumption.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Organizations like USAID and Bio Foods are currently championing safe milk campaigns to address this critical issue. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy raising awareness, these initiatives aim to ensure the health and safety of consumers, particularly vulnerable populations like children and pregnant women.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/p\u003ea8:T453,\u003cp\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://cms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/image/2024/11/fe20df0e-818d-445b-8a8d-35d651731230.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"caption \" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow farmers can manage aflatoxin in milk\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFarmers play an important role in reducing aflatoxin contamination in milk. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo achieve this, they should provide animals with high-quality, mould-free feed. In cases of increased risk, using toxin binders in feed can help minimize aflatoxin absorption into the bloodstream and milk. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegular testing of feeds for aflatoxin levels is essential for monitoring safety. Additionally, implementing Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) such as proper soil tilling, aeration, crop rotation, and using quality seeds during planting can prevent mould growth. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFarmers are encouraged to adopt these practices to ensure safe milk production, as part of efforts supported by organizations like USAID and Bio Foods through ongoing safe milk campaigns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003ea9:T11fc,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://cms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/image/2024/11/c42a23d1-0722-4d90-bc8d-2ebb72ce81cd.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMwavadu\r\nMng’aru at his\r\nnew home in\r\nMasindeni village,\r\nMsambweni,\r\nKwale county\r\n/CHARLES\r\nMGHENYI\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"caption \" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMwavadu Mng’aru had lived as a\r\nsquatter for years.\r\nKnown in the community for\r\nhis kindness and dedication while\r\n\r\nworking as a caretaker, life has ironically been anything but kind to him.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nHowever, for the first time in years,\r\nthe 72-year-old has a place to call\r\n\r\nhome in Masindeni village, Msamb-\r\nweni, Kwale county.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\r\nNow old and frail, Mng’aru had\r\nresigned himself to life as a squatter,\r\n\r\nsurviving on the kindness of neighbors and well-wishers.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nHe was deserted by his family and\r\n\r\nhad long given up any dreams of stability and dignity.\r\n\r\nIn 2022, residents at Mwaloya\r\nvillage within Msambweni were\r\ncompensated and relocated, paving\r\nthe way for the Australian mining\r\ncompany, Base Titanium, to conduct\r\nmining activities in the area.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile many were resettled,\r\nMng’aru, who had no land of his\r\nown, was left to his own devices.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlone and hopeless, his plight\r\nreached the ears of villagers and\r\nBase Titanium, who felt obliged to\r\nassist him.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nMoved by his story, Base Titanium\r\nstepped in, building him a modest,\r\nsturdy home on a one-acre plot.\r\n“I can’t believe I have a key to my\r\nown home and land,” Mng’aru said,\r\nhis voice thick with emotion as he\r\nclutched his title deed.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Dreams of owning a home were\r\nlong buried under years of hardship.”\r\n\r\nFor Mng’aru, this home symbolises more than shelter—it is a beacon\r\n\r\nof hope.\r\nThe elderly man recounted the\r\nunbearable life he had endured.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“For years, I didn’t feel like myself.\r\nBut now, with land and a house, I feel\r\nwhole again,” he narrated.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a renewed sense of purpose,\r\nhe vowed to make the most of his\r\nnew-found life.\r\nAlready, his land is alive with\r\nmaize, bananas, mango trees and\r\ncassava, promising sustenance and\r\nself-sufficiency he had once thought\r\nimpossible.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“Hunger will no longer be a problem,” he said, his face alight with\r\n\r\nhope.\r\nYet, one dream remains close to his\r\n\r\nheart: reuniting with his three children whom he has not seen in years.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nMng’aru hopes his newfound stability will pave the way for reconciliation and bring his family back\r\n\r\ntogether.\r\n“I yearn to heal old wounds and\r\nshare this comfort with my family,”\r\nhe said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeter Ngei, a neighbour and\r\n\r\nNorthern Dune Resettlement Committee member, played a pivotal role\r\n\r\nin advocating for Mng’aru.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe old man lived like a squatter,\r\nwith no family to lean on, he said,\r\nadding that as a community, they\r\nfelt it was their duty to ensure he\r\nwas cared for.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We used to support him with\r\n\r\nfood and shelter. When the relocation came, leaving him behind was\u0026nbsp;heartbreaking,” Ngei said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\r\nHe is grateful Base Titanium heeded their call, as Simon Wall, the organisation’s External Affairs General\r\n\r\nManager, praised the resettlement\r\n\r\ncommittee for highlighting vulnerable cases like Mng’aru’s.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\r\n“This collaboration shows how\r\nwe’ve worked together to improve\r\n\r\nthe livelihoods of communities affected by mining activities,” he said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\r\nMng’aru’s home underscores the\u0026nbsp;positive impact of Base Titanium’s\r\nprojects.\r\n“It will be remembered as one of\r\nthe many lives transformed by our\r\ninitiatives,” he said.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristine Mwaka, Base Titanium’s\r\n\r\nSocial Engagement Manager, reiterated the company’s commitment to\r\n\r\nuplifting local communities.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe said Mng’aru had lived more\r\nthan 30 years without a decent\r\nhouse and now has a home and land\r\nwith a title deed in his name.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMwaka advised the old man not to\r\nsell the land or the house and ensure\r\nit was well maintained.\r\n\r\nKinondo chief, Riga Ali, commended the company for aligning\r\n\r\nits efforts with the government’s\r\naffordable housing agenda.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“This gesture supports national\r\ngoals of ensuring every citizen has\r\naccess to decent housing,” he said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The local administrator urged\r\nother companies to emulate Base\r\nTitanium’s impactful actions and\r\n\r\nbring positive change to surround-\r\ning communities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"aa:T3466,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://cms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/image/2024/11/9f0bbd8c-2c21-43ce-b31c-33cc59e8cc71.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eA farmer\r\nprepares to milk\r\nhis cows /FILE\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"caption \" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rising sun casts a warm, golden\r\nlight over the fields in Runyenjes,\r\nEmbu County. Dedicated dairy\r\nfarmer Mike Gitonga steps out of his\r\nhouse, ready to milk his seven cows.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs he walks toward the barn, he\r\ngreets each of his cows by name, a\r\nritual that connects him with his\r\n‘business partners’. He believes a\r\ncalm and friendly atmosphere is\r\nessential for his cows to produce\r\nhigh-quality milk.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nInside the barn, Gitonga carefully\r\nchecks the cleanliness of the milking\r\n\r\narea. He scrubs his milking containers clean, ensuring no soap or dirt\r\n\r\nsmell remains to prevent contamination of the milk.\r\n\r\nGitonga understands that hygiene\r\nplays a crucial role in milk safety.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith this in mind, he also washes\r\nhis hands thoroughly before starting\r\nthe milking process.\r\nAs he milks, Gitonga watches for\r\nany signs of discomfort or illness,\r\nknowing that healthy cows produce\r\nthe best milk.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“Milk contamination can occur\r\nthrough improper handling, such\r\nas using poorly cleaned plastic cans\r\nor milking equipment,” he says. “It’s\r\nall about handling the milk properly;\r\nthe way you handle it will determine\r\nits safety for consumption.”\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter milking, Gitonga quickly\r\ntransports his 50 litres of milk to\r\nMutugi Commercial, a nearby dairy\r\ncooperative, where it is chilled to the\r\nappropriate temperature to inhibit\r\nbacterial growth.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“If you don’t have the right preservation equipment, like coolers, the\r\n\r\nmilk can easily be contaminated,”\r\nhe said, emphasising that milk must\r\nbe cooled immediately after milking\r\nto prevent spoilage.\r\nGitonga also shared the challenges\r\n\r\nfarmers face in ensuring milk safety, particularly the quality of animal\r\n\r\nfeeds.\r\n“The quality of the feed is critical,”\r\nhe said. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Too much sweet potato\r\nvine can degrade milk quality, and\r\ncertain weeds can spoil the milk.\u0026nbsp;We need to feed our cows clean,\r\n\r\nwell-balanced fodder to ensure the\r\nmilk remains safe.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://cms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/image/2024/11/31c1e386-42a8-40a9-bc01-2f3b71e938c2.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"caption \" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAR INFOGRAPHICS\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFARMER EDUCATION\r\n\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoseph Naimodu, an expert from\r\n\r\nOlepolos Dairy Cooperative, describes safe milk as milk that is\r\n\r\nfree from contaminants and fit for\r\nhuman consumption.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Milk is very sensitive. If stored in\r\n\r\na dirty container, it will be contaminated and unsafe to drink,” he said.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nHe urged the government and\r\nother stakeholders to find a way to\r\n\r\neducate farmers on the best practices of handling milk.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\r\n“Due to ignorance, some farmers\r\nmay inject their animals or deworm\r\nthem and milk them after a few\r\nhours,” he said.\r\n\r\n“This would make the milk have elements of the medicine to be found\r\n\r\nin the milk and upon consumption,\r\ncan cause harm to the consumer of\r\nthat milk.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe said the society comes from a\r\ntradition where people milk cows\r\nand consume the milk, not knowing\r\nif it is contaminated or not.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We need to do extensive farmer\r\neducation to build the knowledge\r\non milk handling and safety of milk,”\r\nNaimodu said.\r\nSome farmers, when faced with\r\nless feeds for their animals, turn to\r\n\r\ncorn rejected for human consumption and mix it with the available\r\n\r\nanimal feeds, he said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\r\n“The rejected corn contains aflatoxins and when animals feed on it,\r\n\r\nit is transferred to the milk produced,\r\nwhich is in turn consumed by people\r\nlater on.”\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNaimodu said consumers also\r\nhave a role to play in ensuring what\r\nthey consume is safe milk.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\r\n“Consumers have to push themselves to learn about what they are\r\n\r\ntaking. It is advisable to go for known\r\nmilk processors whose reputation\r\n\r\nprecedes them,” the veterinary expert said.“\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe issue of unsafe milk\r\nin our country is a serious trend. It\r\nis contributing a lot to the public\r\nhealth of our nation. Most zoonotic\r\ndiseases and pandemics could be\r\nveterinary-related.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“This matter needs to be to be taken seriously, and the government,\r\n\r\nthrough the Director of Veterinary\r\n\r\nServices, needs to have all these issues addressed through working on\r\n\r\na one-health programme.”\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe expert said there is already a\r\none-health approach, a one-health\r\nprogramme that would bring all the\r\n\r\npractitioners in the medicine industry together.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“So, when we are one thing, we\r\ncan have milk checks. We\r\ncan have checks on the water\r\nconsumed by people, checks on the\r\nmilk we consume, all these issues\r\nwill be addressed.”\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr Miseda Were, a veterinary\r\nsurgeon, highlighted the threat of\r\naflatoxins — toxins produced by\u0026nbsp;fungi such as Aspergillus flavus and\r\nAspergillus parasiticus.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\r\nThese fungi commonly infest animal feeds, especially those made\r\n\r\nfrom moist or improperly stored\r\nmaize, which can lead to the transfer\r\nof aflatoxins into the milk.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“Aflatoxins may not make the animals visibly ill, but they pass into the\r\n\r\nmilk, ultimately entering the human\r\nfood chain,” Dr Were said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQUALITY FEED\r\n\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn response to this challenge, Bio\r\n\r\nFoods and Lato Milk, in partnership with Bles Dairies, officially\r\n\r\nannounced the harvest of more than\r\n220 acres of precision-cut maize\r\nsilage during a visit to the Fodder\r\nProject in Endebess.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nThis initiative, part of the Kenya\r\n\r\nLivestock Sector Steering Committee chaired by Livestock PS Jonathan\r\n\r\nMueke, aims to reduce milk production costs, particularly during\r\n\r\ndry seasons, while increasing milk\r\nyields by up to 30 per cent.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe project’s vision is to improve\r\nmilk quality and lower feed costs,\r\nultimately boosting profitability\r\nfor farmers.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpeaking to the Star, Mueke said\r\nboiling milk might reduce some of\r\nthe bacterial counts but will not get\r\nrid of aflatoxin.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Aflatoxin comes from the animal\r\n\r\nfeed that the cow ate. It causes stunted growth in children. It causes cancer in human beings,” Mueke said.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“So we need to ensure any aflatoxin-laced milk doesn’t even make it\r\n\r\nto the consumer; it gets discarded\r\nat source because once it’s in the\r\nmilk, there’s no way to get rid of\r\nit. So that’s why we do testing with\r\nlactometers at the point of purchase.”\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PS said milking equipment is\r\nexpensive but if the farmer can afford\r\nit, by all means they should get it.\r\n“We are now also updating our\r\nDairy Bill to ensure we tighten the\r\nlaws and regulation around milk,”\r\nthe PS said.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The Act we have now that governs\r\nmilk is from 1957. So, we have come\r\n\r\nup with a Dairy Bill 2024 that is industry-led.”\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nBio Foods has made the high-quality maize silage available to farmers\r\n\r\nand cooperatives at an affordable\r\nrate, alongside management support\r\n\r\nto help farmers maximise its benefits. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis project directly addresses\r\n\r\nthe challenges of safe milk production by ensuring that farmers have\r\n\r\naccess to clean, nutritious and safe\r\nfodder for their cows.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kenya Dairy Board, led by\r\nmanaging director Margaret Kibogy,\r\ncommended the project, saying it\r\n\r\nplays a vital role in achieving long-\r\nterm growth in the dairy sector.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“As we implement quality-based\r\n\r\npayment systems and scale capacity for milk testing, we are building\u0026nbsp;a sector that prioritises consumer\r\nsafety and farmer empowerment,”\r\nKibogy said.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs part of the Safe Milk campaign,\r\n\r\nexperts stress the importance of providing cows with clean, safe fodder\r\n\r\nand silage to combat aflatoxins and\r\nensure the safety of milk.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe precision-cut maize silage\r\noffered by Bio Foods and Lato Milk,\r\nas part of this new fodder project,\r\nis an example of how farmers can\r\nimprove the quality of their feed and,\r\nin turn, the safety of their milk.\r\n\r\nBio Foods CEO Joachim Wester-veld said transforming Kenyan dairy\r\n\r\nis about more than just increasing\r\nproduction.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It’s about creating a sustainable\r\necosystem where farmers thrive,\r\nconsumers enjoy quality products\r\nand the environment is protected,”\r\nhe said.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vision aligns perfectly with\r\nthe goals of the Safe Milk campaign,\r\nwhich advocates a holistic approach\r\nto milk safety. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis entails starting\r\nwith high-quality, toxin-free feed,\r\nmoving through proper milking and\r\n\r\nhandling procedures, and ultimately ensuring safe, contaminant-free\r\n\r\nmilk for consumers.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nExperts say detecting aflatoxins\r\nin milk requires specialised testing,\r\n\r\nsuch as using an alcohol gun or laboratory analysis.\r\n\r\n“If milk is contaminated, it will\r\nshow signs of fermentation during\r\ntesting,” Naimodu said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://cms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/image/2024/11/bd3788c5-abca-43a8-9682-14a27c9a6b0e.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"caption \" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAR INFOGRAPHICS\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever,\r\non the farm, rapid tests can help\r\nidentify contaminated milk before\r\nit reaches consumers.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nFarmers are encouraged to adopt\r\n\r\npractices such as using proper milking equipment, maintaining good\r\n\r\nhygiene and, most importantly, ensuring their cows are fed clean and\r\n\r\nsafe fodder.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nBy integrating practices that prevent aflatoxin contamination at the\r\n\r\nfarm level, such as providing properly stored, toxin-free silage and other\r\n\r\nfeeds, farmers can ensure that the\r\n\r\nmilk they produce is safe for consumers.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHEALTH RISKS\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nThe Safe Milk campaign promotes\r\n\r\nawareness about the vital connection between clean fodder, cow\r\n\r\nhealth and the quality of milk.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnsuring that animals are fed\r\nclean, safe silage and avoiding the\u0026nbsp;use of contaminated feed is crucial\r\nin combating aflatoxins.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy focusing on safe feed storage\r\npractices and ensuring cows receive\r\nclean, high-quality fodder, the risk\r\n\r\nof aflatoxins can be significantly reduced. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a critical step toward\r\n\r\nsafeguarding milk quality right from\r\nthe farm.\r\nJoseph Naimodu also pointed out\r\nthat challenges in milk handling and\r\ntransportation must be addressed to\r\nmaintain milk quality.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\r\n“Milk storage in clean, cool containers is essential, as any delays or\r\n\r\nimproper handling can promote\r\n\r\nbacterial growth and contamination,” he said.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nAdditionally, using proper, safe\r\nfeed for animals is a key measure\r\n\r\nto prevent contamination with aflatoxins.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nAflatoxins in milk pose serious\r\nhealth risks. When consumed, they\r\n\r\ncan cause severe health issues, including cancer and stunted growth\r\n\r\nin children, Dr Were said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://cms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/image/2024/11/1177c076-bb81-486d-887f-a18d884a0d89.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"caption \" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTAR INFOGRAPHICS\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e“Aflatoxins are carcinogenic and\r\n\r\ncan lead to a range of health problems, including infertility and even\r\n\r\ndeath,” he said.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nTo prevent aflatoxin contamination, farmers must be educated on\r\n\r\nthe safe handling of milk and the importance of clean, well-maintained\r\n\r\nfeeding practices.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“Farmers must know the ingredients in the feed they provide to their\r\n\r\ncows and choose feeds that are safe\r\nand free from contaminants,” Dr\r\nWere said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\r\nEnsuring that the feeds are properly stored in dry, cool conditions\r\n\r\nand free from mould will go a long\r\nway in preventing aflatoxins from\r\nentering the milk supply.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\r\nDespite the importance of proper feed management, many farmers\r\n\r\nface challenges such as high feed\r\ncosts and a lack of proper milking\r\nequipment.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\r\n“Using affordable yet safe containers and ensuring proper milking\r\n\r\npractices is crucial to prevent contamination,” Naimodu said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\r\nEducation and support for farmers on safe feed storage, milking\r\n\r\nequipment and proper handling\r\ntechniques are key to combating\r\naflatoxins.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\r\nThe Safe Milk campaign is a critical step to raising awareness about\r\n\r\nthe dangers of aflatoxins in milk\r\nand promoting safe practices at the\r\nfarm level.\r\n\r\nThe new fodder project, supported by Bio Foods, Lato Milk and Bles\r\n\r\nDairys, is a key initiative in providing\r\n\r\nfarmers with access to high-quality, affordable silage, which directly\r\n\r\ncontributes to improved milk quality\r\nand safety.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\r\nBy focusing on the quality of fodder, proper feed storage and good\r\n\r\nhygiene practices, farmers can significantly reduce the risk of aflatoxins in their milk.\r\n\r\nUltimately, safe milk starts at the\r\nfarm and requires concerted efforts\r\nfrom all stakeholders to ensure it\r\n\r\nreaches the consumer free of con-\r\ntaminants.\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"ab:T24db,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment--\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment--\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 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MUTHONI\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment--\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment--\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"caption \" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVivian Maina stood at a booth,\r\nsurrounded by leaflets and books,\r\nsmiling as she engaged in a conversation, not in English or Swahili,\r\nbut in Russian.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNearby, many young\r\nKenyans were also conversing with\r\none another in Russian.\r\nMaina is one of the tutors at the\r\nRussian Open Centre, an institution\r\ndedicated to teaching young people about the Russian language and\r\nculture.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nShe discovered the centre through\r\nthe Kenya Institute of Foreign Languages and Professional Studies, in\r\ncollaboration with the International\r\nJaamia of Languages and Professional Studies.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese institutions partner with\r\nTomsk State Pedagogical University\u0026nbsp;\u003c!--StartFragment--\u003ein Russia and the Russian Embassy.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a sense of pride, Maina\r\nshares how teaching Russian continues to inspire her, opening doors\r\nfor students to explore a rich cultural\r\nheritage, appreciate diverse perspectives and build meaningful global\r\nconnections.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The language’s depth and history\r\nserve as a bridge to understanding\r\nRussia’s literature, art and traditions,” she says.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen asked if she plans to pursue\r\nhigher education in Russia, she nods,\r\ncalling it an incredible opportunity\r\nto immerse herself in the language\r\nand culture, gain firsthand experience and bring back knowledge\r\nto enhance her teaching and share\r\nauthentic insights with her students.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the 250 students who have\r\nstudied Russian so far, the benefits\r\nare clear. Learning the language\r\ngrants access to Russia’s vast literary\r\nworks, a deeper understanding of\r\nits influential history and enhanced\r\ncareer prospects in fields like international relations, business and\r\ntranslation.\r\nHowever, with such a rich culture, there are misconceptions that\r\nRussian is unapproachable or overly\r\nformal.\r\nMaina debunks these myths.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Through learning the language, one\r\ndiscovers its warmth, hospitality and\r\nemphasis on relationships, qualities\r\nthat are deeply reflected in its expressions and traditions.”\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUNSUNG HERITAGE\r\n\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaina joined My History Fund on\r\nFriday for a three-day celebration\r\nof Russian language and culture in\r\nKenya.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe event aimed to foster integra\u003c!--StartFragment--\u003etion and appreciation of Russian culture in the context of Kenyan society.\r\nSpeaking at the event, Dr Valeria Lemskaya, a Russian language\u0026nbsp;\u003c!--StartFragment--\u003eteacher, highlighted the importance\r\nof promoting education and fostering exchanges between the two\r\ncountries.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemskaya said learning Russian is\r\nespecially beneficial for those looking to pursue higher education in\r\nRussia, as many programmes are\r\ntaught in Russian, although some\r\nare available in English or German.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe expressed concern that many\r\npeople associate Russia primarily\r\nwith its political landscape, overlooking the country’s rich cultural\r\nheritage.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e “Sometimes it is difficult for people to distinguish between politics\r\nand culture. They often merge the\r\ntwo, forgetting that they are distinct,”\r\nshe said.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe added that Russians are, in\r\nfact, “ordinary people” who are\r\n“very open and very positive”.\u003c!--EndFragment--\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment--\u003eLemskaya also mentioned the\r\nMy History Fund efforts to counter\r\nnegative stereotypes and promote\r\na more balanced understanding of\r\nRussia.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“We are working to reduce the impact of misinformation,” she said.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe acknowledged that Kenyans\r\nhave responded positively to these\r\nefforts, and she expressed hope\r\nthat this exchange would continue\r\nto grow. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKenya-Russia coordinator\r\nAnneMarie Maiyo said in addition\r\nto language classes, 17 students\r\nhave received scholarships to study\r\nin Russia.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaiyo said the programme has\r\nseen significant growth, with 150\r\nstudents enrolled in 2024, 50 more\r\nthan the 2022 class.\r\nThe programme’s success, Maiyo\r\nsaid, is only hindered by the perception of Russia through a political lens.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“When we talk about culture, we’re\r\nnot being political,” she said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“We’re simply promoting Russian\r\nlanguage and culture.”\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe urged people to see beyond\r\npolitical issues and appreciate the\r\ncultural exchange between the two\r\nnations.\r\nBoth Lemskaya and Maiyo expressed hope that continued cultural dialogue would deepen mutual\r\nunderstanding and appreciation\r\nbetween Kenya and Russia.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment--\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTUDYING IN RUSSIA\u003c/b\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment--\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment--\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment--\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment--\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment--\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment--\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment--\u003eFor those pursuing higher education\r\nin the President Vladimir Putin-led\r\ncountry, the Embassy offers scholarships for willing and qualified\r\nstudents.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nDirector of the Open Centre, Dr\r\nVadim Zyubanov, listed things international students need to know\r\nbefore flying out for further studies.\r\nVadim, who is from the Tomsk\r\nPedagogical State University in Russia, said that while one can benefit\r\nfrom the credit system and get to\r\nchoose the subjects to study in Kenya, it is different in Russia.\r\nIn Russia, every academic programme is planned for, he said.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The students do not get the freedom to choose and drop some classes,” he said. “When they fail a certain\r\nlanguage, they have to study those\r\nclasses by themselves and then do\r\nthe exam after half a year or a year.”\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis, he said, keeps the students\r\nmotivated to study and pass their\r\nexams.\r\n“Another difference, of course, is\r\nthat everything is in Russian, but\r\nright now there are so many universities that suggest English majors, so\r\nyou just need to check,” Vadim said.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo check for schools and scholarship opportunities, he asked\r\ninterested students to keep close\r\ncontact with the X account of the\r\nRussian Embassy in Kenya and\r\ntheir website.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nThose interested can also keep in\r\ntouch with the Telegram account\r\nhttps://t.me/openeduKenya.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nVadim said opportunities to get\r\nscholarships are called quotas, adding that currently in Kenya, there are\r\n60 quotas. The Embassy is working\r\nto raise the number.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment--\u003eVadim also explained the different\r\nlevels of education in Russia.\r\n“The main thing we have is a bachelor’s degree and a specialist degree.\r\nIf you get a bachelor’s degree, it’s\r\nfour years.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Then you will have to\r\ngo for a master’s degree and then\r\ngo for a PhD,” he said. “But with a specialist\u0026nbsp;degree, you need to study\r\nfor five years and then you can get\r\nyour PhD.”\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSETTLING DOWN\r\n\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn how the Russian school helps\r\ninternational students adapt to their\r\nacademic environment, Vadim said,\r\nfor example, with Kenyan students,\r\nthe preparation starts at the Open\r\nCentre.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere, he said, they teach language\r\nand culture, that is, cross-cultural\r\ncommunication history.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“So when students come to Russia\r\nto study, it is going to be easier for\r\nthem because they know what to\u0026nbsp;\u003c!--StartFragment--\u003eaccept then,” he said. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe said once\r\nthe students arrive in Russia, they\r\nare assigned local students, sort of\r\nschool siblings, to help them adjust.\r\nThey also hold events for international students, including contests,\r\nsports, poetry and reading events.\r\nInternational students also go\r\nthrough an introduction to the law\r\nso they do not feel uncomfortable\r\nwhile staying in Russia.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo the students who are not yet\r\nfamiliar with the Russian language,\r\nVadim said most universities have\r\nEnglish books in their libraries.\r\nBesides education, Kenya and\r\nRussia are in active negotiations\r\nwith Russia to export labour to the\r\ncountry.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Speaking on Monday, government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said that new recruitments are\r\ncurrently ongoing.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Active negotiations are in the\r\nsunset stages with Russia, Poland\r\nand Jordan to open more doors of\r\nopportunities to Kenyans abroad,”\r\nhe said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“A new recruitment will kick off\r\nfrom November 18 to December 6\r\nacross the counties. We encourage\r\nKenyans to seize these opportunities,\r\nwhich not only provides jobs but\r\nalso skills and technology transfer\r\nto Kenya.”\u003c!--EndFragment--\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment--\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment--\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment--\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment--\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment--\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment--\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment--\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment--\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"ac:T2043,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://cms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/image/2024/11/8d5fbc8a-545a-463f-b5c3-0454d6595ccd.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDancan\r\nOdhiambo during\r\nthe interview\r\nin Nyali /BRIAN\r\nOTIENO\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"caption \" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen he was forced to skip classes\r\nback in high school for more than\r\nnine months over lack of school fees,\r\nDancan Odhiambo’s future looked\r\nbleak.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNever in his wildest dreams would\r\nhe have imaged that he would rub\r\nshoulders with the best architects\r\nin the world some day.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut unlike many in his predicament, instead of whining about his\r\nsorry situation, Odhiambo took the\r\nlemons that life gave him and turned\r\nthem into lemonade.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetermined to succeed despite\r\nthe odds, Odhiambo borrowed text\r\nbooks and studied at home, sometimes running ahead of the syllabus.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen he returned to school in\r\nForm 2 third term at Kanga High\r\nSchool in Rongo, Migori county,\r\nthe bright boy emerged top six in\r\nhis class.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“The principal then wanted me to\r\nstart from Form 1 all over again. I\r\nrefused. I argued I had done well in\r\nthe one-and-a-half terms I had been\r\nin the school before I was sent home.\r\n“It took a lot of convincing for him\r\nto allow me to go to Form 2 in the\r\nthird term. He had given me many\r\nconditions, which fortunately, I fulfilled. He was surprised,” he says.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOdhiambo is now an architect\r\nwho has done more than 450 projects in Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar\r\nand South Sudan.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe says Kenyan architects are\r\nmostly fire-fighting instead of using architecture for socio-economic\r\ntransformation.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you had asked him 30 years ago\r\nwhere he would be today, he would\r\nnot have pictured himself designing\r\nand building iconic structures across\r\nborders.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn and bred in Umoja 1 in Eastlands, Nairobi, and the fifth born in a\r\nfamily of seven children, Odhiambo\r\nsays he enjoyed his childhood, more\r\nout of innocence than what was\r\nthere to be enjoyed.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I had a very interesting childhood.\r\nI can’t really say it was a difficult because I really enjoyed it. Those days\r\nin Eastlands, the planning allowed\r\nfor social interaction.\r\n“There were no apartments built\r\nillegally. There were many playgrounds. You could see your neighbour anytime not what we experience nowadays,” he says.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nHe however admits that going\r\nthrough primary school (Unity primary) was the most difficult part of\r\nhis life. It was not easy for his parents to raise the school fees for all\r\nthe seven of them.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“My mum was a tailor. That is\r\nwhere I got my very modest architectural skills. My dad is a retired\r\naccountant who used to work with\r\nKenya Finespinners,” Odhiambo\r\nsays.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nHe was not among the best performers during his formative years\r\nbecause his parents were not that\r\nstrict, probably because they were\r\nseven children and thus ‘there was\r\nno time to waste on one child’.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe social space allowed the children in the neighborhood then to\r\nplay a lot.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, his elder brother, Fred\r\n,and neighbour Steve Aduda —who\r\nis now a doctor—were different from\r\nthe neighborhood children, arousing\r\nhis curiosity.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“While everyone else was playing\r\nand finding themselves in all kinds\r\nof trouble, these two were always\r\nstudying. In Eastlands those days,\r\nthere was petty crime and all manner\r\nof things. Education almost took a\r\nback seat,” Odhiambo says.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was caught between the two\r\nworlds, but then decided to join\r\nthe two and became some sort of\r\na bookworm.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when things became tougher for the family, they relocated to\r\nMigori county, their countryside\r\nhome where he joined Bondo Nyironge Primary School.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nFrom there, although his dream\r\nwas to join Starehe Boys’ Centre, he\r\nhad to make do with Kanga High\r\nSchool before things became tougher\r\nand he had to drop out of school at\r\nthe beginning of Form 1 second term.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nWhile at home he did menial\u0026nbsp;jobs as he looked to raise money to\r\npay the fees. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe also started buying\r\nmaize from Migori and selling in Isebania while buying rice in Isebania\r\nand selling in Migori.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e “I did all manner of jobs including\r\ncharcoal burning so I could raise fees\r\nand study at the same time at night\r\nusing nyangile (paraffin tin lamp).\r\nI was hopeful I would go back to\r\nschool and finish my studies,” Odhiambo says.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nHis mother, seeing her son’s determination to succeed, decided to\r\ngo back to Nairobi to hustle.\r\nA trip back to Nairobi, where they\r\nnow settled in Kayole, saw them\r\nintroduced to a Catholic priest, Fr\r\nRobert Vujs, an architect, who then\r\nstepped in and offered to pay the rest\r\nof the fees for the rest of Odhiambo’s\r\nsecondary school.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The Kanga High principal had insisted we pay the full year’s school\r\nfees for both Form 1 and Form 2\r\nbefore he could re-admit me. I had\r\nrefused to go back to Form 1. By then\r\nmy mum had only raised one year’s\r\nfees,” Odhiambo says.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow that his fees was secured, another setback came in. He started\r\nbecoming sickly throughout Form\r\n3 and Form 4.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I was coughing all the time, going\r\nhome when it became too much. My\r\nbody would swell and I missed class\r\nmost of the time,” he says.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDue to his good performances, he\r\nwas placed in a group that the teachers expected to get an A in KCSE.\r\n“In Form 2, I was nicknamed Prof\r\nbecause I used to teach other students things taught in Form 3. I got\r\nan A plain in my KCSE exams and my\r\nname appeared in the papers among\r\nthe best in the country.”\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a way of giving back to the society and to Fr Vujs, he offered to\u0026nbsp;be washing the Donholm Catholic\r\nchurch in Nairobi every Sunday after mass. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough he had applied\r\nto study medicine at university, he\r\nhad to follow his passion and pursued a course in architecture at the\r\nUniversity of Nairobi.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“Apart from passion, I also had to\r\nhonour Fr Vujs who had told me I\r\nhad only two options to pursue. He\r\nsaid I should either become a priest\r\nor an architect,” Odhiambo says.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter his first degree, Odhiambo\r\ngot an opportunity to go to the Cologne School of Design in Germany for an exchange programme for\r\nabout six months, courtesy of UoN\r\nand Goethe Institute.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“This really shaped my architecture. The architecture in Germany\r\nopened my eyes. There, I saw some\r\nof the greatest architecture by the\r\ngreatest architects in the world,”\r\nOdhiambo says.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchitect Buli Ladu, Odhiambo\r\nsays, also shaped him by linking him\r\nup with the UN where he did his\r\ninternship.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“I mention these people because\r\nthey gave me a different perspective of architecture. Architecture\r\nis not just designing and building\r\nstructures. It should provide a way\r\nto enhance the socio-economic and\r\nenvironmental growth of the country,” he says.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOdhiambo has employed a lot of\r\ninterns in his firm, BioSystem Consultants, because he believes in the\r\npower of internship.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe says his most iconic project\r\nis the Three Villa, a project that he\r\nowns. He bought a private parcel,\r\nwhich was derelict in Nyali, Mombasa, where people used to dump\r\ngarbage.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“The developer, because it was a\r\nquarry, could not do anything with\r\nit. So, my wife scouted it and told me\r\nshe had found land that was sloppy\r\nand had a lot of breeze. She did not\r\ntell me it was a quarry,” Odhiambo\r\nsays.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“So when I went to see the site, I\r\nwas shocked. I didn’t understand\r\nwhy my wife wanted me to buy a\r\nquarry, which was a big dumping\r\nsite. But she told me she knew I am\r\nan architect and I can do something\r\nmarvelous with the plot.\r\n“That challenged me and I also\r\nremembered architecture is about\r\nsolving problems using designs,”\r\nOdhiambo says.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nThe project, he says, tells a story of\r\nhow man and nature should co-exist\r\nand how we travel through time.\r\nThe project has been highlighted\r\nin Construction Review, a prestigious\r\nmagazine on architecture, which has\r\npublished the site twice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"ad:T3977,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://cms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/image/2024/11/379af66f-6162-457a-98f4-464bc098fc34.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsolata Mwende arranges the stock at her baby shop in Machakos town. She expanded from one shop to now owning six branches across various counties\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 80, 87); font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \u0026quot;Segoe UI\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e/HANDOUT\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 80, 87); font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \u0026quot;Segoe UI\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;, Arial, sans-serif; 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-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"Apple-interchange-newline\"\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn sub-Saharan Africa, women make\r\nup 58 per cent of the continent’s\r\nself-employed population, yet they\r\nface significant barriers to accessing finance and business support\r\nservices.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is according to the 2022 Africa\r\nSustainable Development Report by\r\nthe UNDP.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Only 20 per cent of women entrepreneurs in Africa have access to\r\nformal financial services, highlighting a significant gap that banks can\r\naddress,” the report says.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfrican banks are increasingly\r\nlaunching programmes specifically\r\ndesigned to support women entrepreneurs.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nThese initiatives include providing access to credit, business training\r\nand mentorship, which are crucial for\r\nthe success of female-led businesses. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne such bank making strides in\r\npromoting gender equality through\r\nSDG 5 is KCB Group, which operates\r\nin eight countries across East and\r\nCentral Africa.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to KCB Group’s 2023\r\nSustainability Report, in 2022, KCB\r\nBank Kenya committed Sh250 billion over five years to empower\r\nwomen entrepreneurs through the\r\nFemale-Led and Made Enterprise,\r\nFLME platform, pledging an annual\r\nSh50 billion.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“KCB further strengthened its support with partnerships with organisations like the European Investment\r\nBank, promoting inclusive growth\r\nand economic empowerment for\r\nwomen across Kenya, Tanzania and\r\nUganda,” the report says.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe set out across Kenya to uncover\r\nthe stories of three women entrepreneurs who have benefited from the\r\nflagship Female-Led and Made Enterprise programme.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFROM TEACHER TO HOTELIER\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nIsabella Lumumba, an ambitious\r\nentrepreneur from Kisii county, had\r\nalways been passionate about making\r\na difference in her community.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQualified as a graduate teacher, Isabella taught in Nakuru for two years\r\nbefore deciding to explore new opportunities abroad in the US.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“After returning from the US, I realised that being in a classroom wasn’t\r\nfulfilling anymore, so I ventured into\r\nthe entrepreneurial world,” she says.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter trying her hand in a few\r\nventures, Isabella eventually found\r\nher calling in the hospitality industry,\r\nfounding Ufanisi Resort in Kisii.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Her\r\nvision was to create a unique facility\r\nthat provided an elevated experience\r\nfor locals and visitors alike. “\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the\r\ntime, everything in the region was\r\nbasic. We wanted to offer something\r\ndifferent, more comfortable for families and corporate clients,” she says.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nIsabella started a small facility with\u0026nbsp;just 12 rooms, designed to address\r\nthe lack of quality accommodation\r\nin Kisii. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We saw a niche and filled\r\nit,” she says, recalling the early days\r\nof Ufanisi Resort.\r\nThe resort quickly gained popularity due to its green spaces and open\r\ndesign, including a bar with an outdoor setup that became a hit with\r\nvisitors. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“People loved it, and this\r\nencouraged us to expand,” she says.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA key component of Ufanisi’s expansion was sustainability. Inspired\r\nby her time in the US, where clean\r\nenvironments and tree-lined streets\r\nwere common, Isabella decided to\r\nreplicate that in Kisii.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe and her team planted hundreds of trees, transforming Ufanisi\r\ninto a green oasis. “I wanted to create\r\na space that not only looked beautiful\r\nbut also embraced the environment,”\r\nshe says.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, her journey wasn’t without its hurdles. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a female entrepreneur, Isabella found it challenging to\r\naccess financing.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“Property ownership was mostly\r\nreserved for men, and expanding\r\nthe resort required purchasing more\r\nland, which meant going to the bank,”\r\nshe says. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuckily, her husband was\r\nsupportive, allowing her to use his\r\nproperty as collateral for loans.\r\nOne of Isabella’s biggest financial\r\nbackers was KCB Bank. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Initially,\r\nmany banks were hesitant to support\r\nour vision, but KCB believed in us,”\r\nshe says. KCB provided the financing\r\nto help Isabella grow her facility. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, Ufanisi Resort boasts 56 rooms\r\nand continues to thrive, with KCB’s\r\nsupport playing a critical role in its\r\nsuccess.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUfanisi Resort has become a significant player in Kisii’s hospitality\r\nindustry, offering amenities such as\r\nconference facilities, a restaurant, accomodation, a swimming pool and\r\na garden bar.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We cater to all types of guests, from\r\ncorporate clients to families and\r\nyoung people,” Isabella says proudly. The resort has also created jobs for\r\nthe local community, employing 70\r\npeople in roles ranging from housekeeping to gardening.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReflecting on her entrepreneurial journey, Isabella offers advice to\r\nyoung women aspiring to follow in\r\nher footsteps. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Believe in yourself.\r\nNothing is impossible,” she says.\r\n“Growing up in a poor neighborhood, I never thought I’d own a successful hotel. But I believed in my\r\nvision, and with the right support, I\r\nmade it happen.”\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe’s particularly grateful for\r\nKCB’s continued support, both in\r\nher resort venture and other business\r\nendeavours, like running a petrol station in Kisii.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMOTHERHOOD-INSPIRED BUSINESS\r\n\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsolata Mwende, an entrepreneur\r\nbased in Machakos County, is the\r\nproud owner of Micky’s Baby Shop, a\r\nthriving baby products business. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe\r\nstarted her journey in 2017, transitioning from a county government\r\njob to entrepreneurship after facing\r\npersonal challenges as a new mother.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“After having my baby, I realised\r\nhow difficult it was to access baby\r\nitems in Machakos. I often had to\r\nsend people to Nairobi to buy essentials. That’s when the idea of\r\nopening Micky’s Baby Shop came\r\nto me,” Consolata says. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite her\r\ndetermination, Consolata’s path to\r\nestablishing Micky’s Baby Shop was\r\nnot without its hurdles. Finding\r\nreliable suppliers was a significant\r\nchallenge at the beginning.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I didn’t know where to source\r\nbaby products. I would go online, ask\r\nfriends and contact suppliers to find\r\nthe items I needed,” she says.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, her persistence paid off.\r\nSince starting the business in 2018,\r\nshe has expanded her operations,\r\nopening six branches in different\r\nlocations, including Machakos, Wote,\r\nKitui, Matuu and Embu.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom starting alone, Consolata\r\nnow employs 12 people across her\r\nshops, a testament to the growth\r\nof her business. But as a woman in\r\nbusiness, she says accessing financial\r\nsupport was initially tough.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“Women in business often face\r\nchallenges in getting financing. It\r\nwas difficult at first, but with the\r\nsupport of banks like KCB, things\r\nbecame more manageable.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKCB’s Female-Led and Made Enterprises, FLME initiative, has been\r\ninstrumental in Consolata’s journey.\r\n“KCB has really supported me. I\r\nbank with them, and through their\r\nFLME initiative, I’ve been able to access loans without providing collateral, as long as my account is active\r\nand in good standing.”\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flexible terms, especially the\r\nfair interest rates and the lack of\r\nstringent security requirements, have\r\nallowed Consolata to fund the growth\r\nof her business.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKCB’s FLME programme, designed\r\nto support female entrepreneurs, has\r\nplayed a crucial role in helping women like Consolata build sustainable\r\nbusinesses. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe reflects on the networking sessions and training she\r\nhas participated in as part of the\r\ninitiative.\r\n“These sessions are incredibly valuable. I’ve learned so much from other women entrepreneurs, especially\r\nabout the importance of integrity,\r\npassion and empathy in business.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nThrough these engagements, Consolata has gained insights into how\r\nto improve her business operations,\r\nmaintain good relationships with\r\nher employees and foster a customer-centric approach.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsolata’s advice to aspiring\r\nentrepreneurs is simple but powerful: “Start with what you have. You\r\ndon’t need a lot of money to begin.\r\nBe honest with your clients and give\r\nyour business the best you can. Set\r\nclear values and goals and work hard\r\ntowards them.”\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe emphasises the importance of\r\ndiscipline and structure, noting that\r\nhaving set business hours and being\r\npresent in the day-to-day running of\r\nthe business is crucial.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a woman who has successfully\r\nnavigated the challenges of entrepreneurship, Consolata Mwende’s story\u0026nbsp;is one of resilience, determination\r\nand the power of supportive financial\r\npartnerships.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBUILDING FLOURISHING SCHOOLS\r\n\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdna Anassi, a dedicated entrepreneur, has been instrumental in\r\nrunning two successful educational\r\ninstitutions: Petercrest Academy and\r\nElgon View College.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer journey reflects resilience,\r\npassion and a strong commitment to\r\nproviding quality education. Anassi\r\ncredits much of her success to KCB\r\nBank’s Female-Led and Made Enterprises, FLME programme, which has\r\nnot only empowered her business\r\nbut also provided financial support\r\nat critical moments.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReflecting on her experience,\r\nAnassi expressed immense gratitude\r\nfor the FLME initiative, which she describes as an empowering platform\r\nfor women entrepreneurs.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“I would like to encourage as many\r\nwomen as possible to join the FLME\r\ninitiative,” she said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e “You are not only\r\nempowered business-wise but you\r\nare also supported financially. KCB\r\nbrings the opportunity right to your\r\ndoorstep.”\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnassi’s relationship with KCB\r\nbegan when she became a director\r\nat Elgon View College and Petercrest\r\nAcademy. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe recalls attending numerous workshops and seminars organised by KCB, where she learned\u0026nbsp;essential business strategies that have\r\nhad a lasting impact on her ventures.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Every time I attended these meetings, a fire was lit within me,” she\r\nsaid. “The teachings I received became my strategy for the year, and\r\nthey have been instrumental in my\r\nbusiness growth.”\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKCB’s support extends beyond just\r\nfinancial assistance. Anassi appreciates the bank’s holistic approach to\r\ncustomer care. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe has frequent discussions with her KCB relationship\r\nmanager about the financial health\r\nof her business.\r\nThis personalised attention has\r\nhelped her grow and navigate the\r\nchallenges of running educational\r\ninstitutions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e “KCB grows with you,”\r\nshe said. “They do not just empower\r\nyou and leave you; they support you\r\nevery step of the way.”\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePetercrest Academy, a testament to\r\nAnassi’s hard work and dedication,\r\nhas become a respected institution\r\nsince its inception in 2023.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nLocated in Eldoret, the academy\r\noffers a nurturing environment for\r\nchildren from preschool to Junior\r\nSecondary School. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite stiff competition in the education sector, Petercrest Academy has distinguished\r\nitself by focusing on quality education and creating a safe, supportive\r\nspace for its learners.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder Anassi’s leadership, Petercrest Academy achieved an impressive mean score of 88.6 in the past\r\nnational KCPE exams, a reflection\r\nof the commitment to excellence\r\nshared by both the teachers and the\r\nstudents.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe academy’s growth, from humble beginnings to a full-fledged institution with more than 300 learners\r\nand 25 qualified teachers, is a source\r\nof pride for Anassi. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We worked extra\r\nhours and put in smart, hard work to\r\nmake it happen,” she said.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnassi’s entrepreneurial journey\r\nis rooted in her family’s long history\r\nof education.\r\nElgon View College, established\r\nby her parents in 1978, laid the foundation for the family’s dedication to\r\nquality education. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnassi joined the\r\nfamily business with a background in\r\nmarketing and public relations, skills\r\nshe has effectively utilised to grow\r\nboth institutions.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer vision for the institutions\r\ngoes beyond academic success. As\r\na mental health champion, she has\r\npartnered with experts to ensure\r\nthat Petercrest Academy offers a holistic education that prioritises the\r\nwell-being of its students.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnassi emphasised the critical role\r\nthat KCB Bank has played in her success. “KCB has been a very reliable\r\nfinancial partner,” she said. “Their\r\nsupport has enabled us to expand,\r\ngrow and continue offering quality\r\neducation to the next generation.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"ae:T2c91,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://cms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/image/2024/11/d8d963cc-d7b5-45b4-bb4e-7e47bb9e2846.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoshua Kithii at his farm in Kavisuni, Yatta sub county /HANDOUT\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"caption \" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClimate change is a global issue that\r\nhas had adverse effects worldwide\r\nand impacted every sector, people,\r\nenvironment and ecosystem.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVillages and communities have\r\nbeen displaced due to flooding, rising global temperatures and water\r\nlevels in the sea, loss of biodiversity,\r\nand most importantly, food and water\r\nsecurity.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgriculture being one of the main\r\nactivities many families in rural areas\r\npractise around the country, changes\r\nin weather patterns and less rainfall\r\nhave greatly impacted the produce\r\nfarmers get at the end of every season.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs one of the semi-arid counties in\r\nKenya, Machakos has over time been\r\nexperiencing the effects of climate\u0026nbsp;change with unpredictable and unreliable rainfall. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe county averages an\r\nannual rainfall below 1,000m, which\r\nhas led to crop failure and a lack of\r\nwater for domestic use.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYatta subcounty agricultural officer Japheth Muthiani said rainfall\r\npatterns in the county have changed\r\ndrastically, and he blames this on climate change.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We used to expect long rains in the\r\nmonths of October, November and\r\nDecember, starting from October 15\r\nonwards, yearly. The time-frame for\r\nthe same in the months of March to\r\nApril has also changed,” he said.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe adds that the distribution and\r\namount of rainfall the county receives have also changed.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The distribution used to be all\r\nthrough the season, but nowadays,\r\nwe experience a lot of rain within\u0026nbsp;a short period of time, and then it\r\ndoesn’t rain at all,” Muthiani said.\r\n“What the crops need is moisture,\r\nnot rain. If the moisture is not distributed throughout the season, then\r\nwe’ll have a problem.”\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe impact of poorly distributed\r\nrainfall has interfered with the productivity of the county as crops experience stunted growth or wither\r\nbefore they produce.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFarmers have to supplement their\r\nfarming with irrigation to produce\r\nquality yields and have enough harvest.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\r\nCREATIVE SOLUTION\r\n\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Yatta, a few farmers who had\r\nenough capital turned to the use of\r\ngenerator water pumps for irrigation. Some families had to continue\r\ndepending on rainfed agriculture as\u0026nbsp;they couldn’t afford to buy or rent\r\none.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe downside of using generator\r\nwater pumps is that they consume\r\na lot of fuel, which is also expensive.\r\nThey also cause pollution and emit\r\nCO2 into the environment, which\r\ncontributes to global warming.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to data by the United\r\nNations, limiting the global temperatures to no more than 1.5°C would\r\nhelp the world avoid the worst climate impacts and maintain a livable\r\nclimate.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraversing through various farms\r\nin Yatta subcounty, farmers have embraced the use of ram water pumps to\r\nirrigate their crops. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis little-known\r\ninnovation has enabled farmers to do\r\nirrigation during the dry seasons and\r\nhave water for domestic use.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA ram pump has a 13kg empty gas\u0026nbsp;cylinder that is inverted, fitted with\r\na valve, an inlet where water comes\r\nin and an outlet where the water is\r\npumped out. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe size of the gas cylinder used can be bigger, depending\r\non one’s ability to buy one.\r\nThe interesting part of this ram\r\npump is that it doesn’t use any fuel,\r\nelectricity or solar energy to pump\r\nwater from the river to the reservoir\r\ntank or to the farm.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeter Mugwero, a resident-turned-technician in Yatta,\r\nfirst learnt about the ram pump on\r\nthe Internet.\r\nAt the beginning, he couldn’t fully\r\nunderstand the type of connection\r\nthat was being made at the point\r\nwhere the inlet water pipe came\r\ninto contact with the gas cylinder,\r\nand this bothered him for some time.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is because the person who\r\nposted the video didn’t clearly\r\ndemonstrate and give detailed information about that specific part,\r\nMugwero said.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYears later, in 2021, he found out\r\none of his neighbours was installing\r\na ram pump, and he took that opportunity to learn from the technician\r\nwho had come all the way from Embu\r\nCounty. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis was the turning point\r\nof his life. The knowledge he gained\r\nin three days enabled him to make a\r\nname for himself.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince then, he has installed 16 ram\r\npumps for farmers, institutions and\r\nhomesteads in Yatta subcounty.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a ram pump to work, it has\r\nto be near a river or a stream with\r\na steady flow of water.\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt can pump\r\nwater up to a distance of 500m from\r\nthe river, even if uphill.\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eINSTALLATION AND COST\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\r\nA weir has to be constructed along\r\nthe river, and then an eight-inch\r\ngauge pipe is fitted from the wall.\r\nThe weir shouldn’t be constructed too\r\nhigh to allow overflow and prevent it\r\nfrom flowing into the farm because\r\nof the obstructions.\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEng Nicodemus Munyao, who\r\nworks with Machakos county, said\r\nthey work with the farmers to offer\r\ntechnical support and ensure weirs\r\nconstructed are up to standard.\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis is to make sure, in case of\r\nheavy rains, weirs are not destroyed\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eand can last for many years.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The farmers must also get a permit from the Water Resources Management Authority in Kitui county,”\r\nMunyao said.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApplication for a permit costs\r\nSh5,000 and covers three years from\r\nthe construction stage.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nIn early 2021, Charles Murigi, a\r\nretired schoolteacher, learned that\r\na farmer neighbour was installing a\r\nram pump, and he was interested to\r\nknow how it works.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe visited the farm and it was at\r\nthat point that he made up his mind\r\nto own one.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt that time, the only person who\r\nhad the know-how of building a ram\r\npump was from Embu county.\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe\r\ncost of building one is the reason it’s\r\nnot readily available in the market.\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHe said installing a ram pump,\r\nthough costly, was the best decision,\r\nrather than investing in a generator\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003ewater pump. “If you compare the two,\r\na ram pump is efficient and has minimal supervision.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e It doesn’t pollute\r\nthe environment with CO2 emissions,\r\nand there’s no sound pollution,” he\r\nsaid.\r\nMurigi used around Sh300,000 to\r\nconstruct the weir across the river.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e He\r\nadds that to build a good ram pump,\r\nhe charges between Sh270,000 and\r\nSh300,000. The amount covers\r\neverything from buying materials\r\nneeded to build to his salary.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike the generator, a ram pump\r\ncan run up to a month without the\r\nfarmer having to go down the river\r\nto inspect it.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnother advantage is that the flow\r\nof water is uninterrupted, making the\r\nfarmer draw enough water for farm\r\nand household use.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaving a reservoir tank to store the\r\nwater is beneficial to the farmer. Murigi invested by constructing a storage\u0026nbsp;tank at the edge of his farm that can\r\nhold up to 30,000 litres of water.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis enabled him to venture into\r\nbanana and vegetable farming, which\r\ndon’t do well in Yatta unless one has\r\na reliable water supply.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In addition to\r\nhaving the grafted variety of mango\r\ntrees, he does maize and bean farming, and the irrigation helps him get\r\nhigh yields in seasons when rain fails.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I’m always assured of food security\r\nbecause rains fail just before crops\r\nmature. My cow also gets fodder and\r\nadequate water for drinking at the\r\nhomestead,” he said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nHis future plans are to get into\r\npassion fruit farming and cabbages,\r\nwhich do well but are rarely farmed\r\nin Yatta, and they are always in demand.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDIVERSIFIED FARMING\r\n\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoshua Kithii is another farmer who\r\ntook advantage of the new innovation\r\nto do farming on his newly acquired\r\nland in Kavisuni village, Yatta subcounty.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“When I moved in this area, I had to\r\nbuy two donkeys for carrying water\r\nfrom the river, which is quite a distance,” Kithii said.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The few fruit trees I had planted\r\nended up drying because the employees I had hired neglected them\r\nas most of the time I was in Nairobi\r\nwith my family.”\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hindered his plans to do the\r\nkind of farming he wanted. When\r\nKithii came to know about the ram\r\npump, he didn’t have the capital to\r\nbuild it or to construct a weir down\r\nat the river.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe tried to convince some of his\r\nneighbours to contribute to building\r\nthe wall, but some had trust issues\r\nand none believed in his plans.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter saving some money, he\r\nstarted the project at the end of\r\n2021, which took him two years to\r\ncomplete as he didn’t have the full\r\namount needed at once.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKithii says the investment is paying\r\noff, as he now has a 24-hour water\r\nsupply and has managed to have his\r\nfamily live comfortably at the farm.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The compound looks lively, and\u0026nbsp;the green vegetation gives it a pleasing appearance compared to when I\r\nmoved here. The burden my family\r\nhad is no longer there,” he said.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is one of farmers in the area\r\nwho has ventured into khat farming,\r\nthe ‘muguka’ variety. Though he says\r\nhe got into it because of other people’s experiences, he realised it needs\r\na lot of care and the expenses are high.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“Do I regret it? No. If I had the right\r\ninformation, I would have started\r\nwith fruit farming, then muguka\r\nlater,” he said.\r\n“You will make money, but before\r\nthat, anyone who wants to farm muguka, my advice to them is to have\r\nenough capital when starting.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nDespite the challenges, Kithii looks\r\nat making double returns by the start\r\nof next year. Apart from the khat\r\nfarming, he has also planted some\r\npawpaw trees, bananas, sugarcane,\r\nkales, sugarcane and mango trees.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nHis plans are to build a second\r\nreservoir tank, larger than the one\r\nhe has, and do cabbage and onion\r\nfarming, while increasing his pawpaw trees as he realised they fetch\r\ngood returns in the market.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKithii agrees with Murigi’s sentiments that having a ram pump is\r\nsomething they would recommend\r\nto every family as it would enable\r\nthem to have sufficient and reliable\r\nwater supply into their homesteads.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“One doesn’t have to do large-scale\r\nfarming, but the irrigation would\r\nsupplement whatever one plants\r\nduring the regular season in case\r\nrains fail,” he said.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs one of the agricultural officers in\r\nthe county, Muthiani said the government collaborates with farmers and\r\ninforms them on ways to overcome\r\nthe challenges of drought and sustainable farming practices that will\r\nbe of help to them.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis includes having field days,\r\ndemos and exhibitions where farmers would learn what to implement\r\nin their farms.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e They also advise on\r\nthe best seed varieties farmers should\r\nuse, offer free seeds before planting\r\nand farm practices that will help retain rainwater.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"af:T2c84,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://cms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/image/2024/11/c185abab-cfb0-436d-9f86-4e8f76c063ba.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003ci\u003eA flat landscape in Mukutani, Baringo county /GILBERT KOECH\u003c/i\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"caption \" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 23 years, between 1981 and 2004,\r\nJones Kirati, a member of the minority community Ilchamus, served\r\nas a senior chief in Mukutani, Baringo County.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nKirati, however, had to flee from\r\nwhere he had called home due to the\r\nconstant threats he faced.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I went to Kajiado with my family\r\ndue to insecurity, leaving behind a\r\n10-acre piece of land,” he says.\r\nHe bought two acres in Kajiado\r\nbut had to sell an acre to get school\r\nfees for his children.\r\nKirati says insecurity peaked in\r\n2005.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The problem is land grabbing instigated by cattle raids. This occasionally displaces the community,”\r\nhe says.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nSince the hostilities began, the\r\nIlchamus community has experienced increasing insecurity and\r\narmed attacks from neighbouring\r\nethnic groups.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey inhabit the lowlands of\r\nnorthern Kenya’s Baringo county. Key rituals among the community include those that separate men's age grades, circumcision of boys\r\nas initiation into the status of moran,\r\nand ceremonies in which morans\r\ngraduate to the status of junior elders. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe insecurity has curtailed these ceremonies.\r\nKirati says the community is\r\nfinding it hard to access some sacred sites.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINTENSIFYING ATTACKS\r\n\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince the year started, about 17\r\npeople are reported to have lost their\r\nlives in Saimo Soi ward, Baringo\r\nNorth constituency due to banditry\r\ndisguised as cattle rustling.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, more than\r\n11,000 livestock are reported to have\r\nbeen stolen, homes have been destroyed and many residents maimed.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nMany have fled their homes and\r\nbecome internally displaced persons.\r\nThere are more than four IDP\r\ncamps across the county. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese include Moinonin, Kabaraina, Kimorok, Kaptombes and Chebarsiat.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDue to this insecurity, more than\r\n19 schools in Saimo Soi and Bartabwa\r\nwards of Baringo North constituency\r\nwere closed prematurely before the\r\nend of term one this year, when pupils failed to turn up for classes due\u0026nbsp;to migration to safer areas.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nConcerned by the recurring\r\nconfl icts, the community in 2015\r\nallowed the state to convert part of\r\ntheir land to public forest. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe community said poverty was\r\nincreasing due to loss of traditional\r\nlivelihood sources arising from the\r\ndisplacement of population from\r\ntheir ancestral homes.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere was also a spike in human-wildlife conflict, natural resource conflict and displacement of\r\nthe community from their ancestral\r\nland.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nThe community resolved to address the challenges through conservation, management and protection\r\nof the hills by gazetting Mukutani\r\nForest as a public forest.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey believed that such a move would guarantee improved water flows for domestic\r\nand irrigation purposes from the\r\nrivers emanating from the hills and\r\ncommunity participation in forest\r\nconservation and management.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther benefits included economic\r\nempowerment through ecotourism\r\nand other non-consumptive uses of\r\nthe forest and open up a wildlife migratory corridor connecting Laikipia\r\nand Lake Baringo, thus promoting\r\ntourism and its associated benefits. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe community believes the conversion of their land into public forest will enhance peace and security\r\nin the region and beyond; allow access to the cultural heritage, sacred\r\nand religious sites; and opportunities for infrastructure, education,\r\nhealth and general development of\r\nother facilities.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemaitai Mukutani Community\r\nForest Association chairman Geoffrey ole Ngusuranga said they had to\r\nact after attacks from neighbouring\r\ncommunities intensified.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We had plans to start a forest but\r\nthey had not picked up. In 2005,\r\nthere was a raid by one of the communities, where a number of people\r\nwere killed,” he says.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We had started moving out of land\u0026nbsp;when all of a sudden, the displacing community started putting up\r\nschools using Constituency Development Fund.”\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGAZETTEMENT PROCESS\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nNgusuranga says the gazetted\r\nForest is in Mukutani location, Baringo South and none of it is in Tiaty\r\nsub-county.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nHe wonders why certain leaders\r\nfrom Tiaty are meddling with land\r\nthat is outside their own constituency.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nNgusuranga says the community,\r\nwhich has been marginalised for\r\nages, tried engaging the state about\r\nthe worrying state of affairs but\r\nthere was no help.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We have been marginalised for\r\nmany years as we did not have representation,” Ngusuranga, a member\r\nof the Ilchamus community, says.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe community protested over\r\nwhat they term discrimination in\r\nboundaries delimitation, which has\r\ncost them elective positions in 2021.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey said their marginalisation\r\nwas so bad that since the country’s\r\nIndependence in 1963, not a single\r\nmember of the community has ever\r\nbeen elected as a Member of Parliament.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe community said their marginalisation was so bad that since the\r\ncountry’s Independence in 1963, not\r\na single member of the community\r\nhas ever been elected as a Member\r\nof Parliament.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwelve members of the community have filed a class action against the\r\nstate, seeking an order to compel the\r\nIndependent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to demarcate the\r\nboundaries of community land belonging to the Ilchamus and register\r\nthe same as community land.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ilchamus, also known as\r\nTiamus, Njamusi or Njemps, are a\r\ndistinct indigenous Maa-speaking\r\ngroup that settled on the islands of\r\nLake Baringo in the 18th century.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore the delimitation of counties\r\nand wards by IEBC in 2012, they fell\r\nwithin Baringo Central constituency,\r\nwhich had 23 wards, five of which\r\nwere occupied by the Ilchamus.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nThe 23 wards were under administration of 54 councillors, only four of\r\nwhom were lchamus. The remainder\r\nof Baringo Central was occupied by\r\nTugen and Pokot communities.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing delimitation of boundaries, Baringo South constituency\r\nwas allocated four electoral wards,\r\nnamely Mukutani, Marigat, Mochongoi and Ilchamus.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kenya Population and Housing Census report of 2019 shows that\r\nBaringo County has 666,733 people,\r\nout of which the Ilchamus comprise\r\na meagre 32,949.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBLOCKS, USER RIGHTS\r\n\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMukutani Forest comprises of two\r\nblocks, Lemaitai and Mukutani.\r\nThe Mukutani block lies along\r\nthe Laikipia Escarpment. It borders\r\nLaikipia Ranching to the East and is\r\nmainly hilly with gorges and river\r\nvalleys.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nThe Lemaitai Block comprises the\r\nLemaitai Hill and borders Lake Baringo to the West.\r\nThe need for gazettement of two\r\nhills was informed by environmental, economic, socio-cultural and\r\nsecurity challenges experienced by\r\nthe community.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nA Boundary Plan No. 175/437 was\r\nchecked and authenticated or approved by the Director of Surveys\r\nbefore the Mukutani Forest block gazetted November 2017 through Legal\r\nNotice No. 265 of 27th October, 2017.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nNgusuranga says due process was\r\nfollowed in gazetting the forest and\r\nthat the Community Forest Association is now reaping the benefits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKFS has listed CFAs as key elements in forest conservation and\r\nmanagement because they are\r\nformed by communities that live\r\nadjacent to forests.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSheila Nakure, 28, says security\r\nhas improved after the land was\r\nconverted into a forest.\r\nNakure says criminals would\r\nwaylay her village any time before\r\nmoving away with large heads of\r\ncattle, leaving a trial of destruction.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“We would be escorted by armed\r\nsecurity to fetch water and even firewood. Cooking outside in the evening was a tall order as you did not\r\nknow when the next attack lurked,”\r\nNakure says.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CFA member says they can\r\nnow benefit from forest resources.\r\n“As a member, I buy fruit trees at a\r\ndiscounted rates of Sh100, while the\r\nnon-members get a cost of Sh150.\r\nThe fruit trees have helped improved\r\nnutritional value while at the same\r\ntime increasing tree cover,” Nakure\r\nsays.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome user rights that CFAs benefit from include the collection of\r\nmedicinal herbs, the harvesting of\r\nhoney, the collection of dead fuel\r\nwood, grass harvesting and collecting herbs and honey.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOthers are ecotourism, recreational activities and plantation\r\nestablishments.\r\nNakure says the presence of security forces such as KFS rangers has\r\nboosted security.\r\nSenior chief Benjamin Lecher said\r\ndue process was followed during the\r\ngazettement of the forest.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“The CFA has since signed a Participatory Forest Management Plan\r\nand Forest Management Agreement\r\nwith KFS, and we expect to get funds\r\nthat will improve the livelihoods of\r\nCFA members,” he says.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nLecher said the presence of KFS\r\nrangers in a place that initially acted\r\nas a hideout for criminals has tamed\r\nillegalities.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe senior chief, who also doubles\r\nup as an elder, said attackers from\r\nTiaty have for 10 years denied the\r\ncommunity access to important sacred sites in Lemaitai and Mukutani\r\nhills, which is a constitutional right.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe eight sites were included in\u0026nbsp;the forest to preserve them rather\r\nthan having bandits control the area.\r\nThe sites are now accessible\r\nthrough the invocation of user rights\r\nprovided by the FCMA 2016.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe KFS is also putting up a\r\ntraining camp in the area, further\r\ndeterring criminals.\r\nBut even as the Ilchamus community embraces the gazettement of\r\nthe Mukutani forest, some political\r\nleaders are unhappy with the move.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly this year, Baringo Women\r\nrepresentative Flowrence Jematia\r\nrequested for information on the\r\ndeclaration of Makutani forest as a\r\npublic forest.\r\nJematia sought to find out if the\r\nprocess was done in brazen and\r\negregious contravention of the Constitution and Forest Conservation\r\nand Management Act, 2016.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe also wanted the decision\r\nrecalled as contained in the Legal\r\nNotice No. 265 dated 27/10/2017.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJematia also sought to interrogate\r\nthe process and order that fresh\r\nexercise towards the declaration of\r\nMukutani Forest be undertaken by\r\nthe Environment CS, KFS Board, the\r\nNational Land Commission and all\r\nthe relevant stakeholders.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormer Environment CS Soipan\r\nTuya responded to the petition, saying the procedure of gazettement of\r\nMukutani Forest was informed by\r\nforest laws where the Ilchamus community gave up their land right for\r\nforest conservation purposes for the\r\ngood of the nation.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Mukutani forest is a continuation\r\nof Laikipia escarpments, which includes Ol Arabel and Marmanet\r\nforest blocks,” Tuya said.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The forest ecosystem largely contributes to the best practices on the\r\nmanagement of forest resources for\r\na win-win solution for environmental sustainability and livelihood improvement.”\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTuya said the gazettement of Mukutani forest has contributed more\r\nthan 13,000ha to the national tally\r\nof protected forests, and hence the\r\nnational long-term plans to increase\r\nthe envisaged tree and forest cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"b0:T21a0,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://cms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/image/2024/11/94d11ca7-a111-4c04-a2a1-a28a7ac640d8.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"caption \" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; text-align: left;\"\u003eNicholus Baya works on crab cages at Jomvu Mission Creek /CHARLES MGHENYI\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"caption \" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: block; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 80, 87); font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \u0026quot;Segoe UI\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption contenteditable=\"true\" class=\"caption \" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor years, fishing along Kenya’s coast\r\nhas been a venture undertaken by\r\nmen. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe deep seas were the domain\r\nof the tried and tested, who would\r\nbrave the waters, return with the\r\nday’s catch and hand over the baton\r\nto women, who would then prepare,\r\nfry and sell for modest profits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nWomen, locally known as ‘Mama\r\nKaranga,’ would line the shore, waiting for the catch to land.\r\nThe women would then buy\r\nwhatever they could to sustain their\r\nsmall-scale businesses. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat has since changed.\r\nIn the Jomvu area of Mombasa, a\r\ngroup of adventurous women have\r\ntaken a bold step.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough determination and innovation, these women are improving their livelihoods and fostering sustainable development\r\nwithin their coastal community.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoving beyond the traditional\r\nroles, the Jomvu Women in Fisheries have taken up the lucrative yet\r\nchallenging business of mud crab\r\nfattening. The community-based organisation’s journey began in 2021, when\r\nthe world was grappling with the\r\nCovid-19 pandemic.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpearheaded by women who previously plied their trade as Mama\r\nKarangas, the group boasts 28 members who have united to tap into the\r\nwaters of crab aquaculture.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharity Baya, the chairperson and\r\none of the founding members, recalls\r\ntheir humble beginnings.\r\n“We started as an all-women group,\r\nbut as the work grew, we brought in\r\nthree men to assist with the day-to-day activities,” she said. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe men play a supportive role\r\nin the more physically demanding\r\ntasks. The group has installed crab cages\r\nin the Jomvu Mission Creek, part of\r\nthe Indian Ocean, where they nurture crabs to marketable sizes.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single cage, capable of housing\r\nup to 100 crabs, can generate significant returns, with the shellfish\r\nfetching between Sh900 to Sh1,400\r\nper kilogramme.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith two cages currently in operation, the women have a steady\r\nsource of income.\r\n“Most of our members are mothers\r\nand they can all attest to the positive\r\nimpact this venture has had on their\r\nlivelihoods,” Baya said.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond crab fattening, the\r\ngroup has ambitious plans to boost\r\neco-tourism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are building a boardwalk\r\nthrough the lush mangrove forests\r\nof the Creek.\r\nOnce complete, the boardwalk\r\nwill offer guided nature tours, creating an additional stream of income.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We’re training our members to\r\nbecome tour guides, lifeguards and\r\nother tourism-related skills,” Baya\r\nexplained.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Most of the women previously\r\nmade a profi t of around Sh200 per\r\nday from fi sh frying. We are hopeful\r\nthat with the boardwalk and crab\r\nprojects, we can generate over a million shillings annually.”\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Nyamu, one of the men in\r\nthe group and its secretary, emphasised the role of collaboration and\r\nknowledge-sharing in their success.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Initially, our group was solely\r\ncomposed of women who were involved in frying fish. But through\r\nthe exchange of ideas, we realised\u0026nbsp;we could do more to uplift our lives,”\r\nhe said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://cms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/image/2024/11/d8ebba24-b1b4-4769-b45a-d2243a9552c1.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003ci\u003eMombasa Blue Economy CEC Kibibi Abdalla and Lamu’s Fisheries executive Faiz Fankupi with a catch from the Jomvu\r\nWomen in Fisheries group /CHARLES MGHENYI\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe group’s innovative approach\r\ncaught the attention of Kenya Marine\r\nFisheries and Socio-Economic Development project, which provided\r\nfunding for the mud crab fattening\r\nand the boardwalk initiatives.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\r\nKEMFSED gave the group a\r\nSh2.7-million grant for the projects.\r\n “We’re aiming to harvest and sell\r\naround 200 crabs every month, potentially generating over Sh200,000,”\r\nNyamu said.\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e“The mud crab project takes be\u003c/span\u003etween three weeks to a month to\r\nreach the desired weight for sale and\r\nthis has created a steady income for\r\nour members.”\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to their aquaculture\r\neff orts, the Jomvu Women in Fisheries have taken up environmental\r\nconservation. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey plant and nurture mangrove\r\nseedlings, which not only serve as a\r\nbreeding ground for fish and crabs\r\nbut also act as a natural barrier\r\nagainst coastal erosion. This has already seen over 700,000\r\nseedlings grown.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e“We’ve taken it upon ourselves to\r\nconserve the environment, both for\r\nthe sake of our livelihoods and for\r\nfuture generations,” Nyamu said.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe group’s projects have created\r\ndirect employment opportunities\r\nfor its members and for the broader\r\nJomvu community.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy engaging local fishermen and\r\ntraining youth, they are ensuring\r\nthe sustainability of their initiatives.\r\n“We’re keen on passing down\r\nour knowledge to the next generation.\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis is not just a business; it’s\r\na legacy we want to leave behind,”\r\nNyamu said. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTheirs is a powerful example of\r\nhow community-driven initiatives\r\ncan transform lives.\r\nKEMFSED’s Environmental Safeguards Officer for Mombasa, Samuel\r\nOkech, said they support grassroots\r\ninitiatives to empower communities.\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e “Many communities along Kenya’s coastal strip have not had equal\r\neconomic opportunities due to various challenges, including limited\r\naccess to sustainable development\r\nresources,” he said.\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e“Our focus is to address this by\r\nfinancing initiatives that promote\r\nenergy sustainability, which not\r\nonly stimulates the economy but\r\nalso aligns with Kenya’s commitment to addressing climate change\r\nand environmental degradation,”\r\nhe said.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\r\nMombasa Blue Economy, Agriculture and Livestock Executive Kibibi\r\nAbdalla said they have supported\r\nthe group and several others in the\r\nregion.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e“The County Government of Mombasa has been supporting over 40\r\ngroups under the umbrella of Beach\r\nManagement Units, linking them\r\nwith investors and fi nancial institutions to acquire fi nancial literacy\r\nand benefi t from fi nancial incentives,” Abdalla said.\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eApart from financial help, the\r\ncounty has also supported the Jomvu Women in acquiring necessary\r\npermits, such as the Kenya Forest\r\nService permit. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe groups have been brought\r\ntogether into cooperatives. There are 16 cooperatives formed\r\nunder the umbrella of the Beach\r\nManagement Units. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe CEC says they train group\r\nmembers in matters under the\r\nFisheries Act, fish handling and food\r\nsafety, sustainable mariculture practices and 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style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://cms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/image/2024/11/3250e1be-b4e6-43a6-b4bd-d507e68f0c7a.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003ci\u003eSinaga Girls’\r\nSeconadary\r\nSchool head\r\ncook Christine\r\nAtieno prepares\r\na meal\r\n/JOSHUA\r\nOCHIENG’\u003c/i\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eArticle by Joshua Ochieng\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDriving through the countryside of\r\nKenya, it would be difficult not to\r\nnotice smoke billowing from the\r\nkitchens of homes and schools close\r\nto mealtimes.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn schools, if you checked the\r\nbackyards, you will most likely\r\nfind short logs and stumps stacked\r\nhigh and a staffer splitting some of\r\nthose logs. In the kitchen, you will\r\nneed to squint your eyes to make\r\nway through the thick smoke, your\r\nbody gasping for fresh air.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the frenzy of cooking and\r\nfeeding hundreds of students dies\r\ndown, you will probably notice the\r\nkitchen and dining area roofs layered with soot, and sprawled on the\r\nfloor, the soot-riddled pans.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the typical situation in\u0026nbsp;schools in Kenya, most of which rely\r\non firewood for their cooking needs.\r\nDespite efforts to transition to\r\neco-friendly cooking methods, the\r\nsituation is still prevalent. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to a 2019 survey conducted by the Clean Cooking Association of Kenya, 58 percent of Kenyan households still use fuelwood\r\nto cook meals. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe prevalence is\r\nhigher in rural areas, sitting at 93.2\r\nper cent.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eData from the Kenya Medical Research Institute 2024 indicates that\r\nKenyan boarding schools need 250\r\ntonnes of firewood each year to comfortably meet their cooking energy\r\nneeds, placing stress on forests for\r\nthe supply of this firewood.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the situation is changing.\r\nSome schools are phasing out use\r\nof firewood and transitioning to\r\nLiquid Petrol Gas.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSinaga Girls Secondary School\r\nand St Pius Got Matar Secondary\r\nSchool, both in Siaya county, are\r\namong the pioneering secondary\r\nschools in the country that are\r\nusing gas to cook.\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe impact of\r\nthis energy transition has been\r\nprofound.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHEALTHIER AND STRESS-FREE\r\n\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGregory Ochieng was a student\r\nat Got Matar Secondary School in\r\nBondo in 2018 before the introduction of LPG.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e He recounts how occasionally, he would have to choose\r\neither to miss a meal or be late for\r\na lesson because the school food,\r\nwhich was being prepared using\r\nfirewood, wasn’t ready due to wet\r\nfirewood or firewood of poor quality.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow a teacher at the same school, he\r\nappreciates the impact LPG has had\r\nin the school.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Initially, when the food was\r\ncooked, it had some smell because\r\nof the firewood that was used. But\r\nwe have transformed from firewood\r\nto green energy and the lives of our\r\nstudents, cooks and teachers have\r\nimproved. The quality of the food\r\nis also good,” he says, occasionally\r\nsmiling with relief.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWalking into the school’s kitchen in mid-afternoon, we find Nicholas Okello, the school’s head cook,\r\nand his colleagues having a hearty\r\nchat. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNormally at that time, they\r\nwould be busy splitting firewood\r\nto start preparing supper for the\r\nstudents.\r\nToday, however, they are not in a\r\nhurry because they are using LPG,\r\nwhich required no prior action to\r\nutilise. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe narrates how hazardous\r\nfirewood was to their health. They\r\nregularly suffered chest pains, respiratory issues and eye problems\r\nbecause of the heavy smoke from\r\nfirewood.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFASTER, CLEANER COOKING\r\n\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distance away from Bondo in Siaya\r\ncounty stands Sinaga Girls’ Secondary School. A sky-blue and white\r\nfaçade draws you in as you walk\r\nthrough the gates. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe greenery\r\naround the school is absorbing. It’s\r\nmidmorning and students are about\r\nto go for tea break.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Usually there\r\nwould be smoke billowing from\r\nthe kitchen chimneys, but there is\u0026nbsp;none.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The cooks have already set the\r\nhuge tea urns on a large table just\r\noutside the dining hall. We walk into\r\nthe kitchen and more cooks are busy\r\nshuffling around, preparing meals.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLunch is a few hours away, yet they\r\nare at the tail end of getting the meal\r\nready. Christine Atieno, the head\r\ncook, attributes the speedy execution to the availability of LPG.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We don’t have to spend hours\r\nsplitting firewood and carrying\r\nthem into the kitchen. The gas has\r\nmade our lives easier,” she says, her\u0026nbsp;joy evident in her smile. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We are\r\nnow cooking faster and in a cleaner space.”\r\nDoing away with firewood has\r\nfreed up space inside the kitchen\r\nthat they would use to store firewood temporarily. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey used it to\r\ninstall an extra cooking stove instead.\r\nThe kitchen is cleaner and the staff\r\nis no longer affected by the smoke\r\nfrom firewood.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeputy principal Jane Nyabera\r\nproudly points to a 10,000-litre\r\nwater tank installed next to the\r\nstaffroom. The tank was donated to\r\nthe school by KCB Foundation as a\r\ntoken of appreciation to the school\r\nfor choosing to partner with KCB\r\nBank to install a 2-tonne Liquid\r\nPetrol Gas tank. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe LPG tank lasts\r\nthe school nine to 10 weeks, serving a population of slightly more\r\nthan 1,000 students, teachers and\r\nnon-teaching staff.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreviously, the school consumed\u0026nbsp;more than 10 truckloads of firewood\r\nevery term for their cooking energy needs. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn some instances, they\r\nwould need much more because of\r\nthe low quality of firewood supplied,\r\nwhich brought uncertainty to their\r\nbudgeting processes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly, before the installation\r\nof LPG, Got Matar Secondary School\r\nconsumed up to 12 pick-ups of firewood every term to sufficiently meet\r\ntheir cooking energy needs.\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis put\r\na lot of pressure on the country’s\r\nforest cover.\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGREEN LENDING\r\n\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBoth these schools are among the\r\nmore than 70 institutions that have\r\nbenefitted from partnering with\r\nKCB to install Liquid Petrol Gas\r\nfacilities.\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThrough the KCB Foundation,\r\nschools access grants of up to 30\r\nper cent of the total cost of buying and installing the LPG facility,\r\nwhile 70 per cent is financed by\r\nthe bank.\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe bank has extended more than\r\nSh72 million in grants to schools\r\ncountrywide to facilitate the transition to green energy, in effect supporting Sustainable Development\r\nGoals 3, 7 and 13, which speak to\r\ngood health and well-being, affordable and clean energy, and climate\r\naction respectively.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\r\nIn its 2023 Sustainability Report,\r\nthe bank reports that it has channelled 15 per cent of its loan book\r\ntowards green loans, which is a\r\ndemonstration of its commitment\r\nto furthering sustainable initiatives,\r\namong them facilitating the transition to green energy.\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJane Nyabera and Gregory\r\nOchieng both agree that the LPG\r\ngrants extended to their schools by\r\nthe KCB Bank will go a long way in\r\nmitigating the negative effects of using firewood for their energy needs.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\r\n“When you cut down trees for firewood, you cause soil erosion, which\r\nwill lead to low agricultural production,” Gregory says. 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style=\"margin: 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://cms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com/image/2024/11/2d799ec6-cb63-48da-b6db-9ea7efd2fbdc.jpeg\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption contenteditable=\"true\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFounder of One to All Initiative Kendi Muthomi (centre) with two other volunteers Judy Muriuki (L) and Collinira Kaaniru during the interview/Felix Kipkemoi\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKendi Muthomi strikes a figure of joviality that underscores her successes and the profound impact she has had on the lives of young Meru girls. Concerned by the numerous cases of teen pregnancy and female genital mutilation in the county.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuthomi\r\nembarked on a journey to create\r\nawareness and inspire the youth.\r\nHer mission began during the\r\nCovid-19 pandemic period, when\r\nshe witnessed firsthand the struggles faced by young girls in her village.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany girls were falling victim to\r\nsocietal pressures and harmful traditions that “killed” their dreams of\r\na brighter future, she says.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetermined to make a difference,\r\nthe 28-year-old quit a job in the civil service and founded One To All\r\n(OTA) to pursue advocacy.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“I was working in a government\r\noffice and I saw how much the pandemic had affected young girls and\r\nwomen,” Muthomi says.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \u0026quot;Segoe UI\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e“I sat down and thought of what I\r\ncould do to cushion these girls.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eO\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \u0026quot;Segoe UI\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTA also targets male adolescents,\r\nwho she says are contributing to the\r\npregnancies.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \u0026quot;Segoe UI\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e“We are creating a platform for\r\nboth genders to interact and learn\r\nand think beyond the community,”\r\nMuthomi says.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \u0026quot;Segoe UI\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe aim is to create awareness\r\nabout gender-based violence and\r\nother social ills.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \u0026quot;Segoe UI\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\r\nCHANGING THE NARRATIVE\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \u0026quot;Segoe UI\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\r\nA report by the Kenya Health infor\u003c/span\u003emation Systems shows that last year,\r\nMeru had the highest proportion of\r\nadolescent pregnancies (between\r\nthe ages of 10 and 19) in the country.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has informed Muthomi’s\r\npush to start her mentorship programmes.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver the last year, Muthomi, a\r\nYoung African Leaders’ Initiative\r\n(YALI) cohort 42 graduate, has mentored more than 1,600 girls in Meru.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYALI is an initiative of the United\r\nStates launched in 2010 by retired\r\nPresident Barack Obama.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt offers four-week courses in\r\nbusiness and entrepreneurship, civic leadership, public management\r\nand social issues.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuthomi learnt about YALI\r\nthrough social media. Interested,\r\nshe applied for a course on civic\r\nleadership and successfully got admitted.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe course orients those who are\r\nor aspire to be civically engaged\r\nand serve the public through NGOs,\r\nCBOs and volunteerism.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis enabled her to acquire more\r\nskills and gain insights in the field,\r\nenabling her to remain proactive.\r\nApart from offering training, OTA\r\nalso provides an opportunity for the\r\nyouth to access leadership and development skills.\r\n\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery month, together with a\r\nteam of dedicated volunteers, they\r\nvisit primary and secondary schools\r\nin Meru to educate students about\r\ntheir rights. So far, they have visited\r\n14 schools.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n“The reason we engage students in\r\ntheir schools is because it is a controlled environment. 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font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt invites experts as guests to\r\nshed light on GBV in a fun and easy\r\nway for the audience to understand.\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \u0026quot;Segoe UI\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e“It airs every Tuesday and we have\r\nattracted hundreds of listeners who\r\ndiscuss issues around confronting\r\nchallenges of child abuse and phys\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \u0026quot;Segoe UI\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eical violence, such as defilement,”\r\nMuthomi says.\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \u0026quot;Segoe UI\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThrough this initiative, the organisation has attracted a team of young\r\nlegal experts, who assist in offering\r\nthe necessary assistance to the survivors, including pro bono services\r\nand referrals for them to get justice.\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \u0026quot;Segoe UI\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;, Arial, sans-serif; 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