Category: ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENTS

  • Sironga Girls National School on the Spot over alleged mistreatment

    Sironga Girls National School on the Spot over alleged mistreatment

    New-Kenyatta-Science-Complex of Sironga High School Close Up View

    It’s alleged with the information held by Kenyaleo.co.ke that female teachers in sironga, A madam of history and a madam of English , are insulting students by use of mean and unpalatable statements as they are using students’ weaknesses to demoralize and ashame, which has lead to mental torture.

    The insider has however hinted to Ienyaleo.co.ke that they’ve normalized it without shame to the extent that some male teachers are wondering why female adults would turn insulting and mentally torturing female students.

    The insider quotes “Infact the male teachers have taken the responsibility of boasting the students self esteem by encouraging them over their lessons time I’m assuring you that even the School administration is all aware about this and even the school chaplains knows this but it’s like this two mentioned are untouchable., maybe we train our kids to stand strong and fight for there rights , something they couldn’t do for we gave them a responsibility to respect the seniors.” Insider said.

    The insider added that “Our daughters in Sironga all fear victimization. Like in an example where one of my daughters was insulted and slapped over her severe eye medical problem, She only came to tell me a while after a while of holding the pain.”

    The insider writes “I almost travelled to Sironga but my husband decided to play it down for fear of her welfare at school.
    I got a clearer picture of the allegation over this holiday when my daughter and her colleagues had a sleep over ,When we were doing laundry, we had a chat, A motherly chat, since this girls in my compound belongs to me,that was all healthy convo and they opened up.” Insider reveals.

    The notes however states that “Lastly, Sironga recently added construction fee to that we currently pay, but I’ll love to say all is good till you hear girl state that they’re only allowed to take a shower once a day, there is also need to work on their sewage system.Their toilets haven’t been worked on for so long. A good number of students are suffering infections that aren’t probably treated and in some cases go untreated .”

    On the same information shared by the sought anonymity said “Bathrooms also don’t flow well, they’re clogged , a lot of stagnant water around it, our girls do step on them when taking a bath, kindly re – look that, we know you have a population but something must be done for safety of that population. Amongst the leaders of this post, there could be parents, who have ever visited the dormitories, toilets, bathrooms or any other sanitation facilities,? If any please! Only class representatives that have been pocketed by the school hierarchy have visited yes but they only report positives to parents and the wrongs are smoothed. I’m hereby requesting Nyamira Healthy and sanitation department to do an impromptu visit and give it a clear finding.I’ll also request the Education ministry to send someone down there and get facts before we send our daughters to another agonizing environment.”

    The quote ends, “Lastly, Sironga security, you doing good work, You do a clean search that’s okay, however not all you find in ladies is edible, Be careful on that, I was once told to eat tampon I feel sensitisation is required.”

     

  • Code Africa Conference Kicks Off in Nairobi

    Jason Kettman and Joan Jerop

    Memoi Africa, a leading ecosystem for African developers driving innovation and empowerment in Africa’s developer landscape, held a two day Code Africa Conference 2024.

    The conference takes place on May 10th and 11th with a theme; ‘Pioneering the Future of Developers’ .The global event which is hosted in Nairobi, provides accessibility to participants from the emerging African tech space and top ecosystem shapers from around the world.

    “Web3 is the imminent future, with
    enormous opportunities for young people in this field which has no limits.
    New funding models and collaborations will enable access to money. Students in any University can tap into this web3 which enables one to be hired anywhere in the world. Coding and token economics are part of skills required. One can be an entrpreneur, or work in companies provided they have skills in this aspect.” Said Jason Eisen founder and Ceo Utu Technologies.

    The Code Africa Virtual Conference 2024 brings together developers, VCs,
    industry leaders, and innovators from the blockchain industry and other emerging
    technologies. This milestone event follows the highly anticipated Code Africa Hackathon, which fosters collaboration and showcases the talents of African developers.

    Participants during the Code Africa Conference

    Sponsored by Leading Blockchain Protocols,
    The Code Africa Virtual Conference 2024 is proudly sponsored by top blockchain
    protocols in Web3, including The Graph, Ethereum Support Program, Scroll, Lisk, Base, Celo Africa DAO, ICP Hub Kenya, Ubuntu Tribe, Tether, NoOnes, Yellow Card, Safari DAO,and Flincap.

    Right to left, Monalisa Agbata, Moses Kemibaro, Elizabeth Ndungu, Jason Kettman, Joan Jerop group Photo during Code Africa Conference Nairobi.

     

    The event features esteemed speakers from the blockchain industry, providing
    insights and expertise on the future of technology in Africa.

    Speakers include: Stanley Kamanguya, CEO of ICT Authority, Ray Yousef, CEO of NoOnes, Yin Zhang, Co-founder of Scroll, Prof. Stephen Gitahi Kiama, Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, Dr. Bright G. Mawudor, Founder of Africahackon, Tim Theuri, Executive Head of Cybersecurity at M-PESA Africa, Elizabeth Ndungu, Director of Digital Economy & Startups at Nairobi City County, Josephine Ndambuki, Chief Manager of Business Development and Innovation at Konza Technopolis Development Authority.

  • The Donkey Sanctuary Kenya Commemorates World Donkey Day 2024 on Manda Island Lamu

    The Donkey Sanctuary Vet Dr. E Otieno attending to the sick donkeys during WDD

    The Donkey Sanctuary Kenya has today honoured the vital role of working donkeys and their indispensable contribution to the lives of people across Kenya.

    The World Donkey Day this year’s theme is “Punda Poa, Kazi Poa” which is a Swahili phrase to mean if your donkey is healthy or in good welfare then it will do a great job for you.

    To commemorate this significant day, The Donkey Sanctuary Kenya hosted a special event in the village of Manda-Maweni on Manda Island, one of the islands comprising the Lamu Archipelago. The village is home to approximately 120 donkeys. These gentle creatures play a crucial role in the local community, primarily tasked with transporting heavy coral stone and ballast from nearby quarries to the seaport. Additionally, they assist in fetching and transporting water and carrying essential household goods from the shore to inland villages.

    The labour performed by Manda-Maweni’s donkeys leaves them susceptible to a range of welfare issues such as sores due to inadequate harnessing, cart-related injuries, and lameness.

    People following the speeches during the celebration and donkeys relaxing after treatment, awaiting feeding.

    The Donkey Sanctuary Kenya is committed to improving the welfare of working donkeys. Therefore, ass part of the event, The Donkey Sanctuary’s dedicated veterinary team in collaboration with the County Government of Lamu are providing comprehensive health checks and treatments to donkeys in need, alongside distributing nutritious feed to ensure their well-being and vitality.
    Moreover, The Donkey Sanctuary has joined forces with the Lamu Art and Theatre Alliance (LATA) to deliver a captivating interactive drama piece to the residents of Manda. This engaging performance aims to promote understanding of donkeys as sentient beings with the capacity to experience a wide range of emotional responses to events or situations. This is important because evidence suggests that owners who recognise sentience in their donkeys are more likely to work in a manner that is good for their welfare.

    The drama was collaboratively developed by LATA and researchers from the University of Portsmouth, incorporating valuable insights from Lamu’s donkey owners. This marks the first-time the performance is being showcased in Manda, following its successful debut on Lamu Island.
    Audiences can expect an accessible and entertaining medium of theatre, coupled with impactful messaging that celebrates the intrinsic value of these beloved creatures and advocates for their well-being.
    Dr Solomon Onyango, the Country Director for The Donkey Sanctuary Kenya stated that “As we come together to celebrate World Donkey Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to protecting and cherishing these noble animals who play an irreplaceable role in the fabric of our society.”

    The Donkey Sanctuary is an international animal welfare charity dedicated to improving the lives of donkeys and mules worldwide. We provide lifelong care to over 7,000 donkeys in the UK and Europe, and reach many more globally through our international programmes and partnerships. Our colleagues are based all over the world and we work with a global network of partners, NGOs and governments, who share our vision of a world where every donkey has a good quality of life.

    The County Executive Committee Member (CECM), Department of Fisheries Blue Economy Livestock and Cooperative Development, Lamu County government Mr. Faiz Fankupi giving a speech at Manda during World Donkey Day celebration

    The Donkey Sanctuary has been working in Kenya since 1987, where our mission remains to improve the welfare of donkeys and, in doing so, help safeguard the livelihood of millions of people who depend on donkeys for their everyday sustenance.

  • STAKEHOLDERS IN KISUMU CHALLENGE MOH ON PROPOSED TOBACCO GRAPHIC HEALTH WARNINGS

    Stakeholders address the press during the meeting

    Public participation on proposed new graphic health warnings for tobacco products kicked off in Kisumu yesterday where a section of stakeholders who turned up to share their views accused the Ministry of Health (MoH) of laziness in coming up with the proposed warnings which are to be used on packaging of tobacco and nicotine products.

    Speaking at the exercise held at the Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu yesterday, stakeholders took on the MoH over what they said was lack of research on the Ministry’s part in formulating the new warning, adding that there’s need to ensure that the proposed warnings conform to existing laws.

    The stakeholders asked the Ministry to rethink its approach to new products being introduced in the tobacco industry which, they say, is meant to help smokers transition from the more harmful traditional cigarettes to the less-riskier modern nicotine products.

    The public participation exercise in Kisumu was the second for the day, with another taking place concurrently in Nyeri. The Kisumu session was however marred with delays owing to lack of venue booking by the ministry, leading to a three-hour delay in commencing the proceedings.

    Dr. Kariuki Michael of Harm Reduction address the stakeholders

    Speaking at the event, Boniface Gachoka, Secretary-General of the Bars, Hotels, and Liquor Traders Association of Kenya (BAHLITA) urged the Ministry to undertake wider consultations in considering new proposals to regulate the tobacco sector, adding that there is opportunity for the Government to consider new innovations in the industry.

    “There is a lot of laziness from the Ministry of Health, because what we have witnessed is the copy-pasting of images from different places, some which do not comply with data protection laws. We are very serious about control of tobacco products, but some of the efforts we are seeing are discouraging investments that have been made in this country for many years. That is why we are asking the Ministry of Health to undertake a lot of consultations and to undertake serious research in this regard,” he said.

    He added: “As an organization, we have decided to support the harm reduction campaign – which is a global campaign that has introduced nicotine pouches, e-cigarettes, and others. This is because they are the future just as everyone else across other industries is adopting new technologies, innovating, and improving on their products.”

    On his part, the⁠ ⁠ Harm Reduction Society of Kenya (HRS) Secretary-General, Dr. Michael Kariuki said:

    “When coming up with these graphic health warnings, relevant authorities need to check whether they are appropriate and, particularly, whether they conform to the law because some of these products also need to have other information printed on them such as their composition, warnings, and manufacturers’ emblems. What we are saying is that we need a balanced approach to this issue and the Government through the Ministry of Health needs to engage stakeholders more in a bid to ensure that the health warnings being presented are aligned to the law.”

    The Ministry of Health has invited stakeholders to submit their comments, views, representations, and memoranda on the proposed graphic warnings with in-person submissions taking place across seven counties namely Kisumu, Kakamega, Eldoret, Nyeri, Machakos, Mombasa, and Embu.

    The public participation sessions continue today in Kakamega and Embu counties.

  • Kenya’s Canoe Slalom Kayaker Wins Tujiamini’s Central Region Gold Award

    Kenya’s Canoe Slalom Kayaker Wins Tujiamini’s Central Region Gold Award

    Kenyan Slalom Canoe Kayaker Samuel Muturi (Right) celebrates alongside his teammate after being unveiled as the Central Tujiamini Gold Award Winner
    Kenyan Slalom Canoe Kayaker Samuel Muturi (Right) celebrates alongside his teammate after being unveiled as the Central Tujiamini Gold Award Winner.

    Samuel Muturi, the 29-year-old canoeing Slalom Kayaker currently stretching the boundaries of sports and talent in Kenya, has been unveiled as the Gold Winner central region in the ongoing Tujiamini Initiative powered by SportPesa.

    Muturi, who made history when he became the first Kenyan slalom canoe kayaker to reach a semifinal at the 2019 World Championships in La Seu d’Urgell in Spain during his debut, received a Kes 500,000 award in support and recognition of his talent, which he now seeks to take to the next level with a vision to be Kenya’s first-ever Olympic canoe slalom kayaker.

    During the unveiling that took place at the Savage Wilderness Whitewater Rafting Centre in Sagana, Kirinyaga County, Muturi’s prowess was evident as he displayed his skills and mastery in the water paddling sport alongside one of his teammates.

    “I have participated in several events, including four world championships and three Africa championships, including the Africa Olympic Qualifiers held in Sainte Suzanne, La Reunion, in February. It is not easy, however, for us to train around here because we don’t have a permanent course. While we try our best with what we have, water sports equipment is expensive, and we have no choice but to train with our old gear. Therefore, support like this will help us improve kayaking and canoeing in Kenya,”  said Muturi.

    As he continues to make waves in the world of water sports, to represent Kenya in the 2028 Olympics, Muturi elaborated on his commitment to attracting young talent and growing the niche sport in the country.

    Kenyan-Slalom-Canoe-Kayaker-Samuel-Muturi-in-action-at-the-Savage-Wilderness-Whitewater-Rafting-Centre.
    Kenyan-Slalom-Canoe-Kayaker-Samuel-Muturi-in-action-at-the-Savage-Wilderness-Whitewater-Rafting-Centre.

    Muturi trains local youngsters around his home in Sagana, hoping to encourage more people to take up water sports and put canoe slalom kayaking on the Kenyan Olympic agenda.

    At the 2019 World Championships, Muturi achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Kenyan canoe slalom kayaker to qualify for a semifinal in an international competition. Muturi, who competes in the K1 and C1 categories, including the extreme Slalom discipline, currently works with his coach, Titus Mureithi, and about 20 teammates, domiciled at the Savage Wilderness Whitewater Rafting Centre as his training grounds.

    According to Coach Mureithi, the Tujiamini initiative offers a very good platform for talent at all levels, and Samuel’s award resonates perfectly with the intended impact on emerging talents.
    Willis Ojwang, the Communication and Advertising Manager, of SportPesa, noted the uniqueness of water rafting and paddling sports such as canoeing and kayaking, which are relatively unknown in Kenya but have huge potential for mopping up talent at the grassroots.

    “As a young boy, Muturi Watched rafters float downstream, igniting his passion for water sports. Today, he is a trailblazer who is not only committed to achieving his dream of representing Kenya as the country’s first-ever Olympic canoe slalom kayaker but has also chosen to inspire other young people to take up the sport. That is the true essence of believing in oneself. This is what Tujiamini Initiative is all about,” he said.

    Muturi’s unveiling follows that of four other 80 winners in the silver and bronze categories, respectively, over the weekend during the conclusion of the Tujiamini Cheza Dimba Tournament in Kirinyaga.

    The Tujiamini Initiative, which aims to provide a showcase platform for both individual and community grassroots sports and related talents, now moves to the Eastern region, covering 11 counties where other Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Tujiamini Cheza Dimba
    Winners will be announced in one month.

  • ADA and CDKN Hold Learning Event to Champion for Locally led Climate Action

    During the conference

    Adaptation Consortium (ADA) and Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) on Tuesday 17th April, partnered and held a learning event for sharing knowledge and experiences from implementing and Championing locally led Climate Action.

    The workshop brought together both state and non-state stakeholders working on climate change in the country, specifically devolved climate finance and climate action for local communities. In attendance were: representatives from the national government, county governments, economic blocs, development partners, CSOs NGOs and community representatives (Ward Climate Change Planning Committee members).

    ADA conceptualized, designed and piloted the County Climate Change Fund (CCCF) Mechanism, a legal and institutional framework for devolving climate finance to the counties and communities.

    The mechanism is now being scaled out to all counties through the national government.
    ADA, in collaboration with partners including SouthSouthNorth (SSN), County governments and the communities of Isiolo, Kitui, Makueni, Garissa and Wajir, undertook an assessment of climate change investments made during the pilot phase (2013-2018) of the (CCCF) Mechanism. The study aimed at assessing the sustainability and functionality of climate change resilience investments funded through the CCCF.

    ADA presented the results of the assessment and lessons during the National Learning Event titled “Learning from the Experiences of Climate-Resilient Public Good Investments” held at the Windsor Hotel, where the communities shared their experiences and perspectives at the local level and the counties and partners gained insights on best practices to inform future locally led investments tackling climate change.

  • AgriTech4Kenya Consultation Workshop Launched

    Gianpiero Menza, Senior Manager Partnerships and Innovative Finance at CGIAR

    The AgriTech4Kenya Consultation workshop took place at Windsor Hotel Kiambu to discuss on The Transformative Impact of Research and Innovation in Agri Tech.

    The AgriTech4Kenya Consultation Workshop & Launch set the stage for a pivotal dialogue among key stakeholders, including government officials, academicians, researchers, incubators, accelerators, venture funds, startups, and farmers, to explore and enhance the agrifood and climate-tech innovation landscape in Kenya.

     

    Kenya consistently imports more than USD 1.1 billion worth of food each year. In 2022 alone, food imports rose from 13.4 percent to 15.5 percent.
    This marks a notable paradox given the country’s abundant fertile land. The heavy reliance on imports, coupled with the ever-growing challenges of climate change, poses significant obstacles to Kenya’s food security and economic and agricultural development. Water scarcity is a particularly critical impediment to Kenyan agriculture, with prolonged dry seasons severely minimizing yields and subsequently affecting both livelihoods and food security

    Additionally, the dominance of traditional agricultural practices grapples with resource constraints and yield inconsistencies and exacerbate productivity shortfalls With 15 research centers globally, a network of over 9,000 scientists, researchers, technicians and staff, and Impact Areas in ‘Nutrition, Health and Food Security’ and ‘Climate Adaptation and Mitigation’, CGIAR is strategically positioned to address Kenya’s critical challenges.

    The Government of Kenya’s initiatives – including the Big 4 Agendaiv and the Science, Technology, and Innovation Policyv
    within the Vision 2030, underscore the imperative for research-driven innovation to bolster food security and climate
    resilience. The transition towards sustainable agricultural practices necessitates the harmonious integration of sciencebased innovations, equitable finance, improved market access, and capacity building within the agritech ecosystem.

    This multifaceted approach, supported by research institutions and agri-food technology acceleration programs, is essential for empowering entrepreneurs and transforming Kenya’s agricultural landscape into a robust pillar of food security, rural development, and economic growth. Investing in agritech innovations not only holds the potential to revolutionize agriculture in Africa but also contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

    A group photo for all

    Through success stories from organizations like UjuziKilimo, and Farmshield, it is evident that agritech innovations are driving positive change, enhancing agricultural productivity, resilience, and sustainability across the continent.

    The global downturn in agri-food technology investment in 2023, however, highlights the urgent need for targeted support and investment to revitalize the sector. A collaborative effort from the government, private sector, civil society,
    and farmers is needed to transform Kenya’s agricultural sector into a powerful engine of innovation for food security, rural development and economic prosperity. CGIAR’s 2030 Research and Innovation Strategy prioritizes innovation
    and scalability as key components of its mission and emphasizes the significance of innovative public and private
    partnerships in bolstering cutting-edge solutions, thus optimizing its current participation in thousands of innovation
    and scaling projects.

    In this context, the AgriTech4Kenya Innovation Challenge 2024 has been designed to catalyze agrifood systems
    transformation in Kenya by supporting the development, deployment, adoption, and scalability of high-impact, countryrelevant science-based agritech solutions.

    There will be 25 slots up for grabs, with 20 allocated for early-stage startups and 5 for CGIAR-led innovations. The selected innovations will undergo a bootcamp, culminating in a pitching session during the CGIAR science week. Out of these, 10 will be early-stage startups, and 2 will be CGIAR-led. These innovations will then enter an acceleration program, with the top 3 winners receiving post-acceleration support. CGIAR will provide technical assistance as part of the post-acceleration support.

  • North Rift MPs demands for banditry attacks victims funds set up

    A section MPs from the bandit-hit North Rift region want a Fund to be set up by the government for compensation of victims who loose lives and property to banditry attacks.

    Led by Tiaty MP William Kamket, the leaders complained that despite President William Ruto promising compensation, nothing has been effected.

    “The government should establish a Fund where money for compensating people who lose lives and property and incur injuries following attacks by bandits would be drawn from,” said Kamket.

    They pointed out that business people have also lost money and their stock to security officers who loot during operations.

    The leaders questioned why the government was compensating people who lose lives through calamities such as floods and fire among others, leaving out those who suffer in the hands of bandits.

    The MPs were speaking when they appeared before the Hassan Adan Yussuf- led National Assembly Cohesion and Equal Opportunities Committee where they made proposals aimed at amicably resolving the unending skirmishes in the bandit prone North Rift region.

    They said that senior security officers were using banditry as a cash cow as they were minting millions of shillings in allowances from money meant for operations to counter attacks by criminals.

    Kamket said the government should forcefully drive residents from the troubled area to seek education as one way of eradicating illiteracy and banditry.

    Turkana Women Representative Cecilia Ngitit and Samburu MP Naisula Lesuuda supported the need for locals to go to school, noting that illiteracy has hindered efforts to end banditry in the region.

    “If I had not gone to school, I would probably be the wife of a bandit. If we manage to educate our people we would make positive strides in the fight against banditry that has contributed to the region lagging behind in development,” she added.

    Lesuuda noted that burning of schools by bandits has affected academic progress of many young people.

    She asked security personnel to protect learning institutions from attacks.

    Marakwet East MP Bowen Kagogo said the government was not committed to the fight against banditry.

    “Security officers deployed in the area to deal with bandits were selling bullets to criminals,” he claimed.

    Baringo Women Representative Sergon Jemitia said that deployment of inexperienced security officers to the area to tackle hardcore bandits showed lack of seriousness by the government to end the vice.

    We have experienced situations where members of the community had to rescue such officers from the hands of the bandits,” she added.

    Charles Kimuren (Baringo South) claimed that senior security officers were pocketing allowances meant for their juniors who are deployed to deal with bandits.

    “Such demoralized officers result in selling bullets to bandits to get money for their survival in the hardship area,” he alleged.

    The MPs also want a legislation that will safeguard the National Police Reservists Unit, remodel the unit, define their roles and enhance their training.

    In an effort to deal with magnalisation of the region, Members resolved that a ministry dedicated to issues of North Rift region equivalent to the Ministry of Karamoja Affairs of Uganda should be established.

    The meeting also proposed that fire arms should be regulated through issuing of G3 guns to government security officers and NPRs to distinguish them from illegal gun owners.

    They wanted borders of constituencies and counties clearly defined to avoid conflicts due to uncontrolled grazing.

    Yussuf said the Committee was seeking partnership with donors and State Agencies to fund strategies aimed at getting a lasting solution to banditry in the region.

    He commended the MPs for their input during the meeting that was useful to efforts to deal with conflicts that hampered peaceful coexistence and cohesion.

  • Civil Society Organisations hold Workshop to Capacity build

    During the Press Briefing by CSOs at Sheraton Hotel Nairobi.

    Civil Society Organisations held a capacity building workshop where sustainable development goals on energy and climate action were discussed.

    Present were various organisations including; Alliance of Civil Society Organisations for Clean Energy Access, Kenya Climate Change Working Group, and Sustainable Energy Access Forum Kenya.

    As part of its follow-up and review mechanisms, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development encourages member states to “conduct regular and inclusive reviews of progress at the national and sub-national levels, which are country-led and country-driven” (paragraph 79). These national reviews are expected to serve as a basis for the regular reviews by the high-level political forum (HLPF), meeting under the auspices of ECOSOC. As stipulated in paragraph 84 of the 2030 Agenda, regular reviews by the HLPF are to be voluntary, state-led, undertaken by both developed and developing countries, and involve multiple stakeholders.

    “The world is at halfway mark in achieving the SDGs. SDG 7 stipulates access to clean affordable, reliable and sustainable energy. This target needs to be achieved, but increased financing is required, more investment in clean cooking and decentralized renewable energy systems. World Bank will have Spring Meetings in Washington DC while the African Development Bank will hold its annual meeting in Nairobi in May. We want to call on these banks to increase financing in energy in order to connect 600 million Africans not connected to electricity. This will enable social economic development in our communities and Nations, said Florence Gichoya from Alliance of Civil Society organisations for Clean Energy Access.

    She further observed that the workshop intends to capacity build among the Civil Society Organisations. She also added that communities need one another to accelerate the work of achieving sustainable development goals.

    Elizabeth Wanja of Kenya Climate Change Working group observed that, they were looking at developing comprehensive Voluntary National Reviews to be able to realise Universal access to energy for all.

    The voluntary national reviews (VNRs) aim to facilitate the sharing of experiences, including successes, challenges, and lessons learned, with a view to accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The VNRs also seek to strengthen policies and institutions of governments and mobilize multi-stakeholder support and partnerships for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.

    “Issues of Advocacy on Renewable Energy are important. As a country, we have made tremendous steps in renewable energy, having 92 percent contribution. We are also calling upon the government to look at aspects, making our communities not make good use of electricity , affordability, and reliability. Monopoly is also an issue and there is need to see in how we can diversify on this aspect.” Said Brian Omenyi from Sustainble Energy Access Forum Kenya.