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  • Empowering Educators: Utilizing Technology for Teacher Training and Education

    Empowering Educators: Utilizing Technology for Teacher Training and Education

    The award winning teacher
    The award-winning teacher

    By Melissa Mongina.

    Education technology experts from East Africa convened in Nairobi on Wednesday to explore ways to advance digital learning in the region, particularly in Kenya. During the two-day Kenya Edtech Summit 2023, speakers and participants underscored the ongoing gaps in digital learning despite progress in the field.

    Anne Kibara, a teacher at Ngundu Primary and Junior School on the outskirts of Nairobi and a participant in the summit, emphasized the importance of tailoring interventions to specific contexts to meet the needs of teachers and learners. She stressed that interventions should not be one-size-fits-all, recognizing the diverse requirements across different regions.

    “Most interventions are a one-size-fits-all. Do not standardize interventions; don’t assume what works in one region will work for the other. We have to take into consideration the different needs of learners and teachers in the various areas so that we meet the needs of everyone,” said Anne Kibara.

    One of the significant challenges faced by teachers, according to Anne, is inadequate internet connectivity, hindering their ability to access online teaching resources. She highlighted that many schools possess devices but cannot effectively utilize them due to this issue. Anne believes that improving internet connectivity in schools would encourage greater use of technology in education.

    “The main challenge is internet connectivity because most of the resources are online, and if you don’t have internet connectivity in your school and whatever you have to use is online it becomes very difficult to access. That is why you will find that most of the schools, probably have the gadgets, but they’re not using them. If there will be internet connectivity in our schools. It will really encourage teachers to use technology in education,” said Anne.

    Anne also called for regular training of teachers, emphasizing that one teacher’s learning and passing on skills to others is insufficient for achieving better outcomes.

    “In most cases, you find that one teacher is taught, and is expected to teach other teachers and students. This cannot achieve better outcomes,” she said.

    She shared that some teachers are taking it upon themselves to download educational materials from home or areas with internet access to use in their classrooms in order to adapt to the internet connectivity challenge that they are facing in their schools.

    “Teachers have to go out of their way to download the videos at home or where you find that there is internet you download whatever it is that you want to use in class,” she further said.

    Furthermore, Anne emphasized the importance of involving teachers in the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for classrooms. She suggested that including teachers in the process would make it easier for them to adapt to and utilize these technologies effectively.

    “I would say let them involve teachers from the word go when they are setting up all those things because most of the time the teacher is usually on the receiving end. They just come and tell you this is what you’re supposed to do, as opposed to you being part of the process of making anything that can be used in the classroom so that it is very easy for you to adjust,” said Anne.

    Cotter-Otieno, Founder and CEO of EdTech East Africa and organizer of the Summit, stressed the need for inclusive and equitable interventions in education technology. She questioned how to ensure that interventions are accessible, affordable, and responsive to the needs of all learners.

  • Habitat for Humanity Kenya To Build 200 houses in Kenya By 2024

    Habitat for Humanity Kenya To Build 200 houses in Kenya By 2024

    Habitat for Humanity Kenya (HFH Kenya) is targeting to build 200 houses in the next 12 months as part of its ongoing commitment to address the pressing housing needs in the country.

    The development follows the organization’s announcement of the construction of its 73rd home in Homa Bay County’s Kagan South Sub-location as part of the global observance to mark World Habitat Day 2023.

    Commenting on the new development, HFH Kenya Chairperson, Frank Ireri said that the organization’s objective is to continue making a substantial difference by not only constructing more homes but also amplifying efforts to address the pressing housing needs within communities. “Today, on World Habitat Day, we stand committed to our mission of providing safe and decent housing for all. This endeavor reflects our unwavering dedication to creating lasting, positive impacts in the lives of families in need. Together, with the support of our partners and the community, we will continue to work towards a world where everyone has a place to call home,” Ireri stated.

    The latest development brings to a total of 362,000 homes constructed globally by the organization since its inception, underscoring Habitat for Humanity’s dedication to addressing housing challenges and aligning with the theme of this year’s World Habitat Day celebrations: “Resilient Urban Economies – Cities as Drivers of Growth and Recovery.”

    On his part, HFH Kenya National Director, Anthony Okoth, affirmed the organization’s commitment to the cause stating: “We believe that strong, resilient urban economies begin with safe and stable homes. Habitat for Humanity Kenya is committed to empowering individuals and communities to break the cycle of poverty through housing, access to finance, and disaster resilience. World Habitat Day is a pivotal moment to reflect on the critical role of cities and homes in promoting economic growth and recovery, and we are honored to be a part of this global movement.”

    Since its establishment in 1982, HFH Kenya has remained unwavering in its mission to provide low-income families with access to safe and affordable housing solutions. Over the past four decades, HFH Kenya has positively impacted the lives of more than 360,000 families across 12 counties in Kenya through innovative housing micro-finance programs and direct construction initiatives

    HFH Kenya’s commitment to resilient urban economies goes beyond bricks and mortar. The organization focuses on different approaches to enhance the economic well-being of communities and individual households.

    HFH Kenya warmly invites all stakeholders, partners, and supporters to join in commemorating World Habitat Day 2023 and to stand together in the mission to create resilient urban economies that benefit all residents.

  • Lands Ministry enrolls Ardhi pay, goes cashless Nationwide

    Lands Ministry enrolls Ardhi pay, goes cashless Nationwide

    The State Department for Lands and Physical Planning has commenced a nationwide initiative to roll out the Cashless Revenue Collection policy, a significant step towards eradicating cash transactions within Land offices, ultimately reducing embezzlement.

    Speaking Monday morning during the flagging off of the program, Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Zachariah Njeru said the Ardhipay system is not only going to make work efficient but also easier and faster.

    “We are doing this because we want to improve service delivery to our Citizens. The State Department for Lands and Physical Planning has really worked to see that Kenyans are served fast and efficiently,” said CS Njeru.

    In his remarks, Principal Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning Generali Nixon Korir said the program will ensure that no cash is involved in land transactions.

    “We want to go cashless in all our registries Nationwide in 14 days starting today. For the last three weeks, we have rolled out cashless at Ardhi House and it is working well,” said PS Korir.

    PS Korir added that the State Department has developed an Ardhipay system that is linked to the E-citizen which shall help in the implementation of the policy.

    He noted that the policy mandates the use of digital payment methods (MPESA or banks) for all services, fostering accountability, precision, and timely reporting in revenue collection. Implementation in the 18 offices has demonstrated remarkable improvements in revenue collection.

    The 18 stations where the Cashless policy is already in effect include Wundanyi, Kiambu, Muranga, Ruiru, Thika, Ngong, Kajiado, Eldoret, Mombasa, Kisumu, Trans Nzoia, Machakos, Gatundu, Naivasha, Survey of Kenya, Ardhi House, Yatta, and Kisamis.

    To expedite this nationwide transition, PS Korir noted that the State Department will embark on an extensive 14-day exercise to implement the policy in the remaining 76 Land offices. This initiative includes the provision of computers and essential ICT equipment, ensuring that all Land offices are well-prepared to implement the policy and embrace the future digitization of land services.

    Dedicated field office staff will receive specialized training in cashless revenue collection, ensuring a smooth transition.

    Public awareness campaigns will also be conducted, educating citizens on the straightforward steps to make payments. Additionally, a demonstration of how the public can conveniently utilize the Ardhisasa platform for seamless Land Rent payments will be done as well.

  • New platform to enable businesses serve customers on multiple digital channels launched in Kenya

    New platform to enable businesses serve customers on multiple digital channels launched in Kenya

    By Maurice Momanyi.

    Leading enterprise technology company, Beem, has today launched a unified communication platform that enables local businesses to sell and serve clients across multiple social media platforms and enhance lasting relationships with their customers.
    Beem’s flagship product, Moja, aims to revolutionize the way businesses interact with their customers by enabling them to effectively communicate, engage, and serve their clients on WhatsApp, Facebook, Google Business, Instagram and SMS simultaneously.
    Moja empowers enterprises with the capability to attend to their customer’s needs, regardless of time or place, fostering a new level of trust and loyalty.
    The new platform comes in the wake of today’s highly competitive business landscape where companies are constantly seeking innovative solutions to sell, support, and engage with their customers on digital channels.
    “The platform will ensure businesses are able to serve thousands of customers at a go and always deliver a great customer experience, allowing them to focus on growth.” Taha Jiwaji, CEO of Beem, said at the launch at a Nairobi hotel.
    With a focus on multi-channel engagement and self-service automation, Moja promises to provide a scalable and reliable platform for businesses to enhance their customer experience.
    Beem’s goal, he said, was to usher in a new era of innovation where businesses harness the potential of cutting-edge technology to enrich customer experiences, foster lasting relationships, and drive sustainable growth.
    Beem’s entry into the Kenyan market with Moja reflects the growing demand for advanced customer engagement and support solutions. With Kenya’s technology sector experiencing remarkable growth, businesses are recognizing the need to invest in robust platforms that can deliver excellent customer experiences.
    “Our launch in Kenya marks a significant step towards realizing our vision of a technology-powered Africa. We believe that technology should be an enabler, not a barrier. Thus, our platform is designed to empower businesses across Africa to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and digital world.” The CEO (pictured) added.
    Jiwaji told the media that currently, Beem has a presence spanning over 25 countries across Africa and is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between businesses and their customers, adding that it is committed to providing top-notch customer support and ongoing product enhancements, and supporting enterprises through their local team in Kenya.

  • Gathoni Paints a Bright Picture from Grass to Grace

    Githunguri member of parliament Gathoni wa Muchomba delivered an earthshaking, motivational, and inspiring speech during the inaugural launch of Queen Banking by Family Bank.

    Gathoni started off by painting a humorous picture of how she worked at Family Bank for just three days simply because she couldn’t be confined to a quiet space whilst her background is that of a continuity announcer.

    Gathoni who is pursuing her Ph.D. at the University of Nairobi is not just a politician but a brilliant gifted scholar with tenets of law-making skills. She in her first term proposed two bills one of which is the Geriatric Bill 2019 which is now at the last stage to provide dignity to elderly persons of Kenya.

    “I owned two properties as a student at the University of Nairobi courtesy of the empowerment of Family Bank. This bank has made me who I am today. I happen to come from very far away. I came from a family where I couldn’t afford my school fees. I learned through well-wishers. Sometimes God can put you through those waves to make you who you are. So whenever you see some of us fighting the way we do, kindly understand where we come from. Fiends are like stars. They shine to you during your darkest moments. I thank Family Bank for what I am today. Family Bank has been one of my brightest stars and I’m still at home. Family Bank is my Home.” Motivating, Gathoni narrated.

    Gathoni is an independent thinker, principled, and stands her ground observing tenets of integrity, transparency, steadfastness, and unrivaled character.

    She left tongues wagging when she stood her ground in defense of the poor mwananchi christened “Wanjiku” from oppressive taxes and levies.

    Gathoni, donned with impenetrable armour didn’t mince her words when she rose on the floor of the House opposing the oppression

  • Eighth annual Africa Risk-Reward Index highlights the continent’s outlook amid growing geopolitical fragmentation

    Eighth annual Africa Risk-Reward Index highlights the continent’s outlook amid growing geopolitical fragmentation

    Specialist risk consultancy, Control Risks (www.controlrisks.com), and its economics consulting partner, Oxford Economics Africa (https://www.oxfordeconomics.com/), announced the launch of the eighth edition of their Africa Risk-Reward Index today, themed ‘Opportunity through adversity’.

    The Africa Risk-Reward Index is an authoritative guide for policymakers, business leaders, and investors.

    The report details developments in the investment landscape in major African markets and delivers a grounded, longer-term outlook of key trends shaping investment in these economies.
    The eighth edition of the Africa Risk-Reward Index is released at a time of geopolitical fragmentation and recent external shocks that will have a sustained impact on the African continent.

    African nations are contending with the lingering repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, disruptions in global supply chains due to the conflict in Ukraine, and a tightening of global financing conditions. According to Oxford Economics Africa, these factors have pushed GDP growth down from 5.4% in 2021 to 3.5% last year.

    Some of this weakness has persisted into this year, but Oxford Economics Africa anticipates a steady, albeit uneven, pick-up in economic activity in the next 12-18 months.

    The report examines three key themes outlined below, summarising Control Risks’ and Oxford Economics Africa’s views on Africa’s trajectory in the year ahead.

    The profits and pitfalls in polarisation
    The report’s first theme is the impact of global geopolitical fragmentation on Africa.

    The conflict in Ukraine has upended the geopolitical landscape: Western countries are seeking alliances on their stance against Russia, while Russia is also looking to gain support for its efforts in Ukraine.

    Beyond the geopolitical heavyweights, other emerging geopolitical “middle powers” are taking an interest in Africa and its rich resource potential.

    As jostling for influence continues, the shockwaves from the conflict have rippled out in the form of macroeconomic uncertainty and higher inflation, deep anxiety over the interconnectedness of global trade and economic systems, and a desire among global geopolitical powers to distinguish friends from foes.

    Conscious of their growing geopolitical stock, Africa’s largest economies are seeking to balance their desire for neutrality and their need for external financial support, while at the same time seeking to amplify Africa’s voice in global debates. But their attempts at non-alignment are coming under ever greater pressure. Companies will be required to navigate the resulting regulatory complexity arising from global polarisation, including competing regulatory regimes, sanctions and export controls, and growing scrutiny on companies’ supply chains.

    African-led security interventions A collateral effect of the polarisation mentioned above is the upswing in African-led security interventions, which make the report’s second key theme.

    Global attention is split as the conflict in Ukraine continues, the US-China competition heats up, and countries in the Global North are increasingly focused on their domestic political concerns. The perceived inability of external forces to aid in bringing lasting security is leading African governments and institutions to gradually take on a greater role in responding to security crises on the continent.

    “These changes in tackling insecurity will present challenges for policymakers and businesses in Africa in the coming years. Businesses will be forced to navigate a more complex operating environment where military force, regional competition, and political and business interests are intertwined”, said Patricia Rodrigues, Associate Director at Control Risks.

    It will require careful monitoring of rapidly evolving security dynamics, and heightened efforts to maintain neutrality and avoid the potential reputational fallout.

    Operators working in conflict zones will also potentially have to navigate interactions with foreign or private military forces.

    Financing for the future We anticipate that increased geopolitical competition will in the longer term translate into new opportunities for African countries, as geopolitical powers seek to extend their influence through financing and investment.

    However, in the short term, African economies will continue to contend with challenging economic environments, and this will deter the more risk averse investors.

    Rising inflation and supply-chain constraints have exposed the continent’s imbalances and economic fragilities.

    “The Russia-Ukraine conflict and a tightening in global monetary conditions have unnerved international investors. This has raised concern that economic development on the continent might pause or even regress. One area where this has not been the case is financial services, and more specifically, the expansion of access to financial services through innovation,” said Jacques Nel, Head of Africa Macro at Oxford Economics Africa.

    While foreign investors have somewhat retreated to the perceived safe havens of advanced economies, home-grown African champions are emerging to fill this funding gap and are steadily consolidating their dominance in Africa’s financial services industry.

    The continent still has a long way to go to reach financial inclusion to the extent seen in more advanced economies. However, financial institutions from regional economic powerhouses South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco, and Kenya are stepping in to help bridge access and inclusion divides.

    While the sector is likely to remain attractive for investors, there are still significant risks, including exposure to governance issues, fraud, cyber threats, vulnerability to terrorism financing, and growing international scrutiny of illicit financial flows.

    The Africa Risk-Reward Index is defined by the combination of risk and reward scores that integrate economic and political risk analysis by Control Risks and Oxford Economics Africa.
    Risk scores from each country originate from the Economic and Political Risk Evaluator (EPRE), while the reward scores incorporate medium-term economic growth forecasts, economic size, economic structure, and demographics.

  • Business Professionals Complete Mentorship Program

    Business Professionals Complete Mentorship Program

    Large number of business professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs have completed a transformative mentorship program aimed at honing their management and profit-making skills within the business industry.

    Courtesy of the George Wachiuri School of Mentorship, hundreds of young startup owners from across the nation seized the opportunity to engage in a comprehensive 6-month mentorship program, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to navigate the challenges of the business world.

    The latest cohort, referred to as Cohort 4, celebrated their graduation at GMC Place Kitengela. George Wachiuri, the visionary behind this mentorship initiative, emphasized that the program is meticulously designed to not only advance careers but also foster the growth of startups into prosperous enterprises.

    Wachiuri passionately urged individuals to register and participate in this invaluable mentorship opportunity, emphasizing that it holds the potential to boost businesses, fuel economic growth, generate jobs, and contribute more tax revenue to our nation.

    The mentor also issued a challenge to fellow CEOs to consider establishing mentorship programs to guide employees and entrepreneurs alike. Notably, this mentorship program remains open and free for anyone in the business industry or pursuing any career path.

    “In today’s graduation, we witnessed the diverse success stories of our mentees. Among the graduates were three doctors, a professor, and even a class 6 dropout who now successfully manages a thriving company. Our mentorship is open to all, as long as you aspire to make a difference,” Wachiuri explained.

    The George Wachiuri School of Mentorship has already conducted four successful mentorship programs, with previous cohorts demonstrating remarkable success, according to Mr. Wachiuri.

    “As George Wachiuri, my aim is to share the strategies that have made Optiven Group the epitome of success. In Kenya, with approximately 1.7 million formal companies and 5.3 million informal ones, we aspire to elevate these informal businesses to formal status, enabling them to flourish and contribute to our nation’s growth and job creation,” the mentor elucidated.

    This mentorship program caters to young professionals seeking guidance on launching and managing startups. It imparts fundamental knowledge for turning business ideas into reality and facilitates networking opportunities with accomplished individuals within the mentorship community.

    “I want to encourage startups to embrace mentorship. It accelerates business growth and allows you to bypass the pitfalls and challenges I faced. A mentor is someone who has walked the path before you, learned from their experiences, and avoided their mistakes. Why replicate the same errors when you can seek guidance from mentors like George Wachiuri?” advised Wachiuri.

    Both career-oriented individuals and aspiring entrepreneurs are encouraged to join this year’s program, as registrations remain open. The mentorship program is available in both online and physical formats.

    Dr. Lucy Mackenzie expressed her pride in completing the mentorship, emphasizing the invaluable lessons she has learned and her determination to apply them in her career.

    “Mr. Wachiuri has been my mentor for the past 6 months, and I can attest to the immense knowledge I’ve gained, which I’m already applying in my daily work. Mentorship allows you to learn from someone else’s experience, and we can witness the positive impact of Optiven’s approach. We are profoundly grateful for this opportunity,” shared Francis Wambua, Director and Chief Solutions Officer at Enterprise IT Solutions.

  • Push to Fight GBV in Totality in Nairobi

    In Kenya, just as in most African countries, GBV disproportionately affects more women than men. Indeed, government statistics from the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) indicate that over 40 percent of women have experienced physical or sexual intimate partner violence in their lifetime.

    Speaking particularly about Nairobi, the County’s Woman Representative Esther Passaris underscored some of the efforts already put in place to fight this demeaning vice.

    Hon Esther Passaris says:

    “As Nairobi Woman Rep, when I became the member of parliament, it came to my realisation that we talk about the gender desk, and the police we have to commend them for coming up with police units where you can go and file your report in privacy, but there was not enough facilities in our stations so one of the first things that we did as Nairobi is to get a project going for seventeen police stations to have SGBV units and we are actually ready to commission nine of them. We also decided to put up safe spaces, the safe house. Now the safe house had a lot of challenges we kept on saving our money we knew it was something we have put in the capital city as a model for the entire country as well as the continent as a whole because sexual gender based violence is not just unique to one county, or one. country, we are looking globally with the vision our President has not just for Kenya but for the continent as a whole.

    So I’m happy to report that we have partnered with Nairobi County, under the leadership of Ann Kananu when she was Governor we were able to secure a parcel of land and in that land we are putting up the first Nairobi’s first Government owned GBV safe space and we shall hopefully launch that in the next six months or so.”

  • Ipsos in Kenya launches a media landscape to help organizations keep pace with the changing consumer needs and habits

    Ipsos in Kenya has launched a media landscape that will help organizations keep pace with the changing consumer needs and habits.

    The Kenya Media Establishment Survey 2022, published in June examines the lifestyles, demographics, and psychographics of Kenyans in relation to how they perceive and consume media. The study was conducted between April and May this year with a national sample of 10,000 across all counties.

    The last media establishment survey in Kenya was conducted in 2015 at the advent of broadcasting in Kenya moving from analogue to digital transmission.

    It therefore offers fresh audience insights and credible data that would allow media owners, advertisers, the government, corporates, non-government organizations and other agencies benchmark for their business, public education, and promotion strategies.

    Speaking at the launch in Nairobi, Ipsos in Kenya Managing Director Chris Githaiga noted that Kenya has witnessed accelerated growth and diversity in media touch points since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are interesting findings from the data e.g. the growth in digital, which is not surprising, the content that is resonating with audiences, saving habits by Kenyan etc.

    TV set ownership has increased from 32% to 53% while digital TV adaptation has pushed Pay STB ownership from 10% to 28%.

    “We found out that the internet use has more than tripled – from 13% to 46% mainly driven by social media. We also discovered that social applications such as Facebook, Twitter, and Google are debasing more quickly as newer applications like Betting, TikTok, Telegram and Opera become more attractive to the youth. The print media on the other hand has been slowly transitioning to the digital space,” said Githaiga.

    The study also indicates that ownership of ordinary/ basic phone remains at 50% and listening has not increased significantly (from 76% to 79%). Also unchanged is the growing influence of social media and the fluid nature of social media engagement. Growth in readership has remained stagnant at 8% per week.

    On the economy, the study shows financial services are deepening with the mobile phones dominating. About 71% of Kenyans are using non-banking services with 38% saving through mobile money, mobile banking (30%), chama/ table banking (17%), SACCOS (6%), Micro-finance (4%). About 17% of Kenyans have access to financial loans out of which 7% access credit facilities through mobile phones, 4% from family and friends while 3% use chama/ table banking.

    Mr. Githaiga also pointed out that 12% of Kenyans are enrolled on the National Hospital Insurance Fund and 0.5 on other medical schemes.

    “Would insurance and pension managers, who normally use check-off system seek to leverage on the emerging mobile phone technology where money seems to be moving?” he posed.

    Advertising spends on the hand continued to grow since 2015 with 2021 data estimated at KES 7 billion a month as many organizations seek to maximize return on their marketing budgets.

    “Knowing your audience, understanding the issues they face, and being aware of what they think about society – and your media organization in particular – are important factors for fine-tuning what you offer in order to better inform the public debate,” said the Ipsos in Kenya boss.

    He added that the purpose of the Media Establishment Survey is to help the media and organizations to produce better content that is more focused on audience need and generate new ideas for producing audience-related programmes and material. “It also offers sales and marketing teams the information they need to try to monetize the content we produce and highlight new business development opportunities which can help ensure you are more accessible to more people”, he said.

    Ipsos is a leader in providing measurement solutions across the media industry, developing, and delivering PAMCo, RAJAR, Route, IPA Touch Points, and the BARB establishment survey.

    Ipsos in Kenya Managing Director Chris Githaiga.

    “We have helped to deliver complete understanding of consumer behavior across all media platforms. Ipsos in Kenya always seeks to answer three critical questions: content, context and connections,” said Githaiga.

    He said audience measurement will continue to grow in importance to address the need for a robust and credible media data for organizations, adding the social marketing research firm will continue to use technology that is at the heart of consumers’ lives.

    “Passive audience measurement is the gold standard and markets like Kenya need to invest in relevant technology to ensure fair play and accessibility to granular and accurate data,” said Githaiga.

  • NEMA Leads a National Clean Up

    The National Environment Management Authority under the wise leadership of Managing Director Mamo Boru Mamo on Saturday led a global clean up in an auspicious occasion in Nanyuki.

    “Am glad that Kenya is taking the lead in matters of waste management and NEMA is working very closely with various partners to ensure a clean and safe environment for all. NEMA has just started implementing the Sustainable Waste Management Act 2022. This initiative calls for a Green revolution in Kenya while embracing responsible behavior and Extended Producer Responsibility.

    The rallying call here is; Take responsibility, Think Green, and Think Circularity. Your responsibility as a producer goes beyond the product life, you must mitigate pollution think Green by minimizing environmental impacts, and embrace circularity by ensuring that your product does not end up in the environment but remains in the value chain for a long time.

    At the event, Nema Kenya Chairman, Emilio Mugo was represented by Sophia Matura, Vice Chairperson at WorldCleanupDay2023 in Nanyuki, Laikipia County.