Listen Renewable energy Kenya is on course to fully decarbonise its electricity sector, with 92.3 per cent of electricity distributed by Kenya Power now generated by renewables, also referred to as “green energy” sources. The demand for electricity in Kenya continues is growing at an average rate of 4.5 per cent annually driven by economic […]
Listen Kenya has made significant achievements in promoting environmental sustainability, and greening of the economy, by among others banning single-use polythene bags nationally and single-use plastics in protected conservation areas; developing a sustainable waste management policy and legislation; developing regulations on extended producer responsibility, plastic and chemical Management and e-waste The push for environmental and […]
Listen Anthems and flags are symbols that hem in allegiance among communities that subscribe to a common cause or a set of shared goals. While an anthem is a musical composition that extols the values, heritage and the driving spirit of a society, a flag is an insignia meant to express commitment to mutual interests […]
Listen The strategies for growing Kenya’s tourism industry are summed up in the Kenya Tourism Agenda 2018-2022 document. The Kenya Tourism Agenda 2018 – 2022 establishes the foundation for the National Tourism Blueprint 2030. Its implementation during the 2018–2022 period ignites all the Blueprint components and actors and sets Kenya’s tourism on the path to […]
Listen Agro Processing Background The Big 4 Agenda prioritized investment in projects geared towards boosting the agricultural value chain as key to achieving Food Nutrition and Security. It is based on studies that jobs created within the agriculture sector are low-paying and cannot create enough employment unless the Government pursues targeted interventions. Policies developed by […]
Listen Under the Constitution of Kenya, all natural resources (including those below the surface) belong to the National Government. In this context, the Government owns the resources in trust for the people of Kenya, However, the same Constitution gives a significant number of responsibilities to the Government about its duty to the citizenry. As such, […]
Listen Digital Literacy Programme The Government of Kenya is exploring different plans including private sector partnerships to scale up the rollout of ambitious Digital Literacy Programme (DLP) in schools. The programme which is aimed at equipping learners with modern day skills in technology at an early stage has so far seen 22,891 public primary schools […]