Empowering Kenyan Youth in the NDC Process

  Empowering Kenyan Youth in the NDC Process

In the heart of Kenya's pursuit of sustainable development lies a golden opportunity for its youth to actively engage in the National Determined Contributions (NDC) process. As the nation aligns its environmental aspirations with global benchmarks, the imperative for meaningful youth involvement becomes increasingly apparent.

The NDC process, a cornerstone of the Paris Agreement, delineates Kenya's commitment to mitigating climate change effects and fostering sustainable growth. To ensure the active participation of the country's vibrant youth population, several strategies can be employed.

Firstly, the dissemination of knowledge is paramount. Workshops, seminars, and educational programs tailored for young minds can unravel the intricacies of climate change and the significance of the NDC process. By imparting this understanding, a foundation is laid for informed engagement.

Youth-led initiatives offer a tangible pathway for involvement. Encouraging and supporting projects that align with NDC objectives, such as community tree planting or waste management campaigns, not only bolsters sustainable practices but instills a sense of ownership and responsibility.

In the digital age, technology becomes a crucial ally. The creation of mobile apps or online platforms dedicated to educating and connecting youth with NDC initiatives enhances accessibility and widens participation. Harnessing the power of social media and other digital tools ensures that the message resonates with a broader audience.

True empowerment is realized through representation. Actively involving youth in decision-making processes related to the NDC establishes a sense of responsibility. Youth councils or advisory groups become conduits for their voices, ensuring that their perspectives contribute to the overarching strategy.

Collaboration is key. Partnering with existing youth organizations and networks provides a robust framework for NDC initiatives. These collaborations leverage the organizational capacity and innovative ideas inherent in youth groups, fostering a collective approach to sustainable development.

The benefits of youth engagement in the NDC process are multifaceted. The innate creativity and enthusiasm of the youth bring forth innovative solutions, crucial for addressing the complexities of climate challenges. Beyond this, engaged youth become advocates for sustainable development in their communities, influencing behavioral change and fostering environmentally conscious practices.

In the grand tapestry of the NDC process, the active involvement of Kenyan youth not only contributes to immediate goals but also serves as an investment in the nation's future. It cultivates a generation of environmentally aware and responsible citizens, equipped with the skills and experiences to champion sustainable development. Through collective efforts, Kenya can truly achieve its NDC objectives and inspire a legacy of positive environmental stewardship.

                              DIGITAL FARMING A GAME CHANGER

 A soil physics professor one day while explaining a concept in soil  provoked our thinking in awhy which left me convinced farming is the backbone of humanity , he argued  that while we may need a lawyer ,  doctor   once , we need a farmer   thrice everyday of our lives  for supper , lunch and breakfast . Come to think of it  chips, pizza , hamburger  they all exist because of a farmer   .  Oh yeah even the sweetest wine in this world  ,comes from grapes in the farm! Whats more!  armed with farming we can not only feed ourselves  but throw poverty and unemployment  into dustbins of history.

 Contemporary youths  have been driven  into laziness by technology  ,   everything is done at a click of a  button the situation has been further complicated by entry of  artificial intelligence  and drones which can be controlled at the comfort of  a bed! Traditionally farming remains a labourintensive exercisewhich  has made youths relegate it to  the villagers  and the uneducated .  Traditional farming has been further  faced with challenges of climate change , ever ballooning population   which attracts low yields  and low profits. This in turn  has scared most youths to venture into  agri- business. 

However God is gracious! technology  too has the answer  Digital farming – in involves  farming with  use of  mobile  application to manage farms and modern methods of farming  ,for a smaller space at high yields for less energy  . This is a panacea to our laziness in farming. Hydroponics farming  which is the growing of crops in water  hold the promise to  to transform  the agriculture  sector  and boost of our food security if fully implemented .  While  ventures such as  mushroom farming  remains one of the most lucrative , easy to start   farming activity  with   high  return  on investment  in just two months after  establishment, remains rarely exploited by youths.

According  to  official  statistics from National  Farmers  Information  System   (NAFIS)  Kenya produces  500 Tons of  mushrooms  per  a year  yet the demand  is  1200 tons , buyers have to meet  the demand by importation .Clearly their lies a lucrative agri-business   opportunity waiting to be exploited . it is noteworthy , that mushroom can  grow in many parts of Kenya  provided minimum  requirements such as   reliable water , stable temperature  and shelter  with a small space   of an eighth of an acre  the  venture  can be comfortably  establish with profits  .

Digital farming is a game changer in terms of youth involvement  in farming . Farming using mobile applications   such cropylaser , fertilizer calculator and more  enables  a farmer  to know  yields requirement , diagnose   diseases   and their remedies at a click of a button and the manage the whole at the comfort of our houses ! Every farming activity now has tailor-made mobile  app with such success in farming is now assured!Farming is a swag   let’s get farming !

Between 2003 and 2013, natural hazards and disasters in developing countries affected 2 billion people. #UNFAO supports capacity building for transformational change in agriculture to ensure food security and build resilience against climate change impacts: http://bit.ly/2e2HqpB

A keyhole garden (so-called because of its shape) is a round raised garden, supported with stones. They are built in places where it is difficult to build normal gardens, near the entrance of dwellings to facilitate their watering with household waste water.http://bit.ly/2e4FuPZ

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Resource Scientist Speasks: KALENJIN NATURAL DOPING TREE ...

Resource Scientist Speasks:


 KALENJIN NATURAL   DOPING  TREE
              ...:  KALENJIN NATURAL   DOPING  TREE                      Have you ever wondered  why the Kalenjin, are world’s  best athletes? ...

 KALENJIN NATURAL   DOPING  TREE

                   



 Have you ever wondered  why the Kalenjin, are world’s  best athletes?   ,, any mention of a  Kenyan sends cold shivers other competitors. Now sit relax  and make yourself comfortable as  I shed more light on the magical tree that is behind Kalenjin ‘s    prowess in  athletics.

The tree is   scientifically  called Cassia/ sena didimobotrya in the     family of  Caesalpinioideae  – is an  indigenous shrub that grows  to aheight  of five metres . The branches are arching the  pinnate leaves  are about 45cm long  with 10-12 pairs of elongated ovate , pointed leaflets , The  bright  flowers are erect racenes and have  a large brown  sheath – leaves . This  handsome African tree   is common  in grasslands , shrubs , at the edges  of forest  and garden  It is widely used as a purgative and an anti-malaria medicine. A decoction of the leaves is used against stomach complaints. Leaves and roots contain a number of anthraquinones, choline, and the trisaccharide raffinose. It is   commonly used as a stupefacient poison for fishing. It is also  ornamental It is now popular as an ornamental plant owing to its bright yellow flowers and black-green bracts. It is used as ornamental plant in Africa.  It has been used as a shed tree in tea plantation

In  Kalenjin it is called  Senetwet , it a very  special tree with multiple uses   the tree is  used by the Kalenjins to treat milk to improve  it's test  . The branches are cut and tried burned  until it lights fairly well then it inserted in the container containing milk  , it changes the taste  immediately , the milk becomes so sweat ! wish you can taste it!, Itet as it is called the  treated milk is so so sweet  and   strong  that most Kalenjins prefer it treated that way . If  you take mursik treated with Itet as it is called , infact running  for forty kilometers or ten thousands may be walk in the park , because   you have taken a natural energizer   that will boost you to the   finishing   line . That is why you see Kalenjin athletes   the Vivians , the Kembois , the Yegos ,   the Keters the conselus of this world giving other contestants a run for their money .  That tree is what has got the  Anting Doping Agency casting   doubts on the  integrity of  the Kenyans athletes  our ,great atheletes don’t dope noooo! ,  why will  athletes  engage in doping which is much more  expensive , while there is a natural and easier way Itet , that can make magical wonders more so , it is not banned ! So our athletes    don’t do doping unless taking milk  treated with Itet is  doping . Even in Rio  the team could still perform  in a poor  environment , but the reason is ,because  of resilience gotten from this tree, many people were wondering how could our athletes perform exemplary yet  they were  poorly accommodated and taken cares of . So if you are a parent and wants to see your  child excelling in  athletics just look  for the African Sena  tree,  So next time you see a   Kipsomone   or  someone winning   it is the  Itet which is at work commonly called   African  senna or Senetwet in Kikale , I or just call me I show you!