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Today, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the FIFA (https:\/\/www.FIFA.com<\/a>) President Gianni Infantino met with Football Association of Malawi President Fleetwood Haiya.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Football Association of Malawi President Fleetwood Haiya (EN):<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n "We also discussed issues about infrastructure improvement and development, which is very key in my country, as we don’t have a proper infrastructure. So, this is everything we were talking about. We need to have infrastructure so that that can give a platform to the players."<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Football Association of Malawi President Fleetwood Haiya (EN):<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n "We’re talking about infrastructure development and improvement: most of the stadiums in Malawi are owned by the government, so the government is the biggest player in our football in Malawi. This is why I invited the President to come to my country so that we can also sit down with the team. Finally, we also talked about capacity-building and the technical support. You know, all the schools, what we need is just capacity-building and the technical support, and maybe the technical equipment. I’m sure that, with these few goals that I have given to the President, we are going to move our football to another level in Malawi."<\/p>\n","pinned_expiry":"0","press_type":"","source_name":"FIFA","source_slug":"fifa","source_logo":"1f5e72296291597","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":"fifa","city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/fifa.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/malawi-president-meets-fifa-president?lang=en","videos":[{"id":"107213","created":"2023-12-21 12:57:57","updated":null,"created_by":"16743","ordering_count":"58380","media_press_id":"286082","media_file_id":null,"media_type":"v","media_video_id":null,"media_video":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8AKdCdpStAY?si=M00qxywIm-ZZFFz8","media_video_type":"e","no_views":null,"no_shares":null,"no_download":null,"media_audio_id":null,"media_audio":null,"media_audio_type":null,"media_id":"107213","file_id":null,"folder_id":null,"type":null,"name":null,"filename":null,"path":null,"extension":null,"mimetype":null,"description":null,"alt_attribute":null,"download_count":null,"media_description":"Football Association of Malawi President meets FIFA President","media_lang":"en","media_description_default":"Football Association of Malawi President meets FIFA President","folder_name":null,"folder_slug":null}],"videos_count":1,"images_count":0,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":1,"expired":true},{"id":"281502","publish_date":"2023-11-10 16:55:15","press_id":"281502","press_headline":"Africa Investment Forum: Rugby Africa President Calls for Investment in the Excellence of Africa","press_sub_heading":"The video below is copyright free and can be used at will, without asking for authorization","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"22","press_slug":"africa-investment-forum-rugby-africa-president-calls-for-investment-in-the-excellence-of--africa","press_body":" Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com<\/a>), the continental governing body for rugby in Africa, participated in a one-to-one fireside chat at the 2023 Africa Investment Forum (AIF) on Thursday, November 10 in Marrakech, Morocco. Championed by the African Development Bank and seven other founding partners (Africa50, Africa Finance Corporation, Afreximbank, Development Bank of Southern Africa, European Investment Bank, Islamic Development Bank and Trade and Development Bank), the Africa Investment Forum is Africa’s investment marketplace to accelerate transactions to close Africa’s investment gaps.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Founded in 2018, the Africa Investment Forum has mobilized nearly $143 billion in investment interest.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n In the discussion, Rugby Africa President encouraged the investment of sport across Africa, emphasizing the importance of investment opportunities emerging from the continent itself.<\/p>\n\n Read the full press release: https:\/\/apo-opa.co\/3FV6pXA<\/a><\/p>\n\n Read more information about the Africa Investment Forum: www<\/a>.AfricaInvestmentForum.com<\/a><\/p>\n","pinned_expiry":"3","press_type":"","source_name":"Rugby Africa","source_slug":"rugby-africa","source_logo":"bc887f444edf370","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":"rugbyafrica","city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/rugbyafrica.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/africa-investment-forum-rugby-africa-president-calls-for-investment-in-the-excellence-of--africa?lang=en","videos":[{"id":"105160","created":"2023-11-10 16:54:20","updated":null,"created_by":"16739","ordering_count":"57209","media_press_id":"281502","media_file_id":null,"media_type":"v","media_video_id":null,"media_video":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oI_ro68ueHQ?si=54F58F0hw5Ub9UEk","media_video_type":"e","no_views":null,"no_shares":null,"no_download":null,"media_audio_id":null,"media_audio":null,"media_audio_type":null,"media_id":"105160","file_id":null,"folder_id":null,"type":null,"name":null,"filename":null,"path":null,"extension":null,"mimetype":null,"description":null,"alt_attribute":null,"download_count":null,"media_description":"Africa Investment Forum: Rugby Africa President Calls for Investment in the Excellence of Africa","media_lang":"en","media_description_default":"Africa Investment Forum: Rugby Africa President Calls for Investment in the Excellence of Africa","folder_name":null,"folder_slug":null}],"videos_count":1,"images_count":0,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":1,"expired":true}],"posts":[{"id":"303082","publish_date":"2024-05-10 19:37:00","press_id":"303082","press_headline":"China boosts nutrition and promotes learning for thousands of school children in Burundi","press_sub_heading":"The funding will enable WFP to purchase 985 MT of maize and 245 MT of yellow split peas and benefit 42,000 school children for one year in Bubanza, Bujumbura, and Cibitoke Provinces of the country","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"14","press_slug":"china-boosts-nutrition-and-promotes-learning-for-thousands-of-school-children-in-burundi","press_body":" The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a contribution of US$1.5 million from the Government of the People’s Republic of China through the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) to provide nutritious meals for thousands of school children in Burundi.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n The funding will enable WFP to purchase 985 MT of maize and 245 MT of yellow split peas and benefit 42,000 school children for one year in Bubanza, Bujumbura, and Cibitoke Provinces of the country.<\/p>\n\n Speaking during a launch event at Buganda elementary school in Cibitoke Province, H. E. Zhao Jiangping, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Burundi said; “China is pleased to support school meals that improve children's nutrition, enabling them to focus on their studies and achieve better results at school. Indeed, this project is the first successful practice of tripartite cooperation between China and the UN agency in Burundi under the “Fund for Global Development and South-South Cooperation”<\/em>. China is committed to promoting the development of human capital, with the aim of helping Burundi to realize its "2040 & 2060" development vision, and to go further, to jointly build a Sino-Burundian community with a shared future.<\/p>\n\n School meals programmes can be a powerful incentive for impoverished families to enroll their children in school. A study carried out by Harvard University in Burundi shows school meals represent a saving of 14 per cent of a household food expenditure and enable students to concentrate on their studies, leading to sustainable increases in school enrolment and lower dropout rates. It also shows that schools with canteens have a 5.1 per cent higher success rate in exams and a 3.6 per cent lower dropout rate compared with the national average.<\/p>\n\n The government of Burundi has identified school canteens as the largest social safety net for vulnerable children and has increased the national financial contribution to the school meals programme by more than 100 per cent for the year 2023-2024.<\/p>\n\n “In Burundi, 700,000 children, i.e. one out of four school children currently benefit from a school meal. Our commitment goes even further, as we aim to achieve universal access by 2032", says Pr François Havyarimana, Minister of Education and Scientific Research in Burundi.<\/p>\n\n “This critical support from the Government of the People’s Republic of China will enable WFP to work alongside the Government of Burundi to improve the health, nutrition and education of thousands of school children, investing in their futures and building a brighter tomorrow, says Arduino Mangoni, WFP’s Acting Country Director in Burundi.” <\/p>\n\n School meals are an investment in Burundi’s future. Research studies evaluate that the multi-sectoral impacts of the national school meals programme bring US$ 5.2 in return for each US$1 invested. <\/p>","source_name":"World Food Programme (WFP)","source_slug":"world-food-programme-wfp","source_logo":"5e1d8087d7c4250","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":null,"city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/china-boosts-nutrition-and-promotes-learning-for-thousands-of-school-children-in-burundi?lang=en","videos_count":0,"images_count":0,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":0},{"id":"303078","publish_date":"2024-05-10 19:31:24","press_id":"303078","press_headline":"Ramping up cervical cancer screening in Zimbabwe","press_sub_heading":"Cervical cancer remains a significant public health concern in Zimbabwe, ranking fourth globally and regionally, with alarming incidence and mortality rates","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"14","press_slug":"ramping-up-cervical-cancer-screening-in-zimbabwe","press_body":" Meet Mary Mungwere. She is a Village Health Worker (VHW) in Ringari Village, Makonde District and attached to Umboe Clinic. <\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n When she received training for cervical cancer screening using HPV DNA testing in November 2023, Mary wasted no time in mobilizing her community through door-to-door interactions. Fast forward to today, Mary's efforts have resulted in 75 women being screened in her community alone, contributing to over 30,000 tests conducted in Mashonaland West Province.<\/p>\n\n "We were trained in November, and only two VHWs received that training from this area," said Anna. "After that, we started mobilizing communities, and I service beyond five villages and now, some of those not yet tested come to my house looking for screening services."<\/p>\n\n One such beneficiary, 42-year-old Maroro Nyumbwe, shares her story.<\/p>\n\n "I did the test, and after two weeks, I was called to the clinic to collect my results. They were positive, and further tests were done to confirm my diagnosis. Although it was tough news, I am grateful for the early detection."<\/p>\n\n Umboe Clinic, nestled within the hard-to-reach part of Makonde, Mashonaland West Province, is one of 22 primary level facilities providing cervical cancer screening closer to and within communities. The clinic is one of the facilities chosen for a pilot programme which commenced in 2023 and aimed to enhance screen services in rural areas.<\/p>\n\n “Working with VHWs we have trained them to collect samples to bring to the facility using integrated transport system, so we have decentralized services to village level,” said Dr Celestino Dhege Provincial Medical Director for Mashonaland West.<\/p>\n\n He added, “While the need to strengthen vaccination is imminent, we have to strengthen screening for women who are no longer eligible for HPV vaccination.”<\/p>\n\n Recently, the clinic hosted a team led by the Minister of Health Dr Douglas Mombeshora and a high-level delegation from the World Health Organization (WHO) Headquarters, including the Director for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Dr. Bente Mikkelsen. Their visit, which was part of a three-country mission aimed to assess the country's progress in cervical cancer elimination and explore avenues for collaboration.<\/p>\n\n Cervical cancer remains a significant public health concern in Zimbabwe, ranking fourth globally and regionally, with alarming incidence and mortality rates. Annually, approximately 3,043 women in Zimbabwe are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and tragically, 1,976 lives are lost to the disease. While Zimbabwe has established screening programmes, access remains uneven. As of 2019, only 20% of the population had access to screening services, with urban areas exhibiting alarmingly low rates of 3% and rural areas slightly higher rates at 10%.<\/p>\n\n "While we have made significant progress in eliminating our efforts, access to these essential services remains uneven across Zimbabwe," said Dr. Mombeshora. "Women in rural areas, and even more in urban centers, continue to face challenges in obtaining screenings and other preventive measures."<\/p>\n\n Despite this, Zimbabwe has made commendable strides in its response to cervical cancer. In 2018, the country introduced an HPV vaccination program with an impressive coverage rate of 89.7% in its inaugural year. To improve screening services, Zimbabwe now has over 200 sites conducting Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIAC) and 60 sites performing HPV tests, facilitating early detection and prompt intervention. The recent programme where VHWs are engaged to provide screening will also enhance capacity and expand access to these services. Additionally, efforts to raise awareness and improve access to screening and treatment services are ongoing.<\/p>\n\n The visit by the WHO HQ NCDs team marks a pivotal moment in Zimbabwe's fight against cervical cancer. Collaboration with international partners and advocating for access to pledged funds present opportunities to scale up interventions and expand access to life-saving services. A comprehensive, costed plan will provide a roadmap for targeted interventions, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and sustained momentum in the fight against this devastating disease.<\/p>\n\n "Eliminating cervical cancer in Zimbabwe requires a multi-pronged approach," noted Dr. Mikkelsen, "with a focus on scaling up screening, vaccination programs, and public awareness campaigns. To achieve this, we need to build a strong case and secure the commitment of all stakeholders for a clear path forward."<\/p>\n\n In 2018, WHO adopted a global strategy to eliminate cervical cancer. This ambitious plan aims to achieve several key goals by 2030: vaccinating 90% of girls by age 15, ensuring 70% of women receive high-performance screening tests at 35 and 45 years old, and treating 90% of women diagnosed with precancer or cervical disease. Additionally, 90% of women with invasive cancer will receive management by 2030. WHO is actively supporting Zimbabwe with technical expertise to help the country reach these critical targets.<\/p>","source_name":"World Health Organzation (WHO) - Zimbabwe","source_slug":"world-health-organzation-who-zimbabwe","source_logo":"0cea76459a027fb","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":null,"city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/ramping-up-cervical-cancer-screening-in-zimbabwe?lang=en","videos_count":0,"images_count":0,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":0},{"id":"303074","publish_date":"2024-05-10 19:27:47","press_id":"303074","press_headline":"Seychelles: Ambassador Racombo presents his credentials to the President of the Republic of Hungary","press_sub_heading":"The two parties also shared views on Hungary\u2019s newly introduced strategy to strengthen cooperation with African countries","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"14","press_slug":"seychelles-ambassador-racombo-presents-his-credentials-to-the-president-of-the-republic-of-hungary","press_body":" On the 8th of May 2024, Mr. Kenneth Racombo, Seychelles resident Ambassador in Brussels, presented his Credentials to His Excellency Mr. Tamás Sulyok, President of the Republic of Hungary.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n During the ceremony, the Hungarian President and the Seychelles Ambassador had the opportunity to discuss various issues regarding the bilateral cooperation between the two countries, focussing on capacity-building opportunities offered by the Government of Hungary, specifically in the fields of Medical Science, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and Agriculture. The two parties also shared views on Hungary’s newly introduced strategy to strengthen cooperation with African countries.<\/p>","source_name":"Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles","source_slug":"ministry-of-foreign-affairs-and-tourism-foreign-affairs-department-republic-of-seychelles","source_logo":"7ef6ac7a7b0a5cb","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":null,"city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/seychelles-ambassador-racombo-presents-his-credentials-to-the-president-of-the-republic-of-hungary?lang=en","videos_count":0,"images_count":0,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":0},{"id":"303070","publish_date":"2024-05-10 19:24:36","press_id":"303070","press_headline":"Seychelles: Appointment of the Board of the Seychelles Revenue Commission","press_sub_heading":"The Board Members have been appointed for a 3-year period effective from the 16th April, 2024","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"14","press_slug":"seychelles-appointment-of-the-board-of-the-seychelles-revenue-commission","press_body":" The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the new Board of the Seychelles Revenue Commission.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Mr Chrystold Chetty has been re-appointed as the Chairperson.<\/p>\n\n The other Board Members are:<\/p>\n\n Mrs Varsha Singh - Commissioner General (ex-officio Member)<\/em><\/p>\n\n Ms Astride Tamatave - Member (ex-officio as PS Finance)<\/em><\/p>\n\n Mr Francis Lebon - Member (ex-officio as PS Trade)<\/em><\/p>\n\n Mr Charles Morin - Member<\/p>\n\n Ms Cillia Mangroo - Member<\/p>\n\n Ms Ginny Elizabeth - Member<\/p>\n\n Mr Serge Durup - Member<\/p>\n\n The Board Members have been appointed for a 3-year period effective from the 16th April, 2024.<\/p>\n\n The President has also thanked the outgoing Members for their period of tenure.<\/p>","source_name":"State House Seychelles","source_slug":"state-house-seychelles","source_logo":"5de0872b5a333cf","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":null,"city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/seychelles-appointment-of-the-board-of-the-seychelles-revenue-commission?lang=en","videos_count":0,"images_count":0,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":0},{"id":"303066","publish_date":"2024-05-10 19:19:04","press_id":"303066","press_headline":"Seychelles: Appointment of the Board of the L\u2019Union Estate, La Digue","press_sub_heading":"Mr Nigel Rosette has been re-appointed as the Chairperson and Ms Nadine Maillet has also been re-appointed as Vice-Chairperson","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"14","press_slug":"seychelles-appointment-of-the-board-of-the-lunion-estate-la-digue","press_body":" The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the new Board of the L’Union Estate, La Digue.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Mr Nigel Rosette has been re-appointed as the Chairperson and Ms Nadine Maillet has also been re-appointed as Vice-Chairperson.<\/p>\n\n The other Board Members are:<\/p>\n\n Mr Patrick Course Member <\/p>\n\n Ms Lisa Lautoy Member<\/p>\n\n Mr Ralph Prea Member<\/p>\n\n Mr Nigel Michel Member <\/p>\n\n Mr Ronny Germain Member<\/p>\n\n Mrs Paula Confait Karydis Member<\/p>\n\n The Board Members have been appointed for a 3-year period effective from the 1st April, 2024.<\/p>\n\n The President has also thanked the outgoing Members for their period of tenure. <\/p>","source_name":"State House Seychelles","source_slug":"state-house-seychelles","source_logo":"5de0872b5a333cf","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":null,"city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/seychelles-appointment-of-the-board-of-the-lunion-estate-la-digue?lang=en","videos_count":0,"images_count":0,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":0},{"id":"303062","publish_date":"2024-05-10 19:14:36","press_id":"303062","press_headline":"The Commissioner for Economic affairs and Agriculture visited the Mansakonko region in The Gambia to provide Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) support for local mangrove restoration initiatives in west Africa","press_sub_heading":"Participants also visited assisted natural regeneration in the community forest area and energy-saving devices through improved cookstoves in Batelling village","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"14","press_slug":"the-commissioner-for-economic-affairs-and-agriculture-visited-the-mansakonko-region-in-the-gambia-to-provide-economic-community-of-west-african-states-ecowas-support-for-local-mangrove-restoration-initiatives-in-west-africa","press_body":" As part of her participation in the annual meeting of the steering committee of the regional project “Global Forest Transformation for Populations and Climate: A Focus on West Africa,” held on May 7, 2024, in Banjul, The Gambia, and funded by Swedish Cooperation and implemented with the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Madame Massandjé TOURE-LITSE, Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture of ECOWAS, took part in a field visit to the Mansakonko region on May 9, 2024.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n During this tour, the project steering committee members visited community initiatives, which are results of the national pilot project “Basic Adaptation Interventions to the Effects of Climate Change (GRACE)” implemented by the NGO Freedom From Hunger Campaign in the Lower River region, supported by the project.<\/p>\n\n Starting with courtesy greetings to the Governor of Lower River Region, this field visit allowed observing the results of community mangrove restoration in the villages of Sandeng and Jataba, as well as honey production as a means of improving the livelihoods of the populations. Participants also visited assisted natural regeneration in the community forest area and energy-saving devices through improved cookstoves in Batelling village.<\/p>","source_name":"Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)","source_slug":"economic-community-of-west-african-states-ecowas","source_logo":"c3cd4154ac2aa18","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":null,"city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/the-commissioner-for-economic-affairs-and-agriculture-visited-the-mansakonko-region-in-the-gambia-to-provide-economic-community-of-west-african-states-ecowas-support-for-local-mangrove-restoration-initiatives-in-west-africa?lang=en","videos_count":0,"images_count":0,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":0},{"id":"303058","publish_date":"2024-05-10 19:10:33","press_id":"303058","press_headline":"Kenya: Government\u2019s Plan to Create 1 Million Jobs","press_sub_heading":"The objective, the President announced, is for these measures to help the government unlock opportunities in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services sector","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"14","press_slug":"kenya-governments-plan-to-create-1-million-jobs","press_body":" The government is implementing new laws and policies that will facilitate growth in IT-enabled services in the country, President William Ruto has said.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n The objective, the President announced, is for these measures to help the government unlock opportunities in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services sector.<\/p>\n\n Consequently, the government is enhancing the country’s competitiveness and aligning it with global standards to accelerate the growth of the BPO market and other IT-enabled services.<\/p>\n\n The goal, he noted, is to scale up government investments in the relevant infrastructure, including the national broadband and digital hubs, to create jobs for at least one million digital workers in the next five years.<\/p>\n\n “We are determined to claim our fair share of the BPO pie for the benefit of our young men and women who are eager to contribute to growing our economy,” he said.<\/p>\n\n He noted that Kenya’s strength is in a large, skilled youthful workforce, government policies which give priority to the digital economy as a strategic pillar of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, an education system that stresses digital skills, a strategic geographical location aligning with global time zones and proficiency in English, a language widely used in major economies.<\/p>\n\n President Ruto made the remarks during the launch of Call Centre International (CCI) Global Contact Centre at Tatu City in Ruiru, Kiambu County, which has already created more than 5,000 jobs.<\/p>\n\n Present were Cabinet Secretaries Rebecca Miano and Eliud Owalo, Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi and United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman, among others.<\/p>\n\n The President said the government is strengthening existing laws to create a conducive environment for the ICT-BPO industry to thrive.<\/p>\n\n “Our goal is to develop sector-specific legislation that aligns with international standards in the short, medium and long term,” he said.<\/p>\n\n Government efforts in strengthening the sector, President Ruto explained, include enforcing BPO standards that meet international best practices, updating fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to keep pace with technological advancements and investing in green energy.<\/p>\n\n He said the government is also working with the private sector in enhanced skills training for Kenyan youth to ensure that they are prepared for the jobs of tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n “These efforts demonstrate our commitment to fostering a thriving, sustainable and globally competitive BPO sector in Kenya,” he said.<\/p>\n\n The President appealed to investors to collaborate with the government in its digital hubs 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led a nationwide tree-planting campaign in Kiambicho Forest in Maragùa, Mùrang’a County.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n The President said the day was set aside by the Cabinet in honour of those who lost their lives as a result of the floods that have ravaged various parts of the country.<\/p>\n\n Planting and growing trees, he pointed out, is also the solution that will mitigate the effects of climate change, which include devastating droughts and destructive floods.<\/p>\n\n The government, he explained, set a target for Kenyans to plant 200 million trees across the country.<\/p>\n\n Speaking at Karua grounds in Maragua after planting trees, the President announced that the exercise will continue for the next six months beginning on Monday, adding that Cabinet Secretaries would be at the forefront.<\/p>\n\n Every ministry, he said, will have a day in which staff of various departments and agencies will plant trees in the specific areas they have been assigned.<\/p>\n\n “Planting of trees will continue each day beginning next Monday with each ministry participating and so that we have a collective effort in conserving and restoring the environment,” President Ruto said.<\/p>\n\n On Monday, he announced, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi will lead the tree-planting exercise. This will be followed by all the other ministries until the government achieves the target of 15 billion trees by 2032.<\/p>\n\n The Head of State regretted that the country has been hit by droughts in the recent past and now floods have wreaked havoc across the country.<\/p>\n\n He said the government was keen in increasing the country’s forest cover from 12 per cent to 30 per cent.<\/p>\n\n “Climate change is a reality we live with every day. This is why we stopped all other business today to plant trees,” the President said. “We must look for a solution to climate change, and the solution is planting and growing trees.”<\/p>\n\n He emphasised the need for every Kenyan to plant at least 50 trees, especially fruit species.<\/p>\n\n Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya said her ministry will buy seedlings from the residents.<\/p>\n\n Governor Irungu Kang’ata said his administration will buy mango seedlings from local farmers in an effort to increase horticultural production in the area.<\/p>\n\n Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro commended the initiatives the government is implementing to revive the economy, saying they were yielding fruits.<\/p>\n\n At the Kiambicho Forest Station, President Ruto, First Lady Rachel Ruto, leaders and residents planted 20,000 trees in a 16-hectare piece of land.<\/p>\n\n Other leaders present were MPs Chege Njuguna (Kandara), Betty Njeri (Murang’a Women Rep), Mary Wamaua (Maragua), Veronica Maina (nominated), Joseph Munyoro (Kigumo) and Senator Joe Nyutu (Murang’a), among others.<\/p>","source_name":"President of the Republic of Kenya","source_slug":"president-of-the-republic-of-kenya","source_logo":"026d0e8ad4c3dbd","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":null,"city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/kenya-environmental-conservation-is-the-answer-to-climate-change-challenge?lang=en","videos_count":0,"images_count":0,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":0},{"id":"303050","publish_date":"2024-05-10 18:40:42","press_id":"303050","press_headline":"Kenya: The Government is Dedicated to Supporting Civil Society","press_sub_heading":"President Ruto pointed out that the Act has consolidated all legislations governing civil society organisations into one predictable legal regime","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"14","press_slug":"kenya-the-government-is-dedicated-to-supporting-civil-society","press_body":" A law enacted more than a decade ago to govern civil society organisations has now been operationalised, President William Ruto has announced.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n The execution of the legal instrument to make the Public Benefits Organisations Act operational, the President said, demonstrates the government’s commitment to forging a strong partnership with civil society.<\/p>\n\n He explained that this is aimed at advancing the country’s pursuit of sustainable and inclusive development.<\/p>\n\n “Civil society has a role to play in the development of our country. We may not necessarily always agree, but that is the beauty of having diverse opinions,” he added.<\/p>\n\n President Ruto pointed out that the Act has consolidated all legislations governing civil society organisations into one predictable legal regime.<\/p>\n\n “We have made it possible for Public Benefit Organisations from outside Kenya not to be taken through unnecessary vigorous processes before they begin their operations in Kenya,” he said.<\/p>\n\n The President was speaking at the closing session of the United Nations Civil Society Conference at the United Nations Office in Nairobi.<\/p>\n\n He said strengthening civil society is part of the government’s effort to build an all-of-society coalition that brings together government, the opposition, NGOs religious institutions and other groups.<\/p>\n\n He said this was the surest way of addressing exclusion and marginalisation that promote poverty and inequality.<\/p>\n\n President Ruto explained that the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda identifies development as an inclusive and collective endeavour.<\/p>\n\n “It is not a special and exclusive project of the Executive or the public sector defined by narrow objectives or interests,” he said.<\/p>\n\n Saying that civil society plays a critical role in shaping policies, driving change and keeping governments in check, the President called for the empowerment of the youth to enable them to make their contribution to the nation’s development.<\/p>\n\n “It is our responsibility to meaningfully involve them in shaping the future by consistently taking deliberate steps to dismantle barriers hindering their participation in political and public life,” he said.<\/p>\n\n United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said civil society has played a critical role in enhancing democracy and governance and acted as a bridge between people and their representatives.<\/p>\n\n He called on the civil society to play an even greater role in international politics and the governance of international institutions.<\/p>\n\n “This is the key to rebuilding trust, restoring legitimacy and ensuring international decisions are shaped by the concerns, values and the experiences of the people across the globe,” he said.<\/p>\n\n The conference that started on Wednesday ended today.<\/p>","source_name":"President of the Republic of Kenya","source_slug":"president-of-the-republic-of-kenya","source_logo":"026d0e8ad4c3dbd","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":null,"city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/kenya-the-government-is-dedicated-to-supporting-civil-society?lang=en","videos_count":0,"images_count":0,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":0},{"id":"303046","publish_date":"2024-05-10 18:31:28","press_id":"303046","press_headline":"United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and Kaduna State Government Conducts Comprehensive Training on New Pensioner Verification App for Kaduna State Residents Identity Management Agency (KADRIMA)and Pension Bureau Staff","press_sub_heading":"The training session, held at the KADRIMA head office, included 39 KADRIMA staff members (23 field officers and 19 HQ staff), and 4 key staff members from the Pension Bureau","press_logo":null,"press_lang":"en","press_email_template_id":"14","press_slug":"united-nations-economic-commission-for-africa-and-kaduna-state-government-conducts-comprehensive-training-on-new-pensioner-verification-app-for-kaduna-state-residents-identity-management-agency-kadrimaand-pension-bureau-staff","press_body":" The UNECA in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government, has successfully conducted a training session for 43 staff members from the Kaduna State Residents Identity Management Agency (KADRIMA) and the Kaduna State Pension Bureau. This training aims to equip the staff with the skills necessary to effectively use the newly developed Pensioner Verification App, designed to streamline the identification and verification process for pensioners.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n The training session, held at the KADRIMA head office, included 39 KADRIMA staff members (23 field officers and 19 HQ staff), and 4 key staff members from the Pension Bureau. This initiative is part of the state government’s broader strategy to digitalize and enhance the efficiency of government services, ensuring that pensioners receive timely and hassle-free verification.<\/p>\n\n Key Highlights of the Training:<\/p>\n\n Hands-On App Training: Participants received detailed instructions on using the app, including registration, biometric verification, and troubleshooting.<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t Field Application: Practical sessions were conducted to prepare field officers to assist pensioners in remote and rural areas who may require help with the verification process or do not have access to Android devices.<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t Data Management: The training covered the integration of the app with the state’s Master Data Management system, ensuring secure and efficient data handling.<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t Feedback and Improvement: Participants were encouraged to provide feedback to enhance the app’s functionality and user experience.<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Statements from Key Stakeholders:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Mr. Muhammed Jibrin Bamalli, Acting ES KADRIMA, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "This training is a crucial step towards our mission of improving service delivery through technology. The Pensioner Verification App will significantly reduce the burden on our pensioners and ensure a more efficient verification process."<\/p>\n\n Ms. Salamatu Isah, Head of the Pension Bureau, added, "The introduction of this app is a game-changer for our pension verification process. We are grateful for the support from the ECA and are confident that this will bring about positive changes for our pensioners."<\/p>\n\n Ms. Dobrina Poirier, Economic Affairs Officer from UNECA, stated, “The UNECA is proud to see this project come to fruition. The dedication and commitment of KADRIMA and the Pension Bureau has been instrumental in advancing and showcasing how digital IDs can transform public service delivery.”<\/p>","source_name":"United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)","source_slug":"united-nations-economic-commission-for-africa-eca","source_logo":"272b7e64d260a08","source_lang":"en","source_subdomain":null,"city_name":null,"country_name":null,"media_url":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/media\/united-nations-economic-commission-for-africa-and-kaduna-state-government-conducts-comprehensive-training-on-new-pensioner-verification-app-for-kaduna-state-residents-identity-management-agency-kadrimaand-pension-bureau-staff?lang=en","videos_count":0,"images_count":0,"documents_count":0,"audios_count":0,"links":[],"links_count":0,"media_count":0}],"offset":null}\n\t