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Nairobi, Kenya August 31... The parliamentary dialogue at the sideline of Africa climate summit takes if on 31st to 1st September is set to give resolutions on climate in Africa It comes as Kenya prepares to host the anticipated Africa Climate Summit (ACS) 2023 which is set to bring together various heads of states, partners, institutions and government representatives  "We must ensure that our climate policies and actions are aligned with our climate policies with our development priorities and aspirations a articulated in 2063 agenda and sustainable development goals" Said Mithika Mwenda PACJA Executive director  In addition with a theme of leaving no one behind to ensure climate issues are addressed in the country and given necessary solutions  According to Senator Moses kajwang in absence of Senate Speaker Amason Kingi said that there is need to prepare the continent to a green economy adding that the much anticipated summit comes in timely as Africa faces var

Nairobi, Kenya August 31... The short rains October, November and December (OND) season constitutes an important rainfall season in Kenya particularly in the central and Eastern regions of the country  During the OND 2023 it is expected that the country will experience enhance rainfall that will be distributed in others in both time and space  In addition the forecast also indicates a high probability that some counties in the Northeastern region are likely to experience above average rainfall Throughout the season it is anticipated that most areas will relatively have a relatively fair to good distribution of rainfall in both time and space  Subsequently occasional storms are likely to occur over several parts of the country during the season throughout the season  The lake victoria basin, Highlands west of Riftvalley,  central and South Riftvalley is expected to have while Nothwestern counties are likely to experience occasional rainfall during the season

Nairobi, Kenya August 30... Heads of state and other government officials are set to attend the African climate summit which will address global warming effects disrupting lives globally  The summit will be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 4th September to 6th September  In addition Kenya expects about 30, 000 delegates during the summit as well as high level representatives of development partners , international institution as well as subject expert will grace the event  "Climate Change countinues to pose existential to the future security and stability of the country , fueled by scarcity of pasture , water and natural resources " noted the Cabinet  In June 2023 president Ruto urge for measures onto it saying that it will lead to decarbobization of the global economy , adaptation, resilience, protection and regeneration of nature The summit is an affirmation of Kenya's global leadership in climate change 

Nairobi, Kenya August 30... Samsung opens a new store in Broadwalk mall in westlands  According to managing director the move is to enhance more customer reach and bring its services to the door  Samsung brand being among the leading brand with a wide range of customers recently launch its flip series in the country In addition the store offers a variety of electronics to its customers  As the new branch get its way customer at set to get 5  percent discount on samsung products with giveaways as well as 5 percent off on all other products 

Nairobi, Kenya August 25... Ajira digital program under the ministry of information, communication and digital economy held a graduation for the first cohort of 16 young women in the AjiraForShe apprenticeship program Under the Ajira digital program whose aim is to advance opportunities for young women In Kenya in the digital economy through building their confidence in taking up digital job opportunities Strategic collaborations with AjiraForShe partners  that are women empowerment organisations including nice place foundation, madrassa Tulfalaha and hope world wide Kenya were involved in incubation of the digital interns  Assistant director state department of ICT and digital economy said that the government objective is to enable 1,450 hubs across the country "Through the support of MasterCard foundation , we hope to enable more young people to access free digital skills across the country as we close the digital and gender divide" said Priscilla maina "As

Nairobi, Kenya August 25... The organisation of persons with disability caucus (OPDs) with its work to champion for the rights of persons with disabilities in all spheres of life as envisioned in the legal frameworks  "Education forms a basis on which all learners including those living with disabilities can effectively participate in  the society mainstream development agenda to facilitate them to engaged in livelihood opportunities" reads a statement  According to representative they say that various barriers faced by learners with disabilities undermine their inclusion in education " we acknowledge and appreciate the effort and the work done by the group"said a representative  On June 2023 the presidential working party on Educational reform released a report  In addition the report addresses some aspects of inclusive education including the mention of legal an policy frameworks that have provisions for enhancing inclusive education  Subsequently mean

Nairobi, Kenya August 24... The popular shot-video service will work with Kenyan Govenment in reviewing content  This comes after a section of Kenyans called on the government to regulate the videos shown in the app claiming that there is much explicit content being displayed  President William Ruto held a virtual  meeting with the shot-video hosting service CEO Shou ZI chew, Ruto said that the move will ensure that content on the platform adheres to community guidelines  Shou Zi chew added that the platform will set up it offices in Kenya to carry on and oversee its operations in the country and Africa The new development means that content creators posting inappropriate content will have the content flugged down