Cut-outs from last fortnight

Our esteemed subscriber, I hope you’ve had a fruitful fortnight, the maiden one in 2024.

Of course, it’s clear to decipher that most people are transitioning to new levels and experiences, and some are still settling, but we hope for the best in all and for all.

During the past fortnight, our team has handled stories touching on diverse areas of development and concern in Africa, especially to unearth some of the strategies change makers and the continent at large need to leverage for impact.

If you have Kenya on your bucket list of destinations you’d love to visit this year, for instance, you’d definitely be glad to visit Lake Bogoria and enjoy the soothing and therapeutic hot springs.

There, Lake Bogoria Spa and Resort is among the best places to have a meal and even spend the night.

The vast, well-manicured gardens create a refreshing difference between the inside and outside environment at the facility.

The resort, tagged the Jewel of Rift Valley, embraces clean energy, transforming sunlight into usable power in these crucial times when global warming is creating a shift in weather patterns.

The Spa Resort is the only resort in Kenya with a naturally heated pool, also known as the healing place, because of the therapeutic values associated with the spa and the hot spring geysers.

And having mentioned of visiting Kenya, it reminds me of the recent visit by M. Teresa Lawrence, JD, DHL , the President and Executive Director of The Trueness Project , a Wyoming-headquartered, USA-registered non-profit organization dedicated to community building, leadership, and talent development, philanthropy and community service, among other causes.

Her week-long tour aimed at cementing the organization’s grip on the country’s interests in the mission and vision of The Trueness Project and also meeting some of the beneficiaries of her previous engagements in talent growth and community service.

During the visit, Dr. Teresa, joined by The Kenya Team leadership and support members steering its agenda in Kenya, paid a courtesy call to Mr. Raymond Ouma, Secretary of Youth Affairs, State Department for Youth Affairs, Kenya.

The team discussed possible areas of collaboration in promoting education in Kenya, pursuing the available opportunities for young people, and thinking through the dynamics of pulling together the right minds and strategic stakeholders to push the conversation ahead.

She held several other meetings, networking sessions and courtesy calls during the tour. Through the organization, Dr. Teresa has sponsored and supported several children in Kenya, donated sanitary ware to girls in schools, and donated Gloriousness, her children’s book, to so many school-going children, among other philanthropic endeavors.

The Kenya Initiative, a masterplan by the non-profit for more sustainable impact in Kenya, is planning more for the East African country, including supporting the acquisition and installation of renewable power energy in Kenya’s rural areas. Find more here.

Speaking of renewable energy, project financing is among Kenya’s paths to sustainable energy development.

Financial mechanisms play a crucial role in determining which energy projects get off the ground and who ultimately benefits from them.

Effective project finance ensures that investments are directed toward initiatives that not only contribute to sustainable and reliable energy access but also consider the social, economic, and environmental implications on a broader scale.

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Renewable energy projects, especially solar and wind farms, play a transformative role in reducing a country’s reliance on conventional fossil fuels. By harnessing the power of sunlight and wind, these projects contribute significantly to a cleaner and more sustainable energy landscape.?

This transition is imperative for mitigating environmental degradation associated with fossil fuel extraction and combustion, addressing air and water pollution, and curbing greenhouse gas emissions.?

Now, a little far away from the environment and philanthropy, you might have heard it said that, “One of the philanthropies you can offer yourself is self-development, especially through reading books.”

Zambia: Struggles of My People is our latest book review within the fortnight.

Authored by Prof. Charles Mwewa, a prolific cross-genre author and commentator, puts into perspective the joy of sacrifice, devotion, and resilience in efforts to offer intelligent young Zambians the insight to write their own history without relying on foreign masters whose descriptions and understanding of Africa are laced with slavery and intimidation.

In 41 well-researched Chapters, Mwewa addresses all the socio-political and economic concerns of Zambia, highlighting the genesis of the country’s weaknesses and offering home-brewed solutions in his quest to underscore the value of patriotism, devotion, and integrity.

It’s a book you’ll enjoy reading, one you’ll learn from its research.

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Have yourself a wonderful time and may peace and prosperity be your friends.

Bye for now.

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