Organizations take a keen look into Gender and Energy in Kajiado County

By Soila Munyaka

A sensitization workshop organized by ALIN through Energia-Kenya was held on 28^th May at the ACK Tenebo House in Kajiado, to share experiences on gender and energy situation in the County.

Energia is a global network that deals with energy and gender issues. It is hosted by the Eastern Africa regional office of Practical Action, under the Access to Modern Energy Services Programme. ALIN is the Focal point for Energia in Kajiado County.

A group photo of the participants

The aim of the forum was to strengthen awareness on the importance of gender mainstreaming in energy services delivery. It was also a platform for stakeholders to learn and share experiences on gender and energy issues in Kajiado County. A roadmap was to be developed for gender and energy issues to be included in the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP).

The County government was represented by Hon. Gladys S. Marima, former CECM ICT, Gender and Citizen Participation, currently in charge of Health Services Ministry. Also present was Mr. Titus Koote, Chief Officer for Ministry of Roads, Transport and Energy; and Hon. Timothy Sayiore, MCA, Imaroro Ward. Other organizations that participated were: Dupoto-E-Maa, NIA, ASDSP, Practical Action, SACDEP-Kenya, among others.

The use of clean energy was one of the key topics during the forum and there will be a follow-up to see that some of the issues discussed will be included in the CIDP.

Pupils showcase their talents during sports day

By Soila Munyaka

800M(boys)

It was a sporty Tuesday on 26^th of May, at Isinya primary school grounds as schools converged to battle in the sub-zonal athletics competition, to pick a team to represent the area in the zonals.

Javelin(girls)

The schools represented were Isinya and Musa primary schools and the Topride academy. Isinya primary school emerged the best after winning in most disciplines; including javelin, high jump and the short races, just to mention a few.

High Jump(boys)

It was also a time to make some cash as vendors flocked the venue with their products like candy and soda for sale; and were not disappointed.

Some business ladies at the venue

The pupils participating in the games are exceptionally gifted and if these talents are nurtured, this country will have great sports men and women, in the years to come.

Girls in action(high jump)