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Kenyan Trainees to Gain Skills in Israel’s Arava Desert
First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto and Deputy Head of Mission of Israel Drova Dorsman Yarkoni launched the 2023 Mashav Agricultural Training Programme on Tuesday. The program will send 210 Kenyans to Israel for an 11-month practical training at the Arava International Centre for Agricultural Training (AICAT).
Speaking at the launch, Mama Rachel said the program is a product of the strong relationship between Kenya and Israel. She noted that the two countries have a long history of cooperation in key areas such as security, medicine, and agriculture.
“The Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (Beta) prioritizes agriculture as a key sector for economic growth, food security, job creation, and industrialization,” Mama Rachel said. “This program will equip our young people with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the agricultural sector.”
Deputy Head of Mission Yarkoni said that Israel is committed to helping Kenya achieve its agricultural goals. He noted that AICAT is a world-renowned training center with a proven track record of success.
“The goal of this program is to give these young, educated, and skilled individuals a chance to become successful agri-preneurs by providing innovative solutions on food production and food security in Kenya,” Yarkoni said.
Principal Secretary State Department of Crop Development Kello Harsama said that the training center is located in a harsh environment, which will be a great inspiration for the trainees. He noted that the ASALs in Kenya face similar challenges, and that the trainees will be able to apply what they learn in Israel to help solve these challenges.
The 210 Kenyans who will participate in the program were selected through a competitive process. They come from all over Kenya and represent a diverse range of backgrounds. The program will cover a wide range of topics, including crop production, livestock management, irrigation, and water conservation.
The trainees will also have the opportunity to network with Israeli farmers and experts. They will also be able to visit Israeli agricultural projects and learn about the latest technologies.
Kenya and Germany Agree to Boost Skilled Labor, Agriculture
Kenya and Germany have agreed to collaborate on three key areas: skilled labor, agriculture, and political stability. The agreement was reached during a meeting on Thursday between National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwah and German Ambassador to Kenya Sebastian Groth.
In the area of skilled labor, the two countries will work together to enhance Kenya’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centers. Germany is currently in need of approximately 400,000 skilled laborers annually, and Kenya has emerged as a promising partner in fulfilling this demand.
To facilitate the collaboration, 60 TVET centers in Kenya will be chosen for comprehensive enhancements. These enhancements will align the curriculum of the TVET centers with the needs of various industries in Germany. The teaching of the German language will also be prioritized, as language proficiency is essential for seamless integration into the German workforce.
The collaboration in the area of skilled labor is expected to benefit both countries. Kenya will gain the opportunity to address unemployment by channeling its skilled workforce towards international opportunities. Germany will efficiently meet its labor demands.
In the area of agriculture, Kenya and Germany will work together to increase value addition in key areas like coffee, tea, and dairy. By focusing on processing and refining these products within the country, Kenya aims to increase its export potential and generate higher value from its agricultural resources.
The collaboration in the area of agriculture is expected to create additional job opportunities within the agricultural value chain while enhancing the country’s economic resilience.
Finally, Kenya and Germany also agreed to work together to foster stable political ties. The two countries have a long history of cooperation, and they are committed to working together to promote peace and stability in the region.
A Kenyan chef breaks the record for the longest home kitchen cooking marathon.
Maliha Mohammed, the incredibly talented culinarian started the marathon on Friday, August 11, and through an incredible display of talent and unwavering resolution, she surpassed the preceding record.
The former record-holder was Rickey Lumpkin II from Los Angeles.
On Monday, August 14, Mohammed, who is celebrated for her culinary prowess, had already surpassed Lumpkin’s record of 68 hours and 30 minutes.
Cape Verde Migrant Boat Tragedy: 38 Rescued, 60+ Feared Dead
A boat carrying migrants was found off the coast of Cape Verde in West Africa on Monday. Thirty-eight people were rescued, but more than 60 are feared dead. The boat was found drifting about 320 kilometers (200 miles) off the island of Sal. It is thought to have been at sea for over a month.
The survivors include four children aged between 12 and 16. Most of the people on board are thought to be from Senegal, but there were also some from Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau.
The boat left the Senegalese fishing village of Fass Boye on July 10 with 101 people on board. The Senegalese foreign ministry said it is liaising with authorities in Cape Verde to arrange the repatriation of Senegalese nationals.
Cape Verde officials have called for global action on migration to help prevent further loss of life. They say that the boat was overcrowded and poorly equipped, and that the migrants were at risk of drowning.
This is the latest in a series of tragedies involving migrants trying to cross the Atlantic Ocean. In recent months, there have been several shipwrecks off the coast of Spain and Morocco, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of people.
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