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 Countries like Kenya, which have a relatively youthful population, stand on the runway of economic take off if they find the correct formula to harness the energy, creativity and entrepreneurship that young people have to offer. The youth are an economic force that can both drive and create demand for goods and services especially due to the growing digital economy. However, even with this major advantage, these countries also face the attendant risk of ensuring that their youths do not fall prey to political Machinations that can turn them in to dynamite especially in the run-up to general elections. How then can Kenya position itself to benefit from it's youthful demographic while avoiding the political pitfall? Engaging young people enriches institutions and processes, and the current dynamic global situation emphasizes this. If we take just one critical aspect of empowering the youth such as skills development, we not only engage them in creating sustainable economic solutions...

 Everyone can help limit climate change . From the way we travel to the electricity we use and the food we eat, we can make a difference . (a)SAVE ENERGY AT HOME Much of our electricity and heat is powered by coal,oil and gas. Use less energy by lowering your heating and cooling, switching to LED light bulbs and energy efficient electric appliances, washing your laundry with cold water or hanging things to dry instead of using a dryer. (b) WALK, CYCLE OR TAKE PUBLIC TRANSPORT The world's roads are clogged with vehicles, most of them burning diesel or petrol. Walking or riding a bike instead of driving will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help your health and fitness. For longer distances, consider taking a train or bus. And carpool whenever possible.  (c) EAT MORE VEGETABLES Eating more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes,nuts and seeds, and less meat and dairy, can significantly lower your environmental impact. Producing plant based foods generally results in fewer ...

 The port of Mombasa is the key entry and exit point for cargo belonging to a vast hinterland that include Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, South Sudan, Somalia and Ethiopia. This is good for the people of Uganda who rely on the port for import-export trade. Large vessels operated by top shipping lines call on it on a regular basis to lead and unload cargo that is critical to Uganda's economic development. Today Mombasa's largest industrial sectors are transport and manufacturing. Increasingly however, Mombasa's economy has become reliant on its port and developing tourism industry. Traders have welcomed President William Ruto's pledge to revert key port logistics services to the Mombasa port. The move is seen as key to reviving the coast economy and restoring jobs lost from the port to be transported by Standard Gauge Railway in 2018 to Nairobi and Naivasha dry ports. On Tuesday, September 13, Kenya National chamber of commerce an...

 It's an inevitable and unspoken truth that most college students will end up being in a relationship during time at the University. According to a study by Break the Cycle, more than half (57 percent) of college students who report having been in an abusive dating relationship, said it occurred in college. Since it's a possibility that many people in college will experience some form of an unhealthy relationship, it's important to be aware of the signs. Also, according to the abuse and dating poll by Break the Cycle,43 percent of dating college women report experiencing some violent and abusive dating behaviors, including physical, sexual, tech, verbal or controlling abuse. Over one in five college women (22 percent) report actual physical abuse, sexual abuse or threats of physical violence. 58 percent of college students say they don't know how or what to do to help someone who is a victim of dating abuse. 38 percent of college students say they don't know how to ...

 At least 174 people have been killed and dozens more injured in a riot and a stampede at an Indonesian football stadium.  The tragedy on Saturday night in the eastern City of Malang was one of the world's deadliest sporting stadium disasters. Police in East Java province said thousands of fans of Arena Fc stormed the pitch at Kanjuruhan Stadium after their team lost 3-2 to Persebaya Surabaya. Officers tried to control the"riots" by firing tear gas, triggering a stampede as panicked fans rushed to an exit gate. Some suffocated in the chaos while others were trampled to death. At least 34 people, including two police officers, died at the stadium. East Java's Vice Governor Emil Dardak told Komoas Television in an interview on Sunday afternoon that the death toll has climbed to 174, while more than 100 injured people were receiving intensive treatment in eight hospitals. Eleven of them were in critical condition,he said. "At 9:30 am (0230GMT) the death toll was 158...