Vihiga County governor Dr Wilber Otichillo has called on the Commission for University Education (CUE) and Kenyan universities to integrate climate change studies into their academic curriculum.
Speaking during a town hall meeting at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega County, Dr Otichillo emphasised the need to empower young people with knowledge and skills to address the growing threat of climate change.
The governor noted that universities have a critical role to play in shaping sustainable solutions through education and research.
“Our youth must understand environmental conservation, sustainability and the dynamics of carbon markets, if the country was to make meaningful progress in climate action,” he said
Dr Otichillo called for inclusion of topics such as tree planting, environmental conservation, and carbon trading within university programmes, saying this would help nurture a generation committed to protecting the planet.
The governor commended Kaimosi Friends University for its ongoing efforts in environmental conservation and pledged his government’s support towards strengthening such initiatives.
He further stressed the importance of collaboration between academic institutions and government agencies in advancing climate action while safeguarding the environment for future generations.
By Sylvester Muhadi
