Timbuktoo Green Tech Hub
The Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy (MICDE) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is set to launch a Timbuktoo Green Tech Hub in December this Year.
The Green Tech Hub is part of a broader initiative that covers a wide range of practices and innovations aimed at reducing environmental impact of climate change and promoting sustainability, such as renewable energy, waste management, water conservation and green construction.
Speaking during a Ministerial stakeholder Breakfast meeting, the Principal Secretary for ICT and Digital Economy, Eng. John Tanui who was accompanied by his counterpart in the State a Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Ms.Susan Auma Mang’eni noted that establishing ten new centers across Africa symbolizes a resurgence of the African spirit.
Anthony Ngororano – UNDP Resident Representative, Kenya addressing a Ministerial stakeholder Breakfast meeting at Serena Hotel Nairobi.
Photos by Norah Bochere/KNA
Eng. Tanui further noted that the establishment of the Greentech Hub represents a significant step towards harnessing Africa’s potential in scientific innovation and technological advancement adding that the Ministry will work closely with that of MSMEs; Education and Investments Trade, and Industry to unlock the potential of the country’s startups.
Also in attendance were Anthony Ngororano – UNDP Resident Representative, Kenya; UNDP Deputy Resident Representative Madelena Monaja; Data Commissioner Ms. Immaculate Kassait among other senior government and private sector officials.