2025 Intake Open University of Kenya
2025 Intake Open University of Kenya

Cynthia Jebet

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I am a creative writer and communicator enthusiastic about environmental, relationships and agricultural stories. I hold a degree in communication and journalism. Email: cynthiakorir97@gmail.com
Evidently, Africa, despite having a smaller GDP growth, has maintained a significant population growth of around 2.5% compared to India, which has a slower population growth.  Education should be market-relevant, and this can be achieved by designing a curriculum together with employers and preparing students on skills such as good marketing and soft skills to ensure they become effective professionals...
Workers harvesting avocados at Parachichi Center farm in Uasin Gishu County. Farmers are encouraged to use crates to avoid damage to the fruit. PHOTO/Courtesy.
For ages, farmers in Uasin Gishu County have been known for large-scale maize farming. Parachichi Centre decided to venture into avocado farming to diversify the farmers. As the lead avocado producer in Uasin Gishu, Parachichi Centre currently has 40,000 mature trees at the orchard covering approximately 200 acres of land. Agricultural diversification has been a topic of discussion in the recent years...