Include the boy child in UN plans

We shout deserving kudos to UNICEF, UNFPA and other stakeholders for staging such a massive and successful International Day of the Girl Child on October 11.

Every year, the world commemorates the Day of the Girl Child and speaks to pertinent issues in the lives of the Girl Child. The opportunity also offers the girls a platform to assert themselves in their journey to adulthood.

This week’s commemorations were excitedly different from the previous years in that the UN family and stakeholders went an extra mile by introducing job shadowing into the programme, which gave the girls a historic experience in the world of work. We take this opportunity to thank all those who gave the girls an experience of their lifetime at the work place.

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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