Invest in youth innovation, Green Africa chairperson Kalua urge government
Green Africa chairperson and conservationist Dr. Kalua Green has challenged the government to empower young innovators in the country and create a platform for growth and financial autonomy.
Kalua noted that there are numerous opportunities for innovation in Africa, and specifically in Kenya, where the youth are always coming up with innovations that are changing operations in the country.
He noted that the government ought to invest more in innovation hubs to give the youth, who are more inclined to autonomy than employment, as a fresh idea to grow the country and give it an opportunity to compete worldwide.
Citing the example of Safaricom’s MPESA which has now revolutionized the world since its inception in 2007, Kalua said the idea started small but its recognition and adoption by Safaricom, gave it wings to fly and has now been adopted by the world and is being transformed into different ideas across the globe.
He made the remarks at the Warriors for Good Awards 2025 where young people and organizations that have spearheaded change in the country were being honoured for their exemplary contribution towards innovation.
Green Africa was honoured for their investment in environmental conservation.
There is also a challenge for the Government to rethink its idea of planting 15 billion trees by 2032 by also providing incentives for those that plant and nurture the trees as a source for carbon credit.
