The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has emphasised the importance for the Government and other stakeholders in education to create an enabling environment and entrepreneurial avenues in Ghana for young university graduates to stay and work. He said the current situation where energetic young Ghanaian graduates were compelled to move in droves to seek greener pastures abroad, posed a serious threat to the future of the country. Otumfuo Osei Tutu said human migration was not inherently negative but the current situation where professionals like nurses, doctors, and teachers left for promising opportunities abroad was a challenge. 'It is equally critical to know that if this phenomenon remains unchecked, it poses a huge threat to our future generations. The departure of our potential leaders who should be actively contributing to the growth and development of our country raises a challenge,' he said. Otumfuo Osei Tutu, also the Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), said this in an address to climax the 57th Congregation of the University, graced by Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. 'We must collectively work to transform our country into an entire strong and compelling nation for our youth to stay and work,' he said. 'To achieve this, it is important for the Government and stakeholders in education to embark on innovative strategies aimed at creating an effective environment and entrepreneurial avenues to facilitate job creation to help retain our young graduates.' Otumfuo Osei Tutu implored all stakeholders to aggressively continue the fight against illegal mining activities in the country. 'Whenever I speak, I am compelled to denounce this disruptive practice of 'galamsey,' though the Government has achieved some level of success, but it is still a problem that has created severe damage to our lands and water bodies.' 'Not too long ago, I am sure you all heard what I did to people from my kingdom who were involved in illegal mining activities.' 'I would like t he Government to reciprocate this action to restore the country's natural resources.' Vice President Dr Bawumia said the digitisation agenda, which the Government was aggressively pursuing, was the way to go to transform the nation.? He said from December this year, newborn babies would receive their Ghana cards at birth. The Vice President said the Government would continue to improve teaching and learning, especially in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. He commended the KNUST for its leadership role in science and technology education, adding the Government would work to ensure the early completion of the University Teaching Hospital to enhance practical education and training in health. Professor Mrs Rita Akosua Dickson, Vice Chancellor of KNUST, said a total of 17,437 students graduated this year. Out of that number, 13,170 were undergraduates and 4,267 were post-graduate students. She said the University would continue to play its role effectively to train the needed h uman resources in engineering, health, science, technology and other areas to speed up the nation's development. Source: Ghana News Agency A candidate in the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) in Laikipia County defied all odds to achieve stellar performance despite encountering a myriad of challenges. Braton Murimi who was the best candidate at the Nanyuki primary school scored 402 marks amid challenges at her rural home in Mathagiro village, Umande ward in Laikipia East Sub-county which included long distance to school, financial constraints, lack of food, and caring for his sickly brother. When the media caught up with the 14-year-old boy at their home after attending a ceremony organized for boys by the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) in Nanyuki town on Friday aimed at ensuring they transitioned from childhood to adulthood, Braton attributed his success to sheer hard work and unwavering determination. 'I managed to score 402 marks in the national exam, and it was not an easy task but God's grace considering the challenges I have faced including taking care of my sick brother. Sometimes I could vigil the whole ni ght trying to find ways on how to help him,' said Murimi. Braton, the second born in the family, said that his mother took care of their eldest son who was 28 years old and bedridden a full-time job hence robbing them of a chance to make ends meet. 'I walked for over 20 kilometers to school and every time I always thought about my brother, especially during my education journey. Sometimes I could even miss lessons due to stress for not being sure how to help my sick brother,' he revealed. The candidate, whose hope is to join Starehe Boys Center and later become a surgeon, appealed to well-wishers to ensure he doesn't miss out on joining secondary school due to the sorry state of his family. He revealed that most of the days, they depended on support from the community for food aid since they had no sustainable income. He further said that he was optimistic that he would change their family status after completing his studies. Braton's mother Judy Muthoni couldn't hide her joy for her son shining in the 2023 KCPE saying her prayer was that he secures a scholarship and studies without challenges unlike before. 'Bradon has got 402 marks and that is something to thank God for. That has always been my prayer aimed at ensuring he gets sponsors for his education since I don't have the ability. My disabled son is entirely dependent on me,' her sobbing mother said, adding that medication for her son who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy was expensive. Martha Nyambura, a neighbor and family friend said that they were grateful for producing the top candidate in the village. She noted that the candidate was a disciplined pupil to which they attributed his success. Source: Kenya News Agency
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