FROM CLICKS TO PROGRESS: Emmanuel Gona’s Digital Pathways To Environmental Progress

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On this International Youth Day 2024, themed "From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development," we take a moment to celebrate an exemplary youth leader whose impact extends far beyond digital platforms. Emmanuel Gona, a dynamic force in Kilifi County, epitomizes the power of digital engagement in fostering sustainable development and community empowerment. Emmanuel Gona, the convener of Kilifi Youth on The Move (KYOM), has emerged as a beacon of hope and change. His multifaceted role as a presenter on Vito Africa, communication coordinator at KCCGP, and a professional teacher has showcases his diverse talents and commitment to education. His influence is not confined to traditional methods; Emmanuel harnesses the digital realm, especially his presence on X, to amplify his message and inspire a generation. As an environmental and climate change youth champion, Emmanuel Gona’s initiatives resonate deeply with this year's theme.  He has spearheade...
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TOP 15 FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AFRICA

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 Did you know?

  1. Africa is the second largest continent in the world with 30.37 million square kilometres which is 5.7% of the earth. The length and breadth is almost the same with the length 7248km from Cape town, South Africa to Tripoli, Libya and breadth 7009km from Dakar Senegal to Mogadishu Somalia.
  2. Africa has the shortest coastline despite being the second largest continent in the world.
  3. Africa is the most centrally placed continent with the prime meridian and the equator passing through.
    The Prime Meridian and the equator pass through Africa Makini it almost centrally placed

  4. Africa and Europe are separated by about 14.48km on the strait of Gibraltar such that Ferris usually operate to ferry people from Africa to Europe and vice versa.
    The EuroFerry at the strait of Gibraltar 

  5. Africa is the home of the longest river (River Nile). It measures 6.853km and passes through 4 countries (Uganda, South Sudan, Sudan, and Egypt).
    River Nile, the world largest river 

  6. It is the home of the world largest hottest desert(Sahara desert). It covers 11 countries and is 9.4 million kilometres bigger than the size of USA
  7. World largest wildlife migration is in Africa in Serengeti where about 750,000 zebras matching ahead of 1.2 million wild beasts cross the landscape.
    The Serengeti animal migration. It is the largest mass animal migration in the world

  8. It is the second populated with more than 1,287,920,518 people which is 16.87% of the world population.
  9. According to fossils, Africa is where life started hence the name craddle of mankind. The scientist argued that life started here about 250million years ago according to the fossils they discovered in Africa 
  10. Africa has more than 3000 tribes with more than 2000 languages spoken with total different dialect. Arabic is the most spoken language.
    More than 2000 languages are spoken in Africa.

  11. Islam is the dominant religion in Africa followed by Christianity.
  12. The world oldest University is found in Africa. The university of Karueein(Athens of Africa) founded in 859AD by Fatima Al-Fihir in Fez, Morocco. It was first a Madrasa.
    Karueein University in Morocco. It is the world oldest University.

  13. Africa is the home of the richest man in history.(Mansa Musa/Musa 1) of Mali. He was the 10th emperor of the Mali empire. His worth was estimated at US$300- US$400 billion as per 2000s.
  14. The world largest, tallest and fastest animals are found in Africa. The African elephant is that largest animal in the world,
    The African elephant. The largest earth animal.

    the giraffe is the tallest with a male giraffe measuring 6m in height and the female giraffe measuring 4.6m in height. The fastest animal is cheater which is also found in Africa with a speed of 96.5km/h.
  15. Africa is the second poorest continent from Antarctica but despite this, the 10 most poorest countries are found in Africa with Burundi leading the list.
Hope now you know. 

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  1. JoyjiThursday, June 23, 2022 at 11:50:00 AM GMT+3

    We are the second largest Continent at the same time second poorest 🙆🙆🙆🙆It's just because we have the resources but we don't know how to utilize them😂😂😂😂 anyway,,now I know!!

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    1. BenjacksonThursday, June 23, 2022 at 6:34:00 PM GMT+3

      Neo-colonialism also has been our great challenge. Africans are much dependants of the western countries. Africa needs to be magulified.

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