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As part of its commitment to driving green and inclusive growth across Africa, the African Development Bank is supporting a new generation of environmentally conscious leaders in Kenya through its partnership with the Green Careers Caravan (GCC), an initiative of Jacob’s Ladder Africa (JLA).

Through this collaboration, the Bank aims to raise awareness of green skills among university students and encourage them to explore emerging opportunities in sustainability-linked careers. These green jobs—spanning renewable energy, climate action, regenerative agriculture, and environmental management—are central to building resilience and strengthening Kenya’s transition to a low-carbon economy.

As JLA Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Stella Bogonko noted, by linking climate action with employability, the initiative “opens new pathways for young people to secure meaningful work while driving Kenya’s transition to a green economy.”

The Green Careers Caravan has been touring universities, hosting “Green Career Days”, conducting activities such as mentorship, training, case studies, and podcasts linked to green career opportunities. On 28 October, the Caravan arrived at the University of Embu, some 130 km northeast of Nairobi, where hundreds of students had an opportunity to interact with experts in the green economy sector.

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