Dr Ichwara explained that the 2026 ILFS is aimed at capturing employment dynamics, measure unemployment and underemployment, and provide a deeper understanding of the informal sector and child labour.

Discussions focused on the potential of drylands as a driver of Africa’s economic growth and food security. Participants explored climate-resilient agriculture, digital technologies, artificial intelligence, nutrition-sensitive food systems, indigenous crops, livestock health, soil restoration and integrated water management.

Kakamega County Environmental Officer Nathaniel Mutuku says that laws and legislations that regulate asbestos management in Kenya are comprehensive and would give the law enforcers a foundation to act upon.