Refreshingly punctual, we began the day with a friendly and enthusiastic welcome by registration overseen by Ms. Mumba.

Settling into the Hive Room, it took only a quick round of introductions for us to get the ball rolling. A brief overview of the important work carried out by ICIPE by Dr. Abdel-Rahman, was followed by a series of brief, informative and interactive presentations by the lovely quartet Mr. Mong'are, Ms. Wangu, Ms. Onditi and Mr. Kanji.

he exercise supports the government’s strategy   of planting 15 billion trees by 2032 to increase Kenya's forest cover from less than 10% to 30%.   Speaking during the occasion, Prof. Margret Hutchinson, Acting  Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, stated, "Today we stand at a crucial juncture in our fight against climate change. The government has set an ambitious target of planting 15 billion trees by 2032, and I am proud to share that the University of Nairobi has  taken significant strides by planting over 150,000 trees in Upper Kabete and various other locations.

The Sports Week competitions this year brought intense matches that attracted energetic fan

participation through loud cheering. The first-year male football team brought awe to spectators by

winning against the final-year team in the championship match which demonstrated their deep passion

alongside excellent teamwork.

THEME: Mapping Minds, Shaping the World

This year’s theme emphasizes the transformative power of GIS technology, the

role it plays in addressing global challenges, and its ability to bring together

individuals, organizations, and communities. By leveraging spatial data, we can

Linus, a driven and passionate Engineering student, teamed up with geographer Eileen Mburu to develop a groundbreaking Geographic Information System (GIS) focused on tackling food security challenges in Northern Kenya. Their project, titled "Disaster-driven food insecurity risk mapping in Kenya (SDG 2: Zero Hunger)," is poised to transform how food security assessments are conducted in the country.

The university of Nairobi encourages students and staffs to impact the society wherever they are out in the field.During the recently concluded Geospatial camp in Kibwezi ,our fourth year students interacted with the Kisayani boys ,They motivated them and talked to them concerning the need of selecting STEM related courses ones they are ready to join university.

In addition ,our students had a friendly foot ball match with them where they lost 1 goal to them .

The key speaker was Doctor Nashon Adero ,a lecturer at Taita Taveta University, Kenya,he is a geospatial and systems modelling expert. Nashon teaches Mining Surveying, Engineering Surveying, GIS, among other support courses on research, science communication, and infrastructure management.

Our world is facing many urgent challenges, such as climate change, water insecurity, and food insecurity. Maintaining and improving quality of life around the world requires bringing together innovators across disciplines and countries to find creative solutions.

•LiDAR – Light Detection and Ranging

Chess

On 13th and 14th, the chess matches were played casually as participants sharpened their skills for the pivotal day on 15th. Each chess player’s move represents a strategic decision and players must anticipate consequences several steps ahead. This cognitive exercise transcends geographical and cultural boundaries, making chess a universal language of strategy.