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UoN Vice-Chancellor Prof Jesang Hutchinson makes her address during official opening ceremony of the Kenya Population and Development Conference 2025.
Meanwhile,
the
University
of
Nairobi
Vice-
She added: ”Africa, undoubtedly, is home to
Chancellor Prof. Jesang Hutchinson attended the
the largest population of young, educated,
official opening ceremony of the Kenya Population
and Development Conference 2025 at the UoN
Main Campus.
yet
unemployed
individuals.
It
is
our
collective responsibility to understand the
In her address, Prof Hutchinson expressed her
landscape of population dynamics to plan
gratitude to the collaboration with National
effectively
Council for Population and Development for
development. In our beloved country, Kenya,
hosting the event.
we are already witnessing telling signs of a
While welcoming the guests, she noted that 'As we
embark on this journey of exploration and
discussion, we are joined by a diverse array of
for
services
and
national
restless youth population, and it is crucial
that we engage with these realities.
stakeholders—from government representatives
The current population dynamics compel us
and esteemed scholars to members of the private
to formulate effective and inclusive policies
sector, development partners, and civil society.
that
Each of you brings a wealth of knowledge and
experience that will enrich our conversations.
Together, we have the power to shape the policies
and strategies that will guide Kenya toward
sustainable development.”
embrace
the
changing
family
structures,
shifting
fertility
rates,
reproductive
health
challenges,
and
patterns of migration. We must ensure that
our
approach
to
these
issues
is
comprehensive and responsive to the needs
of our people.”
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