Kenyatta University exhibits 'clean' innovations at festival

James Ogolla from Kenyatta University explains the specifications of his innovated bike that uses batteries charged by a solar panel to mark the institution’s Innovation Week whose theme is ‘Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation’. The bike, when fully charged, can travel up to 60 kilometres. (PHOTO: GEORGE NJUNGE/ STANDARD)

Entrepreneurs have been challenged to pursue ventures that can protect the environment and generate income.

Addressing participants while opening the first-ever Africa Innovation Festival at Kenyatta University, Environment and Natural Resources Cabinet Secretary Prof Judi Wakhungu urged the youth to look at business opportunities presented and help conserve and protect the environment while financially empowering themselves.