What does land economics have to do with foreign affairs?

On Thursday, a few members of the CRESA council and members of department met with Mrs. Njambi Kinyungu, HE Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations in New York.

The day was full with meaningful engagement and knowledge with HE Ambassador, she challenged us to go beyond the built environment and create chances to work in areas other than construction, such as foreign affairs. We can gain access to internships and volunteer programs given by the UN, as well as schedule visits to the UN, with the assistance of the Ambassador and the department. As an organization within the ADD building, we are then able to provide a platform for the promotion of SDGs towards the year 2030 through initiatives such as cleaning up ADD and its surrounds, setting up adequate waste disposal methods, and creating a culture of environmental care.

The engagement provides a wealth of information on how the sector extends far beyond on-site employment. If we put ourselves in the appropriate positions, opportunities will find us. All we need to do is have an open mind. Mrs. Njambi is therefore an inspiration to all of us in the ADD building to be open to new chances and to work together to guarantee cooperation and partnerships to give back to ADD and the environment around us. This meeting was amazing and most of all insightful. Hoping to have more speakers like Mrs. Njambi in the future.