October 25,
2012
By EUGENE OMILO
Two French
technologists yesterday engaged students from local universities in a scientific
discourse on sustainable energy practices throughout Africa.
The
duo,
Claire Guibert and Jeremy Debreu from Association Africa Express stopped
in
Mombasa as part of their 20, 000 kilometers journey in 10 months by
train to observe 20 different projects on sustainable energy across
Africa.
They plan to
complete the journey which started six months ago in Morocco through the West
Coast, down to South Africa then to Eastern Africa via the East Coast and
finally to France.
During the
lecture at the Alliance Francaise Mombasa on Wednesday evening, the two expounded
on the energy situation in Africa and updated participants on the practices
being promoted in various African countries to promote the use of sustainable energy.
They also shared
their experience boarding various trains while traversing the cultural and
biodiversity rich continent in their journey.
The
participants were drawn mainly from Mombasa Polytechnic, Kenyatta University
and Alliance Francaise students.
Ms. Guibert
and Mr. Debreu are expected to board the ‘Lunatic Express’ to head to their next
stop in Nairobi Thursday.
Their
mission is to create awareness about sustainable energy options in Africa as
well as compile a White Book on the best practices and a video documentary
about their unique journey.
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| From Left: Claire Guibert, Ian Kafuna, a student, Mwakiwiwi Mwachia of AF and Jeremy Debreu in a light discussion after the lecture at the Alliance Francaise yesterday.PHOTO/Eugene Omilo |
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