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Address: 121 King St, Dameitta, EgyptFeeding the world’s growing population is a serious challenge. Food insecurity is concentrated in developing nations, where drought and low soil fertility are primary constraints to food production. Many crops in developing countries are supported by weathered soils in which nutrient deficiencies and ion toxicities are common. Many systems have declining soil fertility due to
A vibrant solar energy market has developed in Kenya over the years to supplement the demand for electricity to homes and institutions which are remote from the national grid and for medium temperature water heaters for domestic and commercial usage. Kenya being at the equator is at an advantage compared to other countries, in the
In a sector that is rife with small and unreliable irrigation pumps, both petrol and solar, there is now a pump that is robust and reliable. Its manufacturers, Futurepump Ltd, have availed the pump with a five-year warranty. The SF2 pump which was launched on 25th October, 2017 is capable of delivering up to one litre of water
Waste management has evolved over time. Different companies, both public and private have claimed their space in the collection and recycling of waste products, a market that has been fragmented. According to Daniel Luis Paffenholz, founder of Taka Taka Solutions, Nairobi produces over 3,000 tonnes of waste per day, half of which is not collected.
Coal is one of the most common and dangerous fuels in the world today. Its production entails cutting down of trees, and its use produces carbon emissions into the atmosphere resulting in severe environmental, social and medical problems. Innovations have come up to limit the use of not only coal but also wood, which amounts
Renewable Energy is a fast growing sector in Kenya. Solar Energy is at the forefront due to the abundant sunshine received almost all year round. Despite high initial capital costs, low awareness of the potential opportunities and economic benefits offered by solar technologies, there is an increase in the number of enterprises that have been
The annual Nairobi International Trade Fair that took place from 2nd-8th October 2017 at Jamhuri Park attracted eight enterprises from the Kenya Climate Innovation Center hosted at the Industrial and Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC) stand. Agricultural Society of Kenya event that ran for 5 days hosted enterprises from various sectors with diverse innovations. They included new
Hydroponics is forecasted to be the only method used in 50-60 years, as organic farming is likely to be banned for health risks, and the rate of soil degradation is increasing. As population increases, Hydroponics will be the only way to keep pace with food demands. This method involves growing plants without soil. Hydroponics is
The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) congratulates Bio Alkanol Gel as the Winner of ClimateLaunchPad Grand Final 2017. The winners were announced at the awards ceremony held at Limassol, Cyprus. ClimateLaunchpad (CLP), the world’s largest green tech competition for early-stage start-ups held its Grand Final on Wednesday 18th September 2017 in Cyprus. Three finalists were selected
Inequalities in Kenya are manifested in different forms. Differences in income and social status are observed across regions, gender and even specific segments of the population. According to World Bank, the gap between the rich and the poor in Kenya is one of the biggest in Africa. Currently, 62% of the Kenya’s National wealth is
