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Address: 121 King St, Dameitta, EgyptHydroponics 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
Invitation to KCIC Green Tech Pitch Forum The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) is pleased to invite you to a one-day investment pitch forum for clean-tech enterprises. The event will be hosted by KCIC at Strathmore University, Ole Sangale Road, Madaraka Nairobi on November 13th 2017. The investment pitch forum will showcase leading innovations and entrepreneurs in the clean-tech space. It will be a culmination of a 6-month intense acceleration programme and
ClimateLaunchPad (CLP), the world’s largest green business ideas competition, held its national finals in Kenya on Friday, 8th September 2017 in conjunction with The Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC). Three finalists were selected to represent Kenya at the Global Grand Finals which will take place in Cyprus on the 17th and 18th of October 2017
More than 3 billion people globally use open fires and simple stoves for their household and business activities. Most common fuels used are wood, charcoal, animal dung and crop waste, according to a report by the World Health Organization. In Kenya, the collection of firewood by women and children in rural regions proves to be
Earlier this week, Autodesk Foundation paid a courtesy call to Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) to interact with some of the enterprises that the organization supports. The half day visit brought together seven companies from the different sectors. Led by the Executive Director Joe Speicher and Kate Evans, who manages the sustainable design education program,
Poverty is more than the lack of income and resources to ensure a sustainable livelihood. It also reflects lack of opportunities and the capability to access important services like portable water, education, healthcare and sanitation. According to the Vienna-based World Poverty Clock, 22.7% or 11 million Kenyans are living below the $1.90 per day poverty
Urbanization is one of the mega trends shaping the world in this century. According to World Bank, 12 million Kenyans live in urban areas, but by 2050 about half of the country’s 48.46 million people will be living in cities. Cities are economic powerhouses generating more than 80 per cent of global Gross Domestic Product.
It was my first time in Europe and I landed there at the tail end of winter. It was cold outside and coming from East Africa, the cold felt worse. Our host picked us from the airport and dropped us at our hostels then proceeded to show us places where we could shop, catch the
