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Address: 121 King St, Dameitta, EgyptPlastic waste has attracted widespread concern and attention in Kenya. According to a case study done by the University of Nairobi, the rapid rate of urbanization throughout the world has led to the generation of increasing amounts of waste, including plastic waste and this in turn poses difficulties for disposal. The problem is more acute
Horticulture farming provides employment to over two million people in Kenya alone. Set as the fastest growing industry in the country with a growth rate of seven per cent, we are yet to see the best of this industry. With new developments in technology in regards to new farming methods and machinery, Kenyan entrepreneurs have
About three billion people worldwide use solid fuels for cooking according to Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The World Health Organization (WHO) has put the numbers at 4.3 million deaths per year due to smoke from open fires and traditional stoves. In other words, someone is dying due to inefficient use of biomass fuel. Biogas
Globally, the use of bio-diesel as an alternative to petrol/diesel has seen increased interest due to environmental benefits associated with its combustion. The high cost of vegetable oils, which could be up to 75% of the total biodiesel manufacturing cost, has led to the production costs of biodiesel becoming approximately 1.5 times higher than that for
Kilifi County is amongst the 14 out of 47 counties that are marginalized coupled with the hot weather. In 2014, Papu Haroon ventured into Moringa farming to assist the community in Matsangoni to cope with the effects of climate change and address nutrition. Moringa is one of the most drought tolerant trees and does well
The demand for energy in Kenya is increasing for households, businesses and industry. Increasing populations, aggressive deforestation, expanding economies and a lack of regulation have led to increasing fuel prices and shortages, which often hits hardest the households and businesses most in need. Approximately 82% of the population cooks with biomass (wood and charcoal). Biomass
Feeding 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.
