Kenyan invents, patents “world’s first” pedal boat
By Ruth Wamboi
As countries take steps to go green with the aim of reducing emissions, innovations that are powered by alternative means other than fossil fuels are on the rise.
Kenya is among nations...
The cost of elective politics: Two women speak
Tuesday night August 8, 2017. On that fateful day, having witnessed firsthand long queues of voters who animatedly turned out to support her Matayos parliamentary bid, Catherine Nakhabi Omanyo went to bed a "winner".
Seldom...
How a coffee estate turned to tourism to keep afloat amid COVID-19
Kenyan coffee bares a premium tag world over and is among the most sought after by international buyers due to its high quality, rich taste and aroma.
However, 2020 has been a challenging year for...
80pc of children would eat healthier food if they knew their heroes did too:...
Over 13,500 children aged 6-10 surveyed in 18 countries last month by Beko, with support from partners FC Barcelona, the Barça Foundation and UNICEF found showed that children are significantly better informed about football...
Snail meat safe since its not contaminated, claims Nakuru snail farmer
Some 15km from Nakuru town there is a whirlwind of activity at Ms. Wangui Waweru’s farm where she rears in her own words “a delicacy” but what many Kenyans consider inedible and disgusting.
As Ms...
Achieving an African Continental Free Trade Area with Content
As Africa launches its massive Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) on 21 March 2018 in Kigali at an extra-ordinary Summit of the African Union to be hosted by President Paul Kagame, the most important...
The growing threat of IED attacks
Kenyan soldiers continue to suffer the brunt of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) attacks putting the rising use of the IEDs by Al-Shabaab in the spotlight.
There is no doubt that IEDs are increasingly the...
Conservancy partners with KWS to conserve endangered hirola antelope
The Ishaqbini Hirola Sanctuary in Garissa County has collared 5 critically endangered Hirola antelope as it seeks to conserve the world’s most endangered antelope.
The exercise was done in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service...
The magical air transport that shocked the world
You may have read and heard about pilots who have successfully controlled planes in the air after developing mechanical problems or during severe weather.
For sure as a passenger you will not know what pilots,...
Small-scale farmers turn to silage making to boost returns
Dairy farming is turning out to be a profitable venture for both small and large-scale farmers in Trans Nzoia County as more farmers venture into the practice.
The need to have quality feeds is also...
