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 ‘Matatu Hostesses of Nakuru’
The entry of young and educated women in the often chaotic matatu sector is slowly transforming the attitude of the public who view the sector as a preserve for the outlawed and bullies.
Prestige Shuttle...
Fear of the Coronavirus pandemic fizzling out
The fear of the novel Coronavirus pandemic seems to be fizzling out in Nakuru County.
It appears as if the tsunami people were waiting for, receded and faded quietly, albeit in their minds.
The talk and...
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...
The killer waters of Solai
The site of fresh graves in the fields is a sombre reminder of the Solai Dam tragedy that happened two months ago in Nakuru.
Shoes, children's clothes and other personal belonging are strewn across the...
Mother in Murang’a appeals for prosthetic arms for son
Meet Cyprian Wekesa Makali, a three and half year-old boy who was born without arms but has a great zeal in writing.
Cyprian comes from Marewa shopping center of Kiharu Constituency the mother Beverline Nasimiyu narrates...
Toxic and invasive cactus plant now money spinner
Whenever the cactus plant is mentioned to Kenyans, it conjures up images of an invasive species of plant that has colonized thousands of hectares of land in arid and semi-arid parts of the country.
So...
How hired helps can pose a potential threat in your home
“Unfortunately, the fluid and unregulated nature of the industry means that your house help could well be a threat to your safety. We’ve noted several instances where domestic helps facilitated home break-ins by criminal...
Kenya’s struggle with drought bites hard as families struggle to cope
By Brenda Kiprono-The little known Kuikui village located in Barwessa, welcomes you to the harsh drought reality that residents of Baringo County have had to shoulder for some time now.
It is here that...
African Continental FTA Negotiations – the end game
At their last summit, this July, the African presidents re-iterated their determination to launch the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) this year, that is, by December 2017. They directed that negotiations including on goods...
