The effects of climate change are becoming more noticeable in Kenya, as the country again suffers from another drought in the northern and coastal parts. The impact of drought is a two-edged sword because as the land hardens under the sun, so its ability to absorb any subsequent rainfall lessens and thus drought is often […]
The effects of climate change are becoming more noticeable in Kenya, as the country again suffers from another drought in the northern and coastal parts. The impact of drought is a two-edged sword because as the land hardens under the sun, so its ability to absorb any subsequent rainfall lessens and thus drought is often […]
about the importance of handwashing with soap, as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.
Eng. Ranjit Singh Rupra of Mangat I.B. Patel (MIBP) Limited, Consulting Engineers, who designed and managed the project reported that the cost of installing the sewage system in Narok has been cheaper and took a very short time compared to using concrete pipes which are traditionally the materials of choice. One of the advantages of […]
With Weholite, raw material properties have been combined with advanced production technology to create a lightweight engineered solution with superior loading capacity that is chemically inert and provides an extremely long service life. This means that designers, owners and operators can be confident that Weholite HDPE systems will have an in-service life of at least […]
The last few weeks have seen Europe and parts of Asia experiencing floods that have claimed the lives of just under 250 in Europe, over 200 in India and around 300 in China. In addition to this terrible loss of life is the catastrophic cost of the damage caused by floodwaters, which will run into […]
Kisumu County, Kenya, will host Africities 9 from 26-30 April 2022, under the auspices of the Pan-African Organisation of United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa). The theme will be ‘The role of intermediary cities in Africa in the implementation of the UN Agenda 2030 and the African Union Agenda 2063’. Intermediary cities […]
The Big Four Agenda, announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta in late 2017, has four main pillars. Enhancing Manufacturing, Food Security and Nutrition, Universal Health Coverage, and Affordable Housing. Affordable housing implies the development of adequate, standardized, and well-spaced houses with a continuous supply of clean water and electricity. The supply of clean water continues to be […]
According to UNESCO, the demand for water will increase by more than 55% until the year 2050, due to the exponential growth of the human population in all countries and this is highlighted in Kenya, where population growth, urban migration and urban growth has led to an increased demand for safe and clean water. To […]
Devastation. That is what we have experienced in Nairobi and other parts of the country in the last few weeks. All because of floods. And floods have a devastating effect on us all. The ongoing heavy rains have led to loss of human life, damage to property, destruction of crops and loss of livestock. Images […]