Johannesburg, 22 March 2022: The weatherman has predicted heavy downpours over Easter, in keeping with Kenya’s usual rainy season that begins in March and runs through to June. In an ideal world, the rain would provide us with relief from the drought certain regions have experienced over the past few months, which has resulted in starvation […]
Weholite packaged wastewater treatment plants to be manufactured in Ruiru, Kiambu County as per customer specifications The plants are ideal for remote or heavily built-up areas not connected to a sewage line as they are easily installed with minimal disruptions to communities Manufacturing is done in a controlled environment ensuring the highest quality standards are […]
NAIROBI, (CAJ News) – LOSS of lives, livelihoods and property following heavy rains have exposed how climate change is severely affecting Kenya’s weather patterns. This calls on stakeholders to catalyse action in 2022 to begin managing the floods menace. “First it is important to try and understand our rainfall pattern,” said Simon Thomas, an international consultant. A board […]
As we are settling into the new year, let 2022 be the year that we finally begin to manage to flood so that we can save lives, livelihoods, and property. he private sector and development agencies are equally committing to playing their part in flood mitigation as seen by recent investments such as the Ksh7.5 […]
The heavy rainfall experienced in the last few weeks that has caused the tragic loss of lives, livelihoods, and property has exposed how climate change is severely affecting Kenya’s weather patterns and why we should catalyze action in 2022 to begin managing the floods menace. First it is important to try and understand our rainfall […]
Weholite large diameter pipes, ideal for channeling large volumes of water away from troubled areas The pipes are being used in the $56 million World Bank-sponsored Liwiti Stormwater Drainage Phase 2 project Engineers say Weholite technology makes it possible to implement the project in a fast, cost-effective and sustainable way Weholite solutions manufactured by Plasco […]
• Completion of the road has enabled the Ogiek easier access to amenities including hospitals and schools • Megapipes using new technology to speed construction of the roads Njoro, Nakuru County, December 20, 2021. Construction of the Ogiek Secondary School Road which is nearly complete is set to transform the Ogiek community by giving them […]
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 does its ability to absorb any subsequent rainfall lessen, and thus drought is […]
Kenya’s mining industry, which generated an estimated US$200mn in 2020, is expected to grow as more operators are set to begin production next year The western part of Kenya is going to attract large-scale gold mining in 2022 after Shanta Gold, a mining company with operations in Kenya and Tanzania, stated that additional visible gold has been identified in seven different intersections. […]
Kenya’s mining industry, which generated an estimated Ksh22.7 billion in 2020, is expected to grow as more operators are set to begin production next year. The western part of Kenya is undoubtedly going to attract large-scale gold mining in 2022 after Shanta Gold, a mining company with operations in Kenya and Tanzania, said additional visible […]