Categories Environment

Engineer Transforms Plastic Waste into Fuel

Seven years ago, Kenya imposed a ban on the manufacturing and importation of plastic carrier bags. Tens of millions of plastic bags were handed out in supermarkets every year in Kenya, polluting the environment and clogging drainage systems, which contributed to floods during the rainy seasons. Unfortunately, PET…

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Kenya Met issues advisory over Tropical Cyclone Ialy

@benagitau The Kenya Meteorological Department is actively monitoring Tropical Cyclone Ialy, currently situated over the South-West Indian Ocean.The Department has forecasted that the storm is likely to increase rainfall over the western half of the country and parts of the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, including Nairobi.…

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Kenya’s Government Retreats on Green Transport Promotion

The proposal by Kenyan Government to introduce a 16% Value Added Tax (VAT) on electric bicycles, solar batteries, and electric buses has raised concerns regarding its dedication to promoting the use of clean energy to combat pollution caused by fossil fuels. These products were previously zero-rated as part…

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7-DAY WEATHER FORECAST VALID MAY 14-20, 2024

Source: Kenya Meteorological Department As we move into the third week of May, the weather across Kenya is expected to exhibit a mix of sunny intervals, occasional showers, and thunderstorms in various regions. Here are the highlights of the seven-day weather forecast issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department:…

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