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…
Read MoreSource: 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:…
Read MoreThe Nairobi Declaration on fertilizer and soil health was arrived at with a commitment to triple domestic production and distribution of certified quality organic and inorganic fertilizers by 2034 to improve access and affordability
Read MorePaul Maganjo, a former accountant residing in Maganjo, Kirinyaga County, has shifted his focus from numbers to nature in a bid to combat climate change.
Read MoreIn a significant stride towards conservation, Kenya has achieved a remarkable feat by repatriating 10 iconic Mountain Bongos from America to a sanctuary nestled within the Mount Kenya ecosystem.
Read MoreBy Peter Ngare Carbon credits and other market-based approaches to conserve forests have failed to stop the destruction of trees and alleviate poverty, a new report by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) shows. This comes at a time when carbon markets are projected to grow…
Read MoreWaterkiosk has managed to provide safe and clean water to 30 hospitals with a daily production capacity of 1,000,000 litres, benefiting six million people annually. This has enabled the company to create direct jobs for 55 people and 150 indirectly.
Read MoreBy Bernard Gitau Floods claim 169 lives, displaces 30,000 households in Kenya A total of 169 people have died due to the floods across the country, the government has said. According to the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government, the country has continued to experience a…
Read MoreThe devastating impact of ongoing rains in Kenya continues to reverberate as tragedy struck early Monday morning, with more than 40 lives lost after a storm water blew through a clogged tunnel under the railway.
Read MoreThe Kenya Red Cross has issued a dire warning as heavy rains relentlessly batter vast swathes of the country, potentially heralding a humanitarian crisis of significant proportions. With the death toll climbing to 38 by Tuesday evening, Nairobi County bears the brunt of the devastation, recording the highest…
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