The practice of regenerative agriculture by a community threatened by Soil erosion, prevents topsoil loss, maintains soil integrity for sustainable crop yield, increases biodiversity and water retention. By Chemtai Kirui Communities living in Kerio Valley, in the lower-lands of Baringo and Elgeyo Marakwet County (EMC), are pastoralists. It is odd to drive a few meters down the road, without […]
Over 400 drought-stricken families in Mandera county have today received food aid from KCB Foundation. This is part the Kshs.130 million KCB Group has committed to support the country’s drought response initiative, providing food and essentials to thousands of households. Kshs. 100 million will be channeled through Kenya Bankers association while Kshs.30 million will be […]
Sustainability is at the core of I&M Bank Limited’s business as part of the I&M Group’s commitment to doing business that safeguards the planet for future generations. The Renewable Energy Funding Scheme (“The Green Energy Fund”) was established in 2019 as part of I&M Bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Programme initiatives, with the core […]
Listed agri-business firm Kakuzi Plc has announced the release of its third Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. With the Kakuzi ESG 2021 Report release, the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) listed superfoods grower now becomes the first Agricultural segment counter on the local bourse to release its ESG report this year voluntarily. ESG is a […]
The government has rolled out a free public Wi- Fi at Nyeri open market as it steps up a countrywide initiative to launch internet hotspots for traders across the country. Speaking at the launch of the event in Nyeri town, on Monday, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said the internet hotspot is a game-changer aimed to […]
By Chemtai Kirui World Health Organization (WHO) is asking the public to stay vigilant and practice safety measures this holiday season, after they say they noticed recent increase of new infection cases of Corona Virus, here in Africa, and that deadly new variant could emerge. “We have come a long way in bringing the pandemic under control, and […]
Kigali, a city that rhythms with African charm, prides itself on biodiversity so well maintained, sprawling over green valleys and ridges, the capital of the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda. I am here for the annual World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF), and like millions of other people who have visited Kigali, I am in […]
A massive US $ 385,000 or KES. 46,970,000 investment will significantly increase response to incidents of human wildlife conflict in Kenya. Wildlife conservation organizations in Tsavo and Amboseli received the donation from USAID Kenya through the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). Tsavo Trust and Amboseli Ecosystem Trust received two vehicles each, Big Life Limited received one motorcycle, and […]
By Chemtai Kirui Long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) is an injectable form of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Termed by World Health Organization (WHO) as a safe and highly effective HIV prevention tool, CAB-LA is recommended to be used by people living with HIV as well as for someone seeking to reduce the risk of HIV acquisition. CAB-LA is said […]
Kenya’s leading stout beer, Guinness, this weekend hosted an ultimate football viewing experience, the Guinness Brighthouse at Jamii Executive Garden in Mwea to celebrate the start of the biggest football event of the year and to mark the launch of the new Guinness advert. The Guinness Brighthouse is a viewing experience that connects Guinness fans […]
