KTDA boss roots for orthodox tea to earn farmers more money, hedge against market volatility
Currently, 13 of KTDA managed factories are producing both black and green Orthodox teas adding more factories in the pipeline to start producing the specialty tea products.
Kenya Medical Research Institute study reveals malaria insect is outsmarting control measures
The landmark findings, released by the Wellcome Sanger Institute in collaboration with the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and scientists from 16 African countries, shows that Anopheles funestus, a species long overshadowed by its cousin Anopheles gambiae but equally capable of spreading malaria was rapidly adapting to withstand control measures.
National Biosafety Authority initiates biosafety tree gardens programme in schools
The official further said the initiative will help to address issues of climate change, adding that the involvement of several stakeholders including the forestry department, teachers, learners and even administration is aimed at ensuring there is continuity and proper monitoring of this initiative.
Kenya’s elections agency chair says he’s ‘encouraged’ with number of new voters
Ethekon further said the commission’s commitment to data protection and privacy. He assured that all information collected during the registration process is securely stored, accessed only by authorised officers and used strictly for legally sanctioned purposes.
Kenya President Ruto announces plan to set up sovereign wealth, infrastructure funds to avoid debt binge
Privatisation drive will kick off with the sale of shares in Kenya Pipeline Company, a state firm that manages petroleum products’ transportation infrastructure in Kenya and into neighbouring states.
Retired IGP Kimaiyo warns bandits in Kenya’s North Rift region to heed state amnesty offer, surrender illegal guns
The restoration of peace, he noted, has seen families return to their homes and farms where they are currently engaging in farming activities with some cultivating crops along the Kerio River, which had been abandoned for years after bandits declared a no go zone.
Culture and meteorology: How nomadic pastoralists in Kenya use he-goat offal to accurately forecast weather
While releasing the scientific results for OND, Samburu County Director for Metrological Services Julius Kismayo confirmed that rains will be below average in Samburu north and Samburu east while Samburu central will receive near normal to below normal rains during the same period.
Mass fish deaths along Lake Victoria shores turns searchlight on delays in resolving legal vacuum
LVA Chairman Ochieng’ Mbeo said the persistent fish kills are not isolated accidents but the predictable outcome of government complacency.
Scientists at Oregon Health and Science University create human eggs from skin cells, use them to form embryos
In Dolly’s case, sperm from a father was not used. But for the Oregon team, the goal was to make embryos with genetic material from both parents. A normal sperm and egg have 23 chromosomes each, with a healthy embryo containing 46 chromosomes.
Hairdressers plead with Busia County in western Kenya to reduce taxation
Speaking during the workshop at the Busia Agricultural Training Centre, the hair hair-dressers led by Sarah Mutua said high taxation and unfavourable working conditions have remained a challenge to them.
