Tag Archives: Kenyas

A mini ginnery could ensure the future of the cotton industry in Kenya. Credit: Wilson Odhiambo/IPS by Wilson Odhiambo (nairobi) Friday, April 19, 2024 Inter Press Service NAIROBI, Apr 19 (IPS) – Kirinyaga University may have just breathed new life into Kenya’s ailing cotton industry as varsity dons develop a portable …

Seaweed farming using the off-bottom seaweed farming approach—tying algal fonds or seaweed seeds to ropes attached between wooden pegs driven into the ocean sediment. Credit: Joyce Chimbi/IPS by Joyce Chimbi (mwazaro beach, kenya) Friday, March 08, 2024 Inter Press Service MWAZARO BEACH, Kenya, Mar 08 (IPS) – As the world celebrates …

He has taken dozens of trips abroad boosting his credentials on climate change, while raising taxes at home. He pledged to send his country’s police to quash gang violence in Haiti, though they stand accused of brutality at home. And he recently hosted an eight-course state dinner for King Charles …

Kenya is dealing with a serious solid waste management crisis. An estimated 22,000 tonnes of waste is generated in Kenya per day, and at least 20 percent of it is plastic. Credit: Joyce Chimbi/IPS by Joyce Chimbi (nairobi) Friday, June 16, 2023 Inter Press Service NAIROBI, Jun 16 (IPS) – Plastic …

The Spotify EQUAL Africa programme seeks to provide female artists with the support and resources to grow their craft and reach worldwide audiences through multiple playlists. The beneficiaries also receive off-platform guidance and tools to help take their music careers to even greater heights. “Being a part of the EQUAL …

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Kenya’s Kuruwitu Beach is tranquil. Sparkling sand beaches complement the clear blue water, and the familiar scent of sand and sea salt fill the air. A decade ago, villagers noticed the dwindling stocks of fish and took it upon themselves to set up a conservation area with the help of …

Nairobi, Kenya – On August 9, Kenyans head to the polls to elect their next president. Currently, there are four candidates angling to succeed incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is constitutionally barred from continuing in office after serving two five-year terms. On June 6, the country’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries …

Women display sorted gums and gum resins at a local market in Marsabit County. The women have greatly benefited economically through harvesting and selling non-wood products. Credit: Robert Kibet/IPS by Robert Kibet (nairobi) Thursday, June 16, 2022 Inter Press Service Nairobi, Jun 16 (IPS) – Clad in traditional regalia and necklaces …