Science and engineering providing crucial solutions to satisfy water needs of Windhoek, capital of Namibia

The City of Windhoek employs a circular economy systems approach, focusing on cyclical production and consumption in the management of its water resources. This approach moves away from linear production and consumption, with the main goal of eliminating waste and pollution while ensuring regenerative natural systems. A section of Windhoek City sits on a natural…

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Organisations challenged to implement governance practices

Organisations have been urged to ensure that governance frameworks are not only in place but actively practiced.  Deputy Chief of Staff in the Executive Office of the President, Performance and Delivery Management Eliud Owalo, who was speaking at the 13th Champions of Governance (COG) Awards, held at the Panafric Hotel in Nairobi, emphasised the importance…

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Thika Cloth Mills’ Efforts to Strengthen Kenyan Cotton industry through the “Buy Kenya, Build Kenya” Initiative

Thika Cloth Mills, one of Kenya’s largest textile industries, is leading a bold initiative to revive the cotton sector through the Buy Kenya, Build Kenya campaign. With a vision to restore cotton farming to its former glory, the company has embarked on a nationwide tour of cotton-growing regions, including Siaya and Busia counties. Thika Cloth…

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Gachagua: Limuru attack was an attempt on my life

Damage caused by hired goons who attacked mourners at a funeral in Bibirioni village, Limuru, where the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was in attendance. [Courtesy] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that there was a planned attempt on his life during a chaotic incident at a burial ceremony in Limuru, Kiambu County, last Thursday. In…

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Tackle education barriers to empower girl child, Government urged

Access to education for the girl child is considered a crucial step toward achieving gender equality while transforming individuals and communities. Stakeholders advocating for women’s empowerment have emphasized that women in leadership play a fundamental role in this noble agenda. According to Ms. Victoria Shappard, a co-founder of the Canada Mathare Education Trust (CMETrust), a…

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Kenya is on the right track, says Kindiki

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki. [File, Standard]  Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenyans to be more patient with President William Ruto’s administration, saying the government had rolled out various strategies to stabilise the economy.  While acknowledging that Kenyans were bogged down by numerous challenges that needed to be fixed, Prof Kindiki enumerated some of the…

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Governor Lusaka backs Church donations as Bungoma Anglican Bishop defends President Ruto’s Ksh 5M donation

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has come to the defence of politicians making contributions to churches, asserting that such gestures align with biblical teachings. Speaking during a thanksgiving mass at St. Crispinus Anglican Church in Bungoma town, where he delivered a Ksh 5 million donation from President William Ruto, Lusaka emphasised that supporting God’s work is…

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Tata Chemicals recognized for outstanding CSR initiatives

The multinational Magadi Soda Ash Miner Tata Chemicals (TCML), based in Kajiado County, has been recognized for its exemplary corporate social responsibility initiatives within the mining industry in Kenya. The company was honored by the National Mining Corporation (NAMICO) during the Kenya Mining Investment Conference & Exhibition held in Nairobi. The recognition highlights the company’s…

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‘Declare source of your campaign funds’

Political activist Morara Kebaso has urged those who have declared their interest in vying for the presidential seat in the 2027 general elections to reveal where they will get their campaign money. The Injection of National Justice, Economic, and Civic Transformation (INJECT) party leader, in a statement via his X account on Sunday, December 1,…

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Long-distance truck drivers encountering significant health risks

The Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) has sounded the alarm that long-distance truck drivers traveling along the Northern Transport Corridor are suffering from a myriad of health conditions. The NCTTCA reports that many commercial truck drivers along the corridor are grappling with health issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and eyesight…

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