Youth, ICT And the Future of Work
Introduction to ICT, youth and the future of workJune 4, 2022The government’s development agenda for the next three years is built on the four pillars of Food Security, Manufacturing, Affordable Housing, and Universal Health Coverage. Together, these make up the Big 4 Agenda of the Kenya Vision 2030. The […]
Affordable Housing
Monolithic constructionApril 14, 2022As Kenya races to house a growing population, the most efficient building technology delivered at the least cost will be the key to development. In the market today, there are several extant and unfolding technologies that have worked well in […]
Manufacturing
Agro-processing: Dairy farmingJuly 1, 2022Under the Kenya Vision 2030, recognised dairy industry as one of the fundamental avenues for employment creation for women and the youth. It is significant sub-sector with fresh milk among the top five foods consumed by most households in Kenya. […]
Towards Food Security
How to ensure artificial insemination is successfulApril 22, 2022Thanks to science, a simple and accurate 21-minute test using blood from the animal’s tail is enough to determine whether your cow is pregnant or not and can be carried out at your farm. The advanced “Rapid Visual Pregnancy Test” enables dairy and […]
Universal Health Coverage
Fees in primary healthcare facilitiesApril 30, 2022Elimination of user fees in primary healthcare facilities is one of the key policy considerations to address the critical issue of equity access to healthcare by the poor and vulnerable groups. According to Maina and Kirigia (2015), user fees […]
Kick-Off
Mahmoud Abbas’ safe pair of handsMay 12, 2022To the teeming multitudes of his adoring Kenyan fans, Mahmoud Abbas was Kenya One. But to Tanzanians, he was golikipa mchawi – the goalkeeping wizard. This term, coined by their colourful football commentators, carried a fine blend of awe, respect […]
Journey Of Women Trailblazers
Judi WakhunguMay 5, 2022Growing up, Professor Judi Wakhungu always knew she wanted two things — to be a ‘boss’ and that she loved science. In 2013, she was appointed to one of the most important offices in Kenya, serving as the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Water, and […]