Stephany Musombi and engineers preparing the banana stems for processing at KIRDI. Credit: Wilson Odhiambo/IPS by Wilson Odhiambo (nairobi) Thursday, November 16, 2023 Inter Press Service NAIROBI, Nov 16 (IPS) – ’Going Green’ seems to Dr Jacquline Kisato’s favorite catchphrase as she passionately explains her eco-friendly sanitary towel, a product she…
Togotia, a forgotten African leafy vegetable, has found its way back into markets as its high nutritional value could help address food security. CREDIT: Egerton University by Wilson Odhiambo (nairobi) Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Inter Press Service NAIROBI, Aug 16 (IPS) – Kenya’s fight for food security may have just gone…
Sudanese refugee James Mathiang (left) with his teammates has had difficulties getting his qualifications recognised even though he was offered a scholarship. Wilson Odhiambo/IPS by Wilson Odhiambo (nairobi) Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Inter Press Service NAIROBI, Jul 11 (IPS) – East African international students could soon easily study in neighbouring countries…
Dr Paul Kinoti at the JKUAT snail farm, where he is researching the potential of snail slime cough syrup. Credit: Wilson Odhiambo/IPS by Wilson Odhiambo (nairobi) Monday, May 29, 2023 Inter Press Service NAIROBI, May 29 (IPS) – Snails and slime are usually followed by the thought ‘EEW!’ from most people…
Stagnant water in one of Nairobi’s residential areas. Credit: Wilson Odhiambo/IPS by Wilson Odhiambo (nairobi) Monday, May 08, 2023 Inter Press Service NAIROBI, May 08 (IPS) – ‘Urban’ Kenya has been alerted because new mosquito species, Anopheles stephensi, threatens to derail decades of effort made in the fight against malaria. According…
A child has her teeth examined remotely. The Daktari Smart technology means children in rural Kenya are linked to specialist care in big centres. Credit: Daktari Smart by Wilson Odhiambo (nairobi) Monday, August 08, 2022 Inter Press Service Nairobi, Aug 08 (IPS) – New telemedicine technology, Daktari Smart, aims to mitigate…
Thanks to the Technical University of Kenya (TUK), fishers on Lake Victoria may soon have a drone keeping an eye on them and making sure they do not fall victim to border conflicts. Credit: TUK by Wilson Odhiambo (nairobi) Thursday, July 14, 2022 Inter Press Service Nairobi, Jul 14 (IPS) –…
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