Anybody home?…it’s Daktari wa Kijiji

Mbithe has been a CHV for over six years and it is not uncommon for families to migrate during drought when nomadic families move with their livestock

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 years ago

Fruity city project kicks off to tackle climate challenge

Kenya needs to plant two billion trees to attain 10 per cent tree cover.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 years ago

The biodigester trick: Treasure cow dung to fight deforestration

Use of biodigesters has replaced cutting of trees for firewood and charcoal used. Communities in Nyandarua are embracing more renewable energy.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 years ago

Man ties himself to city tree in call for a quicker end to deforestation

Activist questioned leaders’ commitment at United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s COP26 talks.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 years ago

Conservationist plants trees to check effect of climate change

Mbatha started involving himself in conservation in 2013 after graduating from Egerton University with a degree in environmental science.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 years ago

Senator tips youth on land and home ownership, investment plans

Young people have been advised to invest in land or housing owing to its annual appreciation.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 years ago

15-year-old Kenyan to present global youth report at COP26

He is the only one in Kenya, and Africa officially certified to present the #Decarbonize: Global Youth Manifesto on behalf of 35,000 youth from Africa

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 years ago

Kenya now free of desert locusts

For those who were affected by the desert locust, the government is working on livelihoods support with the assistance of FAO and World Bank projects.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 years ago

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Mind shift: Dads set to change baby diapers

Fathers accept challenge and step up role in taking care of babies from moment they are born.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 years ago

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Sweet profits from bees made me quit a stable government job

Paul Mutua Kyalo shares his story with Enterprise, a business journey that begun in his rural home after a short training in beekeeping.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 years ago

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Wife's troubles inspired my cage making business

Herman Muli Bigham, the founder of Tosheka Products explains how he has addressed cries by animal welfare activists that cages are harmful to birds.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 years ago

How dormitories act as forts against harmful practices

Many girls are waylaid on their way to school and forced to undergo female genital mutilation before being married off

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 years ago

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How fight against brokers inspired couple’s milling business

Daniel and Ruth Kinoti's factory in Meru County mills maize, soya, finger millet and sorghum and works directly with 30,000 smallholder farmers.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 years ago

Nyayo Estate locks out Nairobi water officials after many years of dry taps

30,000 residents of Nyayo Estate in Nairobi have been struggling to survive with little water.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 years ago

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Youth smell opportunities on offer in expanded coffee space

Beneficiaries of training programme to woo more young people into the coffee sector value chain say they are raring to go.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 years ago

Training changes lives of youth in slums, allows them to dream big

Education is not an issue to many of the parents in the slum. The majority of girls are nurtured and grow knowing their roles are in the houses.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 years ago

Training and micro loans help small businesses weather Covid

mSPARK programme, launched by TechnoServe and the Mastercard Foundation, gives digital and financial support to enterprises.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 years ago

New online market to boost small holder farmers in EAC

ACEA is the regional apex body for private sector associations and federations in the agribusiness sector.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 4 years ago

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How graduate juggles dairy and mboga farm

On her three-acre farm, farmer keeps some 40 Friesian cows and grows an array of traditional vegetables that ensure a steady income.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 5 years ago

From escaping marriage at 9 to being ‘serikali mashinani'

She knew this was only possible with a proper education. However, Mariam soon found herself victim of the same practices she hoped to fight someday.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 5 years ago

I took up boxing for self-defence, found my passion

By the time l was sitting for national exams, l had four employment offers. This is the time l realised l can live on boxing and employment.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 5 years ago

What I’ve learnt from 15 years in a niche market

Businesses are about the generation of profits. With media, you get an opportunity to earn returns even as you offer an essential service

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 5 years ago

Famine, conflicts loom as desert locusts ravage Northeastern

The insects have cleared thousands of acres of crops, pasture in the region even as the government holds there is no cause for alarm

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 5 years ago

How fraudsters steal from Kenyans via Kenya Power

It has emerged that fraudsters have been swindling electricity users by inflating and manipulating power bills.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 6 years ago

Cases of cheating have reduced

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) cancelled results for 1,309 candidates who were involved in cheating

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 6 years ago

Drama as child welfare workers try to eject boss

They accuse her of reducing the society to a one-man-show.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 6 years ago

Plug skill gaps with training, employers told

Institute to organise workshops for students to help them improve their practical skills in training.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 6 years ago

Pupil with no arms gets 311 marks in KCPE

Boy says he would have scored more if he wrote a composition, Insha and had extra time for tests.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 6 years ago

Teacher’s 39-year battle with diabetes

Experts warn over rising cases of the disease as World Diabetes Day is marked today.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 6 years ago

Woman Rep seeks a ban on import of pesticides

According to Shollei's, in 2015, Kenya imported 6,400 tonnes of pesticides, which rose to 15,600 tonnes by December 2018.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 6 years ago

Former street girls beam with hope for bright future

Graduating with a diploma in social work and community development was Nelly Karimi’s moment to cherish.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 6 years ago

JKUAT scholar creates first local climate atlas

Climate Atlas is the brainchild of John Wesonga, an associate professor in the department of horticulture at (JKUAT).

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 6 years ago

A school nurturing ambassadors of peace

The school has 325 pupils – 162 girls and 163 boys – who come from the neighbouring Samburu, Turkana, Pokot and Maasai communities.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 6 years ago

Former Harambee Stars goalkeeper Onyiso honoured

Former Harambee Stars goalkeeper...

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 6 years ago

'Army has been there for me since my husband was killed'

During this year’s Eighth KDF Day celebrations held on Monday, beneficiaries commended the welfare centres.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 6 years ago

Army has been there for me since my husband was killed

Military comes to the aid of families left behind after their kin paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 6 years ago

Lack of animals welfare leads to suffering, mistreatment

Kenyan farmers keep more animals believing that is the way to make more profits, not knowing this is their major undoing.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 6 years ago

Big cats at risk over Asian drug myth

Lions in Kenyan parks and conservancies are suspected to be among those killed or poached and illegally trafficked to South Africa.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 6 years ago

Ghost gear squeezes life out of rivers and oceans

Lost, abandoned or discarded fishing equipment is killing millions of creatures that call these water bodies home.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 6 years ago

Mother and child stuck in India after son’s heart surgery

The bill stood at Sh750,000 as at yesterday.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 6 years ago