×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Farmers collecting water from house roofs to water pans

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

The new technology will help store enough water without necessarily purchasing water tanks [Muriithi Mugo, Standard]

Stakeholders in sustainable agriculture and mitigation against Climate change have urged residents of Mbeere North in Embu County to take advantage of the heavy rains to collect and store water.

The new technology of harvesting water from house roofs and flooding along the roads is directed to water pans made of dam liners that are secured and covered with a black net to reduce evaporation.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Football
Victor Wanyama: The Lion of Muthurwa who roared in Europe
Football
Harambee Starlets upbeat ahead of Fifa series
Sports
Starlets and Junior Malkia Strikers in race for Soya glory
Hockey
Wounded giants St Anthony's and Kamusinga seek redemption