Eco-friendly pencils

Eco-friendly pencils

Step into the world of two visionary Kenyan brothers who are crafting a unique learning experience for school children by repurposing old newspapers into pencils. This groundbreaking solution not only sparks creativity but also addresses the pressing issue of deforestation. Every year, an estimated eight million trees are felled to produce pencils worldwide. Through their innovation, the brothers have found a way to significantly reduce this environmental impact by recycling discarded newspapers.

Why did Kenya send earth observation satellite to space?

Why did Kenya send earth observation satellite to space?

Kenya's first earth observation satellite known as Taifa 1, was designed and developed by nine Kenyan engineers costing the country $370,000. It was deployed on Saturday after three failed attempts due to bad weather and will spend five years gathering data.

For my unborn child

For my unborn child

Over one million people have been displaced following weeks of clashes between the army and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. AbdulShakoor, a Sudanese journalist, decided to flee the country weeks after the conflict began. Relying on good Samaritans, he and his pregnant wife embarked on a costly journey by road and air, crossing multiple borders to safety in Nairobi.

Kenya finance bill

Kenya finance bill

The proposed Kenya finance bill has sparked heated debate across the country. In addition to the controversial three percent housing levy, the bill puts forth taxation measures targeting content creators and proposes a doubling of the value added tax on fuel.

Floods and El Nino

Floods and El Nino

Kenya is grappling with a major disaster as floods leave deaths, displacements and destruction in their trail. The country and its neighbours have witnessed unusual torrential rains in recent weeks. One phenomenon partly blamed for this disaster is El Nino. Here is what it is