This document presents the findings of a modelling study that examined in detail the costs and benefits of tuberculosis (TB) screening plus TB preventive treatment (TPT) in four countries – Brazil, Georgia, Kenya and South Africa – which may serve as examples for other settings with a similar epidemiological context. …
The construction of a semi-aerobic landfill at Kang'oki in Thika, Kiambu county, has begun. The project has been funded by the Swedish embassy, Kiambu government, UN Habitat and the Lands ministry. Governor William Kabogo and UN Habitat Africa director Axumite Gebre-Egziabher visited the construction site on Tuesday. The two said …
FLASH floods in Ng'atataek, Kajiado killed two people on Wednesday night and displaced 31 others. Five people suffered multiple fractures when their houses were swept downstream in the night said Kajiado deputy governor Paul Ntiati. Ntiati said the county government is partnering with Kenya Red Cross to assist those affected. …
Two Kenya Wildlife Service casual workers have accused senior KWS officials of illegal logging at the Shimba Hills National Reserve. Alfred Mumbo and William Wachira said they were arrested by Kenya Forest Service officers last Wednesday to cover up the saga. They were released on Sh10,000 police bail each on …
The county government has finalised plans to produce solar energy to lower power costs and attract investors. The Governor Martin Wambora, speaking yesterday in his office, said 100 acres have been identified at Muminji for the project. Wambora said a Chinese company is exploring possibility of establishing a toothpick making …
This analytical investigation focuses on the quantification of odorant molecules in the headspace of latrines. Hydrogen sulfide and methyl mercaptan were derivatized under a more stable N-ethyl maleimide conjugate. Since the amount of odorant molecules is very low in the gas phase, we developed a method that had two steps …
Four people were killed and and 35 others admitted in critical condition following a cholera outbreak in Kibera, Nairobi. The four died upon arrival for treatment on Tuesday night, said Mbagathi District Hospital CEO Andrew Suleh. Suleh said more patients were being received and would be treated in tents set …
Two people died last week from a diarrhoea outbreak in Mbeere South, Embu county. Twenty-two others have been treated for the condition. This has prompted Embu county to issue restrictions on food handling. Last Thursday a 15-year-old boy died in Kakawa village and on Saturday in Masamba, a 70-year-old man …
Hollywood actor David Harewood known for playing David Estes, the deputy director of the CIA's Counter-terrorism Centre in the Showtime series Homeland, shot a documentary in Kenya. David made a film with Cafod, the Catholic Agency For Overseas Development, to raise awareness about climate change. He told Guardian, "I've worked …
In Kenya, where less than a quarter of the 45-million population has access to electricity, a solar lamp project is helping rural communities save money on expensive and harmful fuel while reducing carbon emissions. The Use Solar, Save Lives initiative was set up in 2004 by Evans Wadongo, 29, an …
Nairobi — Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero wants the Senate to recommend the creation of an inter-governmental special fund to the help in combating the pollution of the Nairobi River and sanitation in informal settlements. Kidero said it should be created under the Cities and Urban Areas Act which allows county …
Public health office in Embu town has banned food hawking businesses to prevent cholera outbreak in the area. Jackson Njeru, Public health Officer, said the move is aimed at stopping the spread of the diseases from the neighbouring counties whic have recorded the outrank. He was speaking at his office …
TWO more people have been killed in Narok town after heavy rains caused floods for the third time. The heavy rains started around 5.30pm on Friday and caused a deluge that paralysed transport on the Narok-Mai Mahiu highway for three hours. Commuters, including tourists visiting the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, …
At least 25 households have been rendered homeless and properties worth millions of shillings destroyed in Vihiga county after their houses were swept away in a landslide following a heavy downpour. The Saturday afternoon downpour detroyed homes and property in Gimariani, Muhembe, Kidundu and Mukisangula villages. Elina Malwenya 87 said …
The number of food insecure people in the Eastern Africa region has increased from 11.43 million people to 13.73 million people as of March, UN humanitarian agency said Thursday. The UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Eastern Africa said in its latest report released in Nairobi that conflict …
Thirteen people have been confirmed dead and several injured following flash floods in Narok town on Tuesday evening. It is feared that the toll could rise as rescue operations are ongoing, said county commissioner Arthur Osiya. Osiya said rescuers are digging through the rubble of a building that collapsed in …
NYERI, Kenya (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - In an effort to reverse tree losses in the Nyeri Forest, an environmental initiative has turned to an unusual barter system, offering chickens, goats or solar panels in exchange for tree planting. "It is a win-win situation," said Joram Mathenge, director of the Kiangure …
Kenya and Tanzania have signed an agreement on environmental conservation and management of trans-boundary forest resources. In a meeting in Arusha last week, the two countries signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation on management of forests and enhancing the laws on forests. Kenya Forest Service acting CEO Emilio Mugo and …
Environmentalists have opposed the opening of a lead smelting company in Nyamathi Village in Naivasha. Buta addressing the press in the factory, local leader James Kabono said the plant has not environmental harm. The E-co Solution company CEO UJ Ganesh said they are fully authorised by the government The chairman …
THE government has been urged to mark afresh all forest boundaries and fence off six blocks of the Mau Forest to stop encroachment and massive destruction. Ogiek Welfare Council national coordinator Joseph Towett yesterday said fencing off Logoman, Likia, Mariashoni, Bararget, Kiptunga and Nesuit forests will reduce further encroachment of …
THE government has completed upgrading and expanding a 57km feeder road into a dual carriage that will ease traffic in Nairobi and neigbouring counties. The Athi River-Rironi road passes through Rironi, Gitaru, Kikuyu, Loresho, Highridge, Nairobi South, Nairobi West, Syokimau, Mlolongo to Athi River. The Sh90.2 million project was funded …
