Water services firms must use data tools and technologies to make data-drive decisions so as to improve their performances. For example, after a water firm installed electromagnetic meters it found out that it was losing 52% of its water. Research shows that lack of a clear business strategy by managers …

Israel is located in Middle East, which has faced water shortage for thousands of years. In recent years, Israel has aggressively embraced water technologies to meet its water needs. Today, technology has helped Israel have enough water to even sell to its neighbours. Israel is located on a stretch of …

Nyeri Water and Sanitation Company has announced death of its Managing Director Peter Gichaaga. Chairman Patrick Munuhe said Mr Gichaaga died after short illness on 3 November 2020. Mr Munuhe remembered Mr Gichaaga as an astute leader, who passionately led the firm. “His persona and eloquence and his love for …

Only two metres remain before the dam overflows. And rainfall continues in Mount Elgon, where the dam gets its water. In addition, the dam’s water has passed its highest level ever reached. All these support the government’s warning. The government expects Turkwel river to flood once Turkwel Dam overfills. The …

In August Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) seized over 20,000 water pipes which failed to meet set quality standards from six firms. Some firms were making the pipes without Kebs Standardisation Mark of Quality. One firm had pipes thinner than the set thickness. Also, its Standardisation Mark permit had expired. …

On 15 March 2020, President Uhuru Kenyatta closed universities, colleges and schools because of Covid-19. Now, he is reopening universities and colleges. But only for finishing students. Later, university councils and college boards will give opening dates for other students. Universities and colleges will open six months after closing in …

The government has finally given water services firms water treatment chemicals. Covid-19 cause closure of businesses and educational centres thus financially pressing the firms. In addition, a government’s order stops the firms from demanding payment from customers with unpaid bills. These free chemicals will lessen their financial burden. The government …

Flame Tree Group makes Roto and Jojo water tanks. The firm also makes and distributes cosmetics, snacks, spices and playground equipment. Covid-19 gave the firm new business ideas. The firm’s profit after tax for the first six months of the year increased five times from Sh9.5 million in June 2019 …

The ocean is facing a perfect storm of pollution, overfishing, and climate change. These threats have pushed ecosystems such as coral reefs to the tipping point of collapse. UNEP is inspiring nations and individuals to take action. In Kenya, Kenya Marine and Fisheries Institute is leading in restoring degraded coral. …

Unprecedented increase in sea-surface temperature in 1998 destroyed Kenya’s coral reefs. This reduced Kenya’s coral cover by 50-90 per cent with some sites losing all coral cover. Kenya Marine and Fisheries Institute is working on a community based reef restoration project. Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute is helping protect …