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Most parts of Kenya receive rainfall twice in a year. The first season’s rainfall starts in March, peaks in April and ends in May (long rains). The second rain season begins in October, peaks in November and ends in December (short rains). Kenya Meteorological Department says most areas in Kenya …

Climate changes will increase in all regions in the coming decades, scientists say. They say many of the changes were unseen in thousands of years. In addition, some changes such as sea level rise would be irreversible for thousands of years. Scientists with latest advances in climate science came together …

Kenya Association of Manufacturers say new taxes will destroy the country’s producers. The association says the government went against the taxes agreed. Manufacturers say Finance Bill 2021 carried views manufacturers had agreed with the government. But the government added new taxes to the bill before the president signed it into …

Kenya Meteorology Department gives weather advices whose aim is to save life, protect property and conserve environment. Few people follow the reports and many people are surprised when the weather changes. Some of the ignored early warnings range from the current cold season to the devastating famine in 2011. On …

Kenya Meteorological Department has warned residents in 15 counties to be careful of “very strong winds” and “very large waves over Indian Ocean.” The counties are Marsabit, Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Kitui, Makueni, Taita Taveta, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Mombasa and Kwale. Kenya Meteorological Department said there would …

Nyeri Water and Sewerage Company has emerged number one in a performance assessment done in 2020 by Water Services Regulatory Board. Nyeri has been leading since 2010, only missing in 2018 when it tied at top position with Ruiru-Juja Water and Sewerage Company. Nakuru Water and Sanitation Company took position …

Positive and uplifting stories could improve farmers’ lives and harvest. Happy and inspirational information gives farmers optimism. A recent study found happy and inspired farmers used more inputs and invested more leading to increased productivity. Researchers reviewed studies from 14 low and middle income countries in Asia and Africa. The …

In January 2019 the government allowed manufacturers to deduct 30% of their electricity cost from their taxable profit. Manufacturers had welcomed the incentive as a reflection of the government’s commitment to the industry by lowering their production costs. But the government has stopped the incentive. In addition, manufacturers oppose the …

Methane is an extremely powerful greenhouse gas responsible for about 30 per cent of global warming. Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for hundreds of years. But methane breaks down quickly. This means cutting methane emissions could rapidly reduce the rate of warming in short time. People can reduce methane …

The rainfall is expected to help agricultural production in high potential counties. On the other hand, rainfall in arid counties in May is expected to improve growth of vegetation and pasture. However, this may not sustain the pasture to the next rainy season in the 13 counties. Kenya Meteorological Department …