Nanjinia Wamuswa

Varsities put best foot forward with new tech at agri showcase

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2024-11-12 14:03:21

The technology provides real-time readings of the tests and can also generate a comprehensive report.

Tomato Farmers reap big from drive to raise yields

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2024-11-13 10:00:02

validating improved tomato varieties and agronomic practices, integrating pest and disease management strategies, post-harvest handling, processing and value-addition

Middle East, Asian firms major attractions at the Construction Expo

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2024-11-14 00:00:00

More than 150 local and international companies showcased their products and services at the Big 5 Construct Kenya expo held at Sarit Centre on November 6-8.

KRA in fresh plan to weed out graft at port

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2024-11-18 18:00:00

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has initiated a business process reengineering effort to combat long-standing corruption schemes at the Mombasa port.

Inside Sh81.3b Nairobi County housing development plan

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2024-11-21 00:00:00

The Nairobi City County targets to develop 10,000 units in its Annual Development Plan for the financial year 2025/26.

Time bomb: Millions of lives left exposed as safety rules gather dust

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2024-11-21 20:55:00

When this year ends, one of the most memorable tragedies will be the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire that claimed the lives of 21 students and left lifetime scars on survivors and parents.

Clergy now back GMOs after learning process

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2024-11-26 19:00:00

Clergy in Kiambu urges government to invest in GMOs after meeting scientists from KUBICO; calls for accurate information to combat myths on GMO crop safety.

App that improve livestock productivity

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2024-11-28 12:15:01

The app offers real-time capabilities for monitoring livestock health, feed management and data on artificial insemination

Reforms boost market access, earnings for coffee farmers

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2024-11-29 19:58:59

Coffee market stakeholders say there has been significant improvement in the commodity's trading since the reopening of Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) in August last year.

NGO to construct gender-safe houses in five counties

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2024-11-30 16:45:03

As the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence continues, Shining Hope for Communities (Shofco) said it will also strengthen 48 existing ones across 15 counties.

Co-op Bank tops industry at IT awards

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2024-12-03 23:14:27

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya was named the winner in the banking sector at this year’s CIO100 Awards.

Healthcare workers receive oxygen safety training

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2024-12-05 15:25:14

Amid increasing demand for oxygen in public hospitals, the workers are being taken trained on handling protocols to ensure the safety of both patients and healthcare providers.

Phone financiers hit big as borrowers bypass security locks to evade payment

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2024-12-06 20:00:00

Kenya’s asset financing market has significantly reshaped access to essential tools like smartphones, offering millions of low-income earners a lifeline to the digital economy.

Saccos urged to strengthen risk management to safeguard their resources

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2024-12-06 14:49:24

More than 90% of Saccos in the country lack effective risk identification and mitigation strategies, a situation that could lead to increased losses of members’ funds.

Saccos challenged to work on risk management to safeguard wealth

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2024-12-07 07:00:00

Stakeholders admit many cooperatives lack effective risk mitigation strategies. Players attribute the lack of strategies to ineptitude among directors and top managers.

KDC strengthens livestock resilience through knowledge exchange programme

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2024-12-11 15:46:55

The Kenya Development Corporation hosted an exchange programme under the Drive (de-risking, inclusion, and value enhancement) project, designed to address challenges faced by pastoralists.

Help transform Nairobi into smart city, resident associations told

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2024-12-14 18:53:21

Resident associations have the potential to transform Nairobi into a modern and smart city, Jubilee Holdings Ltd Group CEO Julius Kipng’etich has said.

Agriculture insurance takes root with tech

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2024-12-17 10:09:22

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered picture based insurance, allowing farmers to take photos for advice or quantifying losses

New Basmati variety takes Ahero rice fields by storm

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2025-01-09 14:56:37

the few farmers who agreed to plant Basmati sold their entire stock, and the buyers were still asking for more.

State to publish amended ICT Bill as cybercrime threats rise

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2025-01-15 08:00:00

The government is getting ready to publish the amended draft of the ICT Authority Bill, 2024 for another round of public hearings.