Understanding the economic cost of corruption in Kenya: Hundreds of activists protest against corruption in Nairobi, Kenya Dai Kurokawa/EPA-EFEKenya is perceived as one of the world’s most corrupt countries. It ranked 143 out of 180 countries on Transparency International’s 2017 corruption perception index. The only African countries that scored worse – among them Somalia, … [Read more...] about Understanding the economic cost of corruption in Kenya | The Conversation
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Kenya must wake up to the threat of an outbreak of Rift Valley fever | The Conversation
Kenya must wake up to the threat of an outbreak of Rift Valley fever: ShutterstockHeavy rainfall in Kenya has left a trail of destruction in parts of the country, leading to deaths and rendering roads impassable. Some rivers have burst their banks and dams have overflown for the first time in many years. The heavy rains present an additional … [Read more...] about Kenya must wake up to the threat of an outbreak of Rift Valley fever | The Conversation
What Kenya needs to do to take advantage of its rainfall | The Conversation
What Kenya needs to do to take advantage of its rainfall: About 40% of Nairobi's water supply gets lost on the way to consumers. Shutterstock/SopotnickiFor the past month Kenya has had torrential rainfall. This followed devastating droughts in parts of the country. The Conversation Africa’s Moina Spooner asked Maimbo Malesu how the country can make better use of the rains. … [Read more...] about What Kenya needs to do to take advantage of its rainfall | The Conversation
SA News: Kenya, Tanzania await a delegation of South African companies
Kenya, Tanzania await a delegation of South African companies: The objective of the TIM is to deliver on the DTI’s investment-led trade approach towards the African continent and to deepen bilateral trade and investment relations between South Africa and Kenya, and between South Africa and Tanzania as important ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews How much it costs to … [Read more...] about SA News: Kenya, Tanzania await a delegation of South African companies
Banning charcoal isn’t the way to go. Kenya should make it sustainable | The Conversation
Banning charcoal isn't the way to go. Kenya should make it sustainable: A woman sells charcoal in Nairobi, Kenya Flickr/Laura RantanenThe Kenyan government has clamped down on the production of charcoal, which it blames for environmental damage. A three-month ban on trading is in force in a number of counties. The Conversation Africa’s Moina Spooner spoke to Mary Njenga about … [Read more...] about Banning charcoal isn’t the way to go. Kenya should make it sustainable | The Conversation
