Report cites level of cancer threat
At least 32,987 Kenyans died of cancer in 2018 as revealed by a latest report on the extent the disease has ravaged the country. The report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
Standard Media (Kenya)
-
Food shortage fears as worms, weeds attack farms
Christine Ndigwa, who has been growing maize for 20 years, shows how fall armyworms have attacked her crop. [Mercy Orengo, Standard] The Mt Kenya region is staring at a food crisis after armyworms invaded
-
Sh90 million molecular laboratory for rice research
An ultra-modern molecular laboratory for rice research in Mwea is due for completion by the end of this month. The Sh90 million complex will be used by crop scientists from African countries that produce
-
Moi University’s waste recycling project wins innovation contest
Moi University has won the Enactus Kenya national entrepreneurship and innovation competition for the second year running. The varsity’s team emerged winner at the 15th Enactus Kenya National Expo for
-
More than 1,200 animal traps found at Meru National Park
Satao, the exceptional and world famous bull elephant that was killed by poachers in the Tsavo East national park photo:courtesy More than a thousand animal snares suspected to have been set by poachers
-
Farmers using ash and sand to tame army worms spread
A section of farmers in Nakuru have resorted to traditional methods of dealing with army worms, a deadly pest that has invaded large swathes of land, causing devastation to farmers. John Sialo, who owns
-
State seeks Sh2.5 billion to clean up polluted River Athi
The government is seeking Sh2.5 billion to clean up River Athi, which is threatened by pollution. Water Principal Secretary Fred Segor says the ministry is in the process of setting up a team of experts
-
Farmers cry out for help as fall armyworms ravage fields
Maize farmers in Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties are frustrated as the fall armyworms continue to ravage their crops, raising fears of a poor harvest at the end of the season. Some small and large scale
-
Dengue fever reported in Kisumu
Kisumu County has reported its first locally-acquired dengue fever; weeks after some 153 related cases were confirmed in Mombasa. Chief Executive Officer of Health Dr Ojwang Lusi said a 16-year-old Chavakali
-
Farmers cry for help as armyworms ravage crops
As fall armyworms continue to wreak havoc on farms across the country, experts are warning that the damage could worsen the current food crisis. A report by the State Department of Agriculture had initially
-
Coffee pest outbreak threatens Kenya's yield
Gitari Ndambiri shows the devastating effect of the thrips insect on his crop in Kiamichiri village in Kirinyaga County. [photo by Munene Kamau, Standard] Kenya’s coffee output could be adversely affected