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How to harvest surface runoff through rock catchment
A rock catchment is a type of ground catchment system whereby a large rocky surface is used as the source of surface runoff which is channeled and stored in either a tank or a dam. Rock catchments are, however, considered as a separate category because they are so different from other ground catchment systems having several distinctive features such as gravity flow supplies. Where suitable sites exist rock catchment dams are one of the cheapest and most effective types of rainwater storage system (granite inselbergs in Africa are ideal locations for rock catchments) For more… Continue reading →
Prof. Bancy Mati appointment of to the HLPE of the United Nations Committee on World Food Security (CFS).
Prof. Eng. Bancy Mati, has been appointed member of the Steering Committee (StC) of the High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE), of the United Nations Committee on World Food Security (CFS). The appointment was made by His Excellency Amb. Mario Arvelo, the Chairperson of the CFS, effective from 18 October 2019. Prof. Mati joins a team of 15 Experts from all over the world, and is one of only two Africans to serve as HLPE StC member. The new StC was inaugurated by the UN CFS on 26th… Continue reading →
Embrace Simple and Sustainable Technologies to Reduce Wastewater in Nairobi.
This was to the message by Prof. Bancy Mati, Director Water Research and Resource Center of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology during Kenya Sanitation Conference from the 28th to 31st October, 2019 at Kenyatta International Convention Centre, in Nairobi. This conference with the theme “Sanitation for All” was organized by The Ministry of Water and Sanitation of the Republic of Kenya with the aim of providing practical and innovative solutions towards the containment, collection, conveyance, treatment, disposal and re-use of waste water and sludge in both rural and urban settings. In her presentation,… Continue reading →
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2nd cohort of the UTNWF fellowship awardee gets acquainted to the project sites in the Upper Tana
Getting to know more about the project site before project implementation is key to achieving credible project outputs. This is what drove the Water Research and Resource and Center (WARREC) to conduct a two-day reconnaissance visits on 4th – 5th July 2019 for the 2nd cohort of the Upper Tana Nairobi Water Fund (UTNWF) fellowship awardee in the Upper Tana. The UTNWF Project Fellowships are awarded by The Water Research and Resource Center (WARREC) under its Upper Tana Nairobi Water Fund (UTNWF) – JKUAT component funded by The Nature Conservancy (TNC). The team comprising of… Continue reading →
WARREC Director Makes a Presentation on Water and SRI in Africa at the International Rice Congress in Changsha, China
Between June 26th to 29th , 2019, international experts have been meeting at the International Rice Development Conference on China-Africa Rice Development, being held in Changsha, China. Held under the auspices of the International Forum on Rice Development (IFRD), the congress aims to boost the development of international rice crop research and industry revitalization as part of China-Africa cooperation. At the core of the conference is to capture the latest advances in hybrid rice cultivation in the world and its relevance and applicability to Africa. The chairman of this conference is Academician Yuan Longping, the… Continue reading →
New technology boosts yields for Meru farmers
Horticulture farmer, Patrick Gikunda ,from Githongo Village, Meru county, like farmers elsewhere, had continued to grapple with challenges that negate productivity. All was well until availability of water for farming in the village became scarce over time. Farm production dwindled with water levels due to changing weather patterns. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) researcher, Simon Mogere, stationed in the area as part of a collaborative effort between the university and SNV (Stichting Nederlandse Vrijwilligers) – Netherlands noted: “For farmers in Meru, extreme weather has been a notable hindrance; a condition that has… Continue reading →
Enhancing resilience building key to positive transformation of livehood in arid areas in Kenya
This is the powerful message coming out of the convening of major stakeholders who implement programmes and projects on resilience livelihood in the arid zones of Kenya, combining nine counties taking place at Marigat Baringo County facilitated by staff from JKUAT. Water is at the centre of issues discussed, noting its central role in affecting both the challenges and solutions for the arid zones. The workshop started on 20th May 2019 with the aim of disseminating technical skills to participants who are key in implementing resilience programmes in the arid counties. JKUAT through its Water… Continue reading →