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  • Less water, no soil, more fodder: Kenya farmers beat drought

    Justus Wanzala

    February 09, 2018 |

    Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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    Response Location: Kenya, Timau

    Over 5000 farmers across Kenya have begun using hydroponic techniques to grow fodder for their cows. This trend ensures milk production is still high in time of drought, when traditionally grown grass doesn’t do well. Groups including Hydroponics Kenya and Grandeur Africa have trained farmers in these water-saving techniques.

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  • Solar roof tiles offer tech boost for Kenya's rural classrooms

    Justus Wanzala

    August 25, 2017 |

    Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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    Response Location: Kenya, Murang’a

    In Kenyan schools, the use of “building-integrated photovoltaics” (BIPV) acts as an innovative way to get solar energy to schools. Variations of these solar tiles have spread internationally, aided by companies like Tesla. However, the impact in these Kenyan schools means students can do school work after dark and benefit from consistent computer accessibility, and schools can better plan and budget for energy use during the school year.

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  • Kenya learns to cook with solar power – even when the sun doesn't shine

    Justus Wanzala

    April 10, 2017 |

    Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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    Response Location: Kenya, Busia

    Farmers with a Vision is a community group helping install solar-powered stoves as a cleaner form of energy. The upsides include saving time, saving forests, and decreasing injuries. The biggest challenge is money, so Farmers with a Vision is connecting community members with microlenders. The increased use of solar cookstoves is an opportunity to improve health and the environment.

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  • Large-Scale Rainwater Harvesting Eases Scarcity in Kenya

    Justus Wanzala

    July 12, 2016 |

    Inter Press Service News Agency |

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    Response Location: Kenya, Narok

    Harvesting rainwater is a necessary practice throughout Kenya, but is especially important in the areas of the country that are arid or semiarid. The African Water Bank has made this process more accessibly to many in these areas by creating a less expensive and more efficient water conservation system.

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