Listen Despite the rural electrification programme solar has emerged as the preferred low cost option for many dairy farmers. Some Sh12.4 billion worth of milk produced across the country in 2018 went to waste, according to the year’s Economic Survey. Blame for this atrocious wastage and subsequent financial losses has fallen mostly on poor handling […]
Listen The simple technologies below are helping farmers add value to their produce before taking them to market thereby increasing their earnings. Peanut butter in three easy steps This machine showcased at an expo at the University of Eldoret is made up of three parts, namely the flour miller, the decorticator and grinder, enabling one […]
Listen Kenya’s Colombia Mild is valued for its balance, and complex but powerful wine-toned acidity wrapped in sweet berry-toned fruitiness. Kenya’s coffee industry is very popular, especially for its strong aroma, cooperative milling system and auctioneering. Kenya is rated 21st among the world’s best coffee producers. Coffee exports account for about five percent of all […]
Listen Over the years, sugar output has remained below local demand forcing the country to import sugar to fill the gap despite investments in sector. Sugar is the second-largest contributor to Kenya’s agricultural growth after tea. There are three sugar-belts in Kenya; Nyando, the western sugar belt and the south Nyanza sugar zone. Approximately five […]
Listen Ministry of Health The Ministry of Health is charged with formulation and implementation of health policy, sanitation policy, preventive and promotive health services, HIV/Aids and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) programmes, treatment and management, health education, family planning, food and food handling, and health inspections. Its vision is to have ‘a healthy, productive and globally […]
Listen Healthcare financing gaps: Many shortfalls exist in the provision of UHC in Kenya. Apart from the government coming up with innovative ways to increase the national health budget, it can also tap into other sources of funding for the health sector in order to bridge these gaps. The government can introduce special taxes such […]
Listen Provision of UHC is part of the Kenya’s efforts to attain the highest standard of the desired status of health. It aims at ensuring all Kenyans quality, promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitation health services without suffering financial hardship. UHC lowers the healthcare cost in the economy; forces doctors to offer the same standards of […]
Listen Health infrastructure is critically important in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). According to the Ministry of Health, health infrastructure is defined as ‘all the physical infrastructure, inpatient beds, equipment, transport and technology (including ICT) required for effective delivery of services at the National Government and County Government level.’ The World Health Organisation (WHO) on […]
Listen Nyeri County It registered 716,947 people under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the government initiative aimed at providing improved and cost-effective healthcare. Through a concerted and collaborative approach, the county has ensured that 349,901 households, with 86.2 percent of its population, are under the programme. According to the Nyeri County Executive Committee Member for […]
Listen Healthcare financing gaps: Financing gaps exist in the provision of UHC in Kenya. Apart from the government coming up with innovative ways to increase the national health budget, it can also tap into other sources of funding to bridge these gaps. The government can introduce specials taxes such are Sin Tax (on alcohol and […]