Get and Read The Scholar Magazine Issue 30
Get and Read The Scholar Magazine Issue 30

Technology

Aquacheck soil moisture probe device. PHOTO/Crop Nutrition Services Ltd.

Aquacheck, the new technology helping farmers save irrigation water amid drought

One year ago, James Nderitu, a farmer, would spend about KSh1300 as labor costs for irrigating his 5-acre farm where he grows vegetables. Nderitu says his farm would consume about 50,000 liters of irrigation water...
Lt. Col. (Rtd) Mathews Waria, Director Sentinel Protection Services Ltd giving a speech during Securexpo East Africa conference at Sarit Center, Nairobi, on March 7-9, 2023. PHOTO/Securexpo.

Security conference calls for cybercrime prevention

The recently concluded 5th Securexpo East Africa 2023 rooted for sustainability in the Cyber and Homeland Security and Fire and Safety industry in East Africa. The Montogomery Group organized the three-day event held at Sarit...
Professionals at Kuunda Construction Ltd offer top-notch services on diverse construction projects. PHOTO/Kuunda.

Collaborating for Success: Why involve professionals in construction projects

When embarking on any construction or engineering project, it's crucial to have a team of professionals with the expertise and skills needed to execute the project successfully. From architects and engineers to project managers...
Mariatu Kamara, Country Director and Representative for International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), addresses delegates during the AAE2023 at KICC, Nairobi. PHOTO/Courtesy.

AGRIBUSINESS: Kenya hosts 6th Africa Agri Expo, roots for sustainable agriculture

The 6th Africa Agri Expo (AAE2023), in partnership with Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, happened on February 8 and 9, 2023. It aimed at connecting Africa to the global agribusiness industry. Organized by the...
John Magiro (center), the founder and CEO of Magiro Power, chatting with staff. PHOTO/Courtesy.

How Magiro hydropower energy is changing lives

With an estimated 80% of all electric energy produced being geothermal, Kenya is the continent's top renewable energy generator.  Significant investments in geothermal, hydro, wind and solar sources come with this. Kenya's renewable energy When President William...
Children busy on smartphones. The use of technology, embedded on smartphones, Tablets, iPads and Computers has been on the rise among children. Parents should be concerned about what their children are accessing online. Photo/iStock

How digital technology is impacting your child’s life

You may have grown up in a world that was very different from today's, in terms of technological advancement. Perhaps, there were only a few television channels or you vividly remember the days of black...

Youths benefit from innovation agency grants

The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) issued a Ksh. 800,000 grant to two youthful innovators to work on a solar powered cooking boilers project. The agency gave the grant to the two Nyamira based youths...