The Sh20 billion Mwache Multipurpose Dam project in Kwale County that has been delayed for over six years is finally set to start on November 1st and will take 40 months to be completed. The delay has mainly been caused by compensation disputes between the locals, leaders, and the government. More than half, marking 77 per cent of the residents have been compensated already by the government and are expected to relocate to create space for the project to begin, the residents have confirmed their readiness to relocate after receiving compensation, the rest of them are still waiting to be compensated by the end of October. The critical project is expected to generate water to be supplied in Mombasa and Kwale Counties, that have been facing inadequate clean water supply. Water is a very vital part of life and the residents of these counties should start celebrating as the project will see them enjoy clean and surplus water distribution. At least 16,000acres of land is needed, which means that around 12,000 people will be displaced for the World Bank co-funded project to be implemented. The Fungulani people will have to adjust to the changes that will be brought by the project since the displacement is nothing compared to the joy that awaits them. Kinango Sub-county, where the construction will take place will finally find rescue from drought. According to National Lands Commissioner (NLC), Kazungu Kambi, the 84 meters high project will produce at least 186 000 cubic meters of water per day for Kwale, Mombasa and Kilifi residents. He expressed his appreciation to Kwale County government for their continued support in every step towards keeping the project afloat. The support brings hope and a successful project can be foreseen. Initially, there were issues that brought delays as, Mr. Mvurya, Kwale county governor sought Water Cabinet Secretary (CS) Sicily Kariuki’s intervention over the compensation issues arguing that the local government had been side lined in key decision-making processes. After realizing that the project will not only be a boost for agribusiness through irrigation but will also improve the economy of the country, the issues were solved and the project will soon kick off. The government also launched the construction of Dam, earlier this year in Kwale County. Upon completion, the dam will relieve at least 40,000 residents who will be supplied by the clean water from the dam.
Which is the right lighting for your room? Choosing the right lighting improves and promotes productivity, makes you comfortable and at peace. Everyone has a craving to relax and to be comfortable in their own space, which is why you need to invest in proper lighting, it creates a bond between people, and brings happiness as it enhances closeness among people. Think about having the right light in your bedroom, sitting room, kitchen, study. Good moods will be enhanced. Light fixtures can end up being the focus point in a room. How one physically feels in a room greatly depends in lighting. Minimal, quality light is recommended. Too much light can be dangerous. Both natural and artificial light should be taken into consideration when designing your space. Matching light levels to the work being done is important, you need the right quality and right amount of light. You need a brightly lit cooking space- kitchen and not so bright light for reading, a lamp would be good. Lighting is so powerful and can be used to manipulate space and hence affect the feeling in the space. It also affects how we interpret textures and colours, but only if it is done properly.
Biogas continues to be mentioned as a cost effective, clean, green energy that is a most preferred alternative to turn to as a result of the increase in price of fuel leading to exaggerated cost of cooking gas and Liquified Petroleum Gas. (LPG). It is however limited since not everyone can benefit from it as the gas majorly depends on regular distribution of waste products from domestic animals like cow dung, pig droppings. This makes zero-grazing, dairy and pig farmers to fully and easily benefit from the option as they get the raw materials free of charge. The readily available clean, green energy is only costly at the initial stages of installation of bio-digester receptacles up to the houses which is a one-time procedure and cannot be compared to the cost of petroleum gas or cooking gas. The bio-digester is the receptacle that stores the methane gas produced from animals’ wastes. Biogas is eco-friendly, reduces soil and water pollution, it involves the use of few technological advances, hence not complicated to use. Improper installation of the bio-digester receptacle can however lead to blowing up with severe damages which can be prevented and cannot be compared to its cost effectiveness. Since farming is wide spread across the world, methane use from farming activities is highly encouraged to help solve the problem of green waste in markets. The effluent from bio- digesters can still be used as manure hence nothing goes to waste, the soil also benefits and gains fertility. There are companies in Kenya that deal with installation of bio-digester receptacles hence this is not a new concept in Kenya. Citizens and institutions are however urged to use biogas for clean energy and even if they do not have free access to the animals’ wastes, they can get them from nearby slaughter houses at a fee. Citizens and farmers who have been using biogas for cooking and lighting have greatly benefited and do not have any regrets of using it. They have no dream of turning back to other sources of energy. The merits outweigh the demerits and since nobody wants to spend more money on cooking and petroleum gas, with the tough times brought to the economy by Covid-19, biogas is the immediate remedy, and one can get the raw materials free of charge. Kenya is making efforts to use clean energy like wind power and geothermal, farmers should therefore feel challenged to use little or no cost at all for energy and especially during these tough economic times of price increment in fuel products.