Latest opinion stories from across Kenya.
What is a turbine house? Wind turbines have been around us for a long while now, and so is the concept of reusing things. In the mechanical structure of a wind turbine, there is the top most part of the mast that houses the generator,…
In Africa’s growing construction sector, understanding the distinction between claims and variations in Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) contracts is vital for the successful execution of projects. Both claims and…
The US government has announced a $430 million investment in 14 projects aimed at boosting the country’s domestic clean energy production. According to financial statistics from the Department of Energy (DOE), the global market for clean…
The world’s most advanced 3D printer for construction is already making waves in Africa’s construction industry. For 3D printing of real concrete, the new 3D printer system is equipped with an extendable ground-based track system.…
Chinese manufacturer Dongfang Electric holds the current world record for the most powerful offshore wind turbine rated at 26 MW. Developed through DF Wind’s advanced platform architecture, the unit integrates a next-generation…
By Tony O. Elumelu I am a proud Nigerian and a proud African. I am also a philanthropist and entrepreneur—and I have seen firsthand that to effectively tackle climate change within the African context, from Egypt to Nigeria to South…
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, offering support, and championing the fight against a disease that affects millions globally. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world,…
Since the inception of carbon fibers in the 1950’s and first use and application in the aerospace industry, carbon fibers have seen an enormous shift in their design, use, and application in the modern world. After a decade of its…
Chinese manufacturer, Sany, holds the record for the world’s most powerful onshore wind turbine. At 15MW, the turbine is rated twice the figure of other market-leading models. Sany also notes that they are pleased with this ambitious…
Steel – the good old marvel of innovation and the go-to material for use in construction and infrastructure, is facing a test of time in the 21st century – the age of innovation, sustainability, among other things. Good old steel has seen…
Ever since the impeachment of Deputy President (former) Rigathi Gachagua started, the Kenyan political scene has been lively, and politics has been sweet—sweeter than what Radio Maisha sports presenter Stephen Mukangai usually says is the…
MeerKAT telescope is a recent, cutting-edge radio astronomy project situated in the expansive Karoo area of South Africa and which has placed the nation on the map of space observation missions. This yields an impressive array of 64…
The Beaulieu Park Station in Chelmsford that is still under construction is to open as Essex’s first new railway station constructed by J Murphy & Sons Ltd. The first completion year was in 2019, but the construction has faced many…
Many years there has been an idea about building a bridge that would connect the African and European continents. The most reasonable place to make such bridge to Africa would be the Strait of Gibraltar where Africa and Europe are only 14…
South Africa’s wind energy is taking shape as it constructs 1.3 GW of wind energy projects, with 53 GW in the development pipeline. The wind energy industry in South Africa has hopes to take the leading position in the country’s plans…
Cyberattacks on various organisations, including South African government departments, are a stark reminder that cybercriminals increasingly target public and private sector organisations.
By Tony O. Elumelu CFR The strength of our world lies in our unity and our collective purpose. This statement resonates deeply as I reflect on the important conversations held during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly…
LaGuardia Airport has also been undergoing massive upgrade that has cost $8 billion to convert the airport into a first world airport. The renovation works were completed in 2022 to solve numerous problems, and Flightradar24 users pointed…
For organisations that need to support business applications through network modernisation, high-quality enterprise connectivity at the edge and at branch level is not cheap.
The Channel Tunnel, often called the ‘Chunnel’ or ‘The Channel Fixed Link’, is one of the most significant engineering marvels of the modern world. Running between Folkestone in England and Coquelles near Calais in France, it has…
Africa’s infrastructure gap remains a critical barrier to the continent’s development. With an estimated $130-170 billion needed annually to meet infrastructure demands, the challenge is both significant and complex. However, bridging this…
The new university funding model in Kenya no longer relies on direct government funding through HELB.
Today, Ørsted is among the world’s largest renewable energy companies and the global leader in offshore wind. Quite a U-turn for the company that just some years ago was one of Europe’s most coal-dependent energy producers. Ørsted has…
As Luyanda Mgqamqo, labour spokesperson for the Western Cape-based Building Industry Bargaining Council (BIBC) points out, decent work can only be realised when there are meaningful benefits for employees. “This has advantages for both…
