UK Research Proposes To Install Geothermal Cooling Systems In Kenyan Households

Posted on :Wednesday , 7th August 2024

A team of researchers from Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen, Scotland, is installing geothermal cooling systems in Kenya's economically disadvantaged regions. The team will subsequently look into how implementing such systems affects a number of heat stress and well-being parameters, such as activity levels, heart rate, skin temperature and sleep quality.

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Kenya's Vaccine Cold Chain Receives A Big Infrastructure Update

Posted on :Thursday , 6th June 2024

With over 2,000 pieces of new, improved equipment being integrated and expanded into Kenya's enormous vaccine supply chain, there is growing hope that unreached children will have reliable access to inoculation.

Kenya's vaccination system has gotten an important upgrade, 2,061 pieces of new and enhanced cold chain equipment, worth $7.09 million (1.1 billion Kenyan shillings),. . .

60 Vaccination Coolers Distributed by Nyeri County Government

Posted on :Wednesday , 10th April 2024

To improve vaccine storage, the Nyeri County government will provide 60 coolers to public health facilities and dispensaries for Sh30 million. 

Eight sub-counties will receive the cold chain (regular immunisation) equipment, which is used to store vaccines, at a few chosen health facilities. 

Governor Mutahi Kahiga declared during the flagging-off. . .

Under The Afcfta, Kenya Imports Refrigerators From South Africa

Posted on :Monday , 4th March 2024

Under the terms of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Kenya is importing its first shipment of electronics, industrial and agricultural goods, including refrigerators, from South Africa.

Under the same programme, Kenya is anticipated to export fruits, vegetables, tea and coffee in exchange in the upcoming weeks.

The first commercial exports f. . .

Africa's off-grid energy cold storage projects will benefit from $1.09 million in funds secured by InspiraFarms

Posted on :Thursday , 1st February 2024

Recent funding of $1.09 million (€1 million) has been obtained by InspiraFarms Cooling, a well-known cooling solutions supplier with headquarters in Kenya. The company's off-grid energy cold storage initiatives throughout Africa will benefit greatly from this contribution. Key participants in this round of investment include Factor, KawiSafi and the Foundation for Clean E. . .