More developers, occupants opt for green buildings

More developers, occupants opt for green buildings

Developers around Kenya’s capital Nairobi are increasingly opting to build green buildings in efforts to help occupants save on their power and water costs, and lower their carbon footprints. Mi Vida Homes’ residential project at Garden City shopping mall complex is...
Rain factor in green energy drive

Rain factor in green energy drive

More countries are committing to going green in their energy use for a number of reasons ranging from climate change to energy independence. However, depending on a country’s location, weather patterns, policies and supply-demand dynamics, the path to a green status...
KenGen opts to raise Masinga dam spillway

KenGen opts to raise Masinga dam spillway

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has opted to raise Masinga hydroelectric dam’s spillway instead of the dam’s wall as earlier planned after conducting feasibility studies. The elevation plan was originally designed to increase dam water catchment, in...