Currently, manufacturing is undoubtedly the engine of any economy, but what happens if this vital industry comes under attack from new and previously unrecognised sources? Kenyan manufacturing is currently enjoying a resurgence, with sustained growth which has maintained its significant contribution to the country’s economy. The rapid integration of technology...
High masts, Kenya’s informal settlements’ game changer
Try to figure out a scenario where you are routinely forced to be indoors before nightfall because your neighbourhood isn’t lit and there is no socio-economic activity taking place outside. This can be quite frustrating, isn’t it? Unfortunately, thousands of households in informal settlements across Kenya have had to endure...
Impact of STEM on increasing demand for locally manufactured products
In the new curriculum (CBC), Science, Technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing, collectively known as STEM, is set to hold sway and dominate the future of the manufacturing industry. By offering an integrated approach that combines these different subjects through an interdisciplinary lens, and applying this framework to real-world situations, the STEM...
Government’s role in boosting local manufacturing industry
By Maureen Mwangi Like many other developing countries around the globe, Kenya’s traditional mode of industrialisation is agriculture. Therefore, Kenya has vested a lot in manufacturing agricultural products since its independence through government-owned firms. These firms were highly protected against unfair competition from imports in a bid to grow the...
Igniting the flame for the next generation
Despite serious campaigns in recent years encouraging students and young people into STEM studies, there is still a shortage of new recruits in many countries across the globe. Manufacturing and engineering remain vital in both developed and developing countries and it is crucial that today’s youth understand what a...
Decorative laser-cut metal, best for your home outdoor décor’
Transforming your outdoor space into a comfortable area is a great investment. It will enhance your lifestyle and give the whole family or clients in case of a commercial place a room to relax. Additionally, these home improvements will add considerable value to your residential or commercial place. In the...