ENERGY AND FOOD SECURITY

ENERGY AND FOOD SECURITY

Ever thought of a relationship between energy and food security? Well the two are interlinked and have considerable impacts on the human livelihood and development. But what is Energy Security? The United Nations puts it as “access to clean, reliable and...
Can Water Use Also Be More Efficient?

Can Water Use Also Be More Efficient?

By Ombajo  V Gedion Of all the resources that seem to have long been forgotten, water leads the pack. Rarely do we hear of its conservation or efficient use being championed. Throughout history, water has been inexpensive to a larger extent and has also been greatly...
The Dangers of Commoditizing Compressors

The Dangers of Commoditizing Compressors

Compressed air is one of the most misunderstood utilities in industry. Case in point – yesterday I overheard a conversation at a hardware shop between a customer and a sales person. Customer – “I would like a compressor, 200 liters.” (Attendant...
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ENERGY AND POWER

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ENERGY AND POWER

BY OMBAJO VINCENT GEDION The confusion surrounding these two words cannot be gainsaid. In fact, the confusion also reigns within professional circles of engineers, scientists and technicians. And when the two words are in the vicinity of each other, for instance in a...
Simple Factors Affecting Solar Performance worth Knowing

Simple Factors Affecting Solar Performance worth Knowing

Simple Factors Affecting Solar Performance worth Knowing Over the past five years, solar energy use has grown in East Africa and especially Kenya. Boosted by a government regulation on solar energy and high cost of power, many Kenyans and commercial entities have...