Hyacinth
Kenya to start producing fertilizer from hyacinth
[dropcap]K[/dropcap]enya is set to start manufacturing organic fertilizer from water hyacinth after the Kenya Industrial Training Institute (KITI) signed a memorandum of understanding...
JACKSON OKATA2 Mins read
Hyacinth a threat to fishing in L. Victoria
 Widespread invasion of most primary fish breeding zones by the water hyacinth weed is threatening commercial fishing in Lake Victoria. Environmental experts say use...
KNA1 Mins read
Kisumu to get factory that will turn water hyacinth into ‘gold’
The government plans to establish a fertilizer factory utilizing water hyacinth as raw materials to end the weed menace on Lake Victoria and...
KNA1 Mins read
Simon Mwaura: Scientist who created bhang food supplement
Simon Mwaura, a biochemist scientist based in Murang’a, is a controversial figure. In January 2014, he unveiled a marijuana (bhang) based drug and...
BUSINESS TODAY1 Mins read
Hyacinth is worth billions! A kilo is selling for Sh225
Aquatic weeds, including the much dreaded hyacinth, are key components in making of organic fertilizer used in arid and semi-aid areas. Mr Simon Mwaura, a...
BT Reporter2 Mins read
