Posts by Davis Weddi

Scientists in Rwanda have found trees that could generate clean electricity. Scientists at Rwanda Forestry Authority have identified two tree species with potential to generate clean electricity, bringing power to remote communities. Rwanda has set a target of 100 per cent electricity access by 2030, but access to power in rural areas is still limited.…

Malawi’s solar-powered milking project could transform the livelihoods of small-scale dairy farmers living off-grid. When Robert Mbendera started out as a small-scale dairy farmer in rural Malawi 20 years ago, milking the one cow he owned was an arduous, time-consuming process. “It would take about 80 minutes to milk the cow — that’s 80 minutes…

Ugandan researchers have come up with a simple set of guidelines to help bakeries comply with food safety standards – potentially saving them from closure. The new standards for bread and cake production were designed to be practical and easily understood by all bakers, regardless of their educational background. Introduced by the Uganda National Bureau…

Rwandan innovators are taking on air pollution with a monitoring device that tracks vehicle emissions in real-time, shutting down the engine if levels get too high. Rwanda’s urban population is rapidly growing, deepening concerns about air pollution and the harm it’s causing to public health. “Exposure to harmful emissions can lead to long-term health issues,”…