The iHouse
Clayton Homes has introduced what they call “a home with form, function & features for a less dependent, more responsible living environment.” – the iHouse.
The iHouse has nothing to do with the iconic Apple Inc., even though Clayton CEO and President Kevin Clayton said the following about it:
We love what it represents. We are [...]
NOTE: The following post was first published on Tuesday, 31 Mar 2009. It has now been republished as an addendum to our previous post about Looking back to see Ahead on Water Harvesting and Conservation. Enjoy!
Heavy Rains
The rains have started falling in most areas of our country.
It saddens my heart when I see all the [...]
“We never change, do we? no, no
We never learn, do we?”
- Coldplay (We Never Change)
Oh no. Not Again!
As I write this, the Red Cross and the governments of several African countries (including Kenya) are trying to manage a floods crisis occasioned by the current El Nino rains. Reuters last reported that the floods have claimed [...]
This post was first published on Thursday, 02 Apr 2009 at 20:46hr.
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Indigenous Tree species
When I was growing up, there were very many tree species in my village. I am still under 30, but I had the chance [...]
FACT:
It no longer rains as much as it used to.
Intermittent Rain
The absence of reliable rain patterns in Kenya in the recent past has necessitated a rethink of the way we grow food. Rain fed agriculture is becoming less and less viable in Kenya. Farmers have incurred losses when their crops have failed, owing to lack [...]
This past week, I went over to Kenyatta University.
I took time to walk around and really enjoyed their well manured lawns, very many trees and well-kept flower beds.
Natural Shade
Adjacent to the University Library, there is an expansive room – The Reading Area. My area of interest was the pavement that connects the reading area to [...]
Cold and Wet
Today was a particularly cold day. And a wet one too. That is what makes it different from the recent past.
Lately, it’s been all dusty and really hot. The Meteorological Department has predicted El Nino rains in coming months. Where I live, it was all dull and foggy today.
The last time these rains [...]
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