11/8/2007
New look for SearNet website!
Dear Rainwater Harvesters, As you have already noticed, SearNet has launched a new look for its site! The new site has cool, refreshing colors and is simple and easy to navigate. We hope you enjoy your tour through our site. Feel free to send us your comments regarding our new look! Best Regar...

 

11/7/2007
Is water scarcity a reality or the work of scare-mongers?
An interesting scenario is emerging as scientists clash over the gloomy projections of the water situation in the country. The Water Management Programme argues that Kenya has enough water to support up to seven times its current population, disputing climate change experts’ predictions. Mr Ma...

 

10/30/2007
Chinese executives visit WorldAgroforestry
A delegation from China’s Ministry of Water Resources visited the the World Agroforestry centre on Thursday October 24 to discuss possible partnerships with the Centre in soil and water conservation. The seven-member delegation, led by the Director General of the country’s Department of Soil and ...

 

10/30/2007
KRA Conducts International Training on Rainwater Harvesting
Kenya Rainwater Association (KRA) conducted its first International training on Rainwater Harvesting and Catchment Protection for Agricultural Officers from the Malawi’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security from 19th August to 16th September 2007. This is in line with the KRA mission of buildin...

 

10/24/2007
Legislating rainwater harvesting in Kenya
This is a research paper prepared by Loise Mutua, an Engineering student at the University of Nairobi attached to the Water Management Unit at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF). The study aims at examining the present policies on rainwater harvesting (RWH) with a view to identifying possible pre...

 

10/3/2007
11th SearNet International Conference - REMINDER
Theme: “Rainwater Harvesting for Improved Agricultural Productivity and Poverty Reduction” 3rd – 5th December 2007 LILONGWE, MALAWI Information Notes for Participants WELCOME TO THE “WARM HEART OF AFRICA” Location and Venues The conference will be held in Lilongw...

 

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