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Is it okay to boil water more than once, or should you empty the kettle every time?
Is it okay to boil water more than once, or should you empty the kettle every time?
The Conversation  |  Jul 20, 2025

During boiling, some volatile organic compounds might escape into the air, but the amount of the inorganic compounds (such as metals and salts) remain...

Water CS calls for action as Kenya's Non-Revenue Water crisis hits 60%
Water CS calls for action as Kenya's Non-Revenue Water crisis hits 60%
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 07, 2024

Non-Revenue Water, measure of water lost through leakages, theft, or inefficiency stands at an alarming 60 per cent, far above the national average of...

Mombasa water vendors reap big as fresh water shortage bites
Mombasa water vendors reap big as fresh water shortage bites
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 26, 2024

A 20-litre jerry can of fresh water now sells at Sh50 up from Sh20 due to increased demand.

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