Sodium,sodium-ion battery Stories

Scientists develop Sodium-Ion battery that charges to 80 per cent in six minutes
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 30, 2025

This innovation offers a promising alternative to lithium-based batteries, leveraging the abundance and low cost of sodium to address critical challen...

Excessive salt consumption linked to rising cases of hypertension in Kenya
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 31, 2024

High salt consumption is linked to 30 per cent of hypertension cases and related diseases, contributing to 1.65 million deaths annually due to cardiov...

Public exposed to toxic chemical spill in Kiambu urged to seek immediate medical help
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 22, 2024

NEMA raised an alarm after several containers of sodium cyanide were reported missing.

'Tasty but risky': Why you should stop adding raw salt to cooked food
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 12, 2024

The addition of raw salt (sodium chloride) to ready meals is so ingrained that many exceed the recommended limit, despite associated health risks.

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