Today’s Solutions: August 17, 2026

Used plastic is being given a new lease of life in Kenya. It is melted and then used to make poles for construction and road signs. The concept is still new in Kenya – and expensive given the manufacturing costs – but the poles are slowly changing the landscape. Kenya’s female water tank masons are delivering measurable benefits to their communities and their country. We look at Kenya’s ambitious plans to transform into a newly…

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