A man using a deodorant. In Kenya, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) outlines all requirements for manufacturing non-medicinal cosmetic products. A good scent can have a calming effect. A quick spray of perfume can instantly lift your spirits. A touch of lipstick can change the tone of your entire day. A softly flickering candle can soothe the senses after long hours of stress. These rituals have become common over the years and are more than cosmetic and they are emotional, cultural, and deeply personal.Smells play a significant role in human behaviour. The earliest known use of perfume can be traced to…
Author: by EUNICE KANDIE
The stalled building of the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) in Nairobi.In the heart of Nairobi’s industrial area, a large concrete structure looms, glass fittings on parts of the structure falling off, while blue paint on other sections peeling off. This is a skeleton of a dream that once symbolised Kenya’s hope for scientific and industrial innovation.This is the stalled building of the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI), a project that was meant to revolutionise the country’s capacity for applied research and industrial development. The once-promising project now stands as a stark reminder of how we…