Trucks On Your Way
By Philip Barasa, DevReporter, Busia County
The long queues being witnessed along the Kisumu-Busia Highway leading to the border is turning chaotic. According to Senator Hon. Moses Wetangula, the situation is becoming a real danger to the local residents. The queue in Busia stretches towards the direction of River Sio while another...
Fake Fertilizer threatens Government’s Efforts to Ensure Food Security
By Emanuel Kipkorir Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Agricultural transformation and inclusive growth are one of the twelve elements of the Kenya Kwanza Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. Fertilizer subsidy is one of the ways the government is using to achieve transformation in the agricultural sector.
In 2023, the country harvested approximately 61 million bags, up from...
Chang’aa: The Illicit Brew Tied to Survival and Struggle in Busia County
By Philip Barasa, DevReporter, Busia County
Key Highlights
Rising unemployment among youth has fuelled a surge in changaa consumption, as many turn to cheap alcohol to escape boredom and hopelessness.
Local women speak out on how changaa has torn families apart, contributing to domestic violence and neglect within households.
Residents accuse some law enforcement...
Kajiado women turn communal beading into profitable enterprise
By Christine Wangoi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Quick facts about beadwork.
It is majorly done by women, because they the one who ordinarily remain at home to look after the children
It is a cultural leisure activity passed to women and a way of ensuring that a woman is always busy
It has now turned into...
Youth Embrace Peace and Inclusion in Government as a motivation for Mature Politics
By Sefu Sabila, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Youth in Kenya are currently at the centre of politicians’ attention, as they present opportunities for more votes in their ballot boxes. The country's largest population are the youth. This age group is however known for low turn out during polling day.
During the mass registration of new voters,...
Adoption of Avocado in Trans Nzoia County
By Emanuel Tarus, DevReporter Trans Nzoia County
Over the years, Trans Nzoia County has been known as the country’s food basket due to its potential of producing over six million bags of maize per year in over 100,000 hectares of land.
But the reputation of the County is slowly fading away as the introduction of other...
North Rift Livestock Farmers Oppose Mass Vaccination of Animals Against Diseases
By Emanuel Kipkorir Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Key highlights
Government targets 22 million cattle, 50 million goats and sheep for vaccination
Vaccination meant to control transboundary animal diseases, enhance animal productivity
Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute (KEVEVAPI) manufactures vaccines to be used
Farmers, Kenya Veterinary Association oppose mass vaccination
President William Ruto insists the...
Meru County: Rural Prosperity through Dairy Farming
Brian Gitonga, DevReporter, Meru County
Key Highlights
Ayrshire, Jersey and Friesian are the main dairy cow breeds in Meru.
Substandard commercial feeds are a challenge to dairy farmers in the area.
Agriculture is vital to Kenya’s economy because it comprises about 33% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
According to the current Kenya Dairy Board (KDB)...
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