Independent Candidates Giving ‘Big’ Parties Sleepless Nights
By Sefu Sabila, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia
Independent candidates form the largest portion in the forthcoming elections. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) cleared 7,111 independent candidates to run for elective posts.
In a past interview, the Registrar of Political Parties, Anne Nderitu, had indicated that many independent candidates would be on the ballot for the...
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,...
Meet Reuben Orone, the Athlete on a 383 Kilometer Peace Walk
By Emanuel Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
As the country heads towards 9 August, Kenyans are praying for peaceful elections. Reuben Orone a peace ambassador in Trans Nzoia County has gone a notch higher; he is on a walk from Kitale to Nairobi with a peace message.
In an exclusive interview with Radio Baraza, Orone, a...
Trans Nzoia Residents’ Understanding of a Political Manifesto
By Emanuel Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Politicians eyeing elective posts in the Country have been flashing and sharing their manifestos with the electorate.
Deputy President William Ruto who is flying the United Democratic Alliance flag unveiled his ambitious manifesto on 30th June 2022, two weeks after Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition party candidate, Raila...
Early Marriage in the Suba Community
By Paul Odhiambo, DevReporter, Homa Bay County
Over the years, the issue of early marriage has been a great challenge to many communities and countries around the globe. In some contexts, young girls are married off early as part of custom practices while for others, it is to get wealth in terms...
Disability Is Not A Measure Of Leadership
By Sefu Sabila, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia
“We have a number of People With Disabilities (PWDs) who have shown interest in vying for Member of County Assembly (MCA) seats in wards within Kiminini constituency, Trans Nzoia County, like Waitaluk, Tuwan, Chepchoina Saboti and Sikhendu wards” Mr Ojiambo Opis, the chairman of PWDs in...
Young And A Mother
By Georgina Akoth, DevReporter, Kisumu County
Rising cases of teenage pregnancy has become a significant public health concern in Kenya. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that in Kenya, 1 in 5 girls get pregnant annually? while still teenagers.
Linet Otieno (not her real name) narrated to us how becoming a teenage mother...
Suicide: Is It A Social, Health Or Criminal Offence?
By Elizabeth Angira, DevReporter, Kisii County
Critical questions arise as to the extent to which suicide is a problem in Kenya and globally. At the same time, questions are also raised as to whether suicide is a social problem or health condition.
Statistics on suicide
According to a 2021 World Health Organization (WHO) report,...
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