Community Learning Hub: Meru County Library’s Role in Access to Education and Growth
By Brian Gitonga, DevReporter, Meru County
In Summary
Meru County Library charges Kshs 20 for daily access.
The Library mentors grade 5-7 students in writing, resulting in a short story collection publication.
The Library offers training programs, including graphic design, to promote youth self-reliance.
A recent African Population and Health Research Center study reveals that...
Ndaragwa’s Road Woes: Residents Share Struggles with Dilapidated Networks and Daily Frustrations.
By Wangeci Githinji, DevReporter, Nyandarua County
Lack of adequate and efficient road infrastructure is hindering economic development in Nyandarua County
Residents of Ndaragwa Constituency, Nyandarua County are facing challenges due to poor road network
There is need for better road connections with neighbouring counties such as Laikipia, Nakuru, and Kiambu, in order to boost...
The Gaps Between Kenya’s Public Transport Code of Conduct and its Real World Application in Nairobi County – Part 1
By Polly Gitau, DevReporter, Nairobi County
Key Highlights
Kenya’s public transport business has expanded rapidly, becoming one of the major contributors to the country’s economy.
Kenyan public transport sector has remained under the control of private investors, which has introduced numerous challenges for the Kenyan public.
The code of conduct also aims to establish guiding...
Bidding Farewell to Period Poverty in Kibera Slums
By John Mwilwatsi, DevReporter, Nairobi County
Key Highlights
Informal settlements in Nairobi are grappling with period poverty.
Men are beginning to champion menstrual health to help end period poverty.
The government needs to expedite creation of laws to ensure that girls and women can access sanitary pads, either for free or at affordable prices.
Many...
Does the zone have sufficient water supply from Nairobi County to support the proposed construction?
This is an excerpt from the Rhapta Road Residents Association public participation meeting on a proposed construction of multi-storey apartment blocks in the area. The meeting was held on 8 June 2024.
You can find the full proceedings here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n54QLIR-8k
What are some key questions every resident should ask when addressing a new construction in their neighbourhood?
An excerpt from the Rhapta Road Residents Association public participation on a proposed construction of multi-storey apartment blocks in the area. The meeting was held on 8 June 2024.
You can find the full proceedings here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98iWitUpFjE
Rhapta Road Residents Association Public Participation on Proposed Construction
The principle of Public Participation requires that citizens take part in the decision-making processes on all matters that affect them.
This is stressed at Article 10 in the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on National Values and Principles of Governance. The CoK, 2010 expounds on the same at Article 118 on dealing with the affairs of...
Femicide Crisis Threatens Gender Equality and Mainstreaming Efforts
By Kipkorir Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Key Highlights
Femicide on the rise despite numerous anti-femicide campaigns.
Trans Nzoia joins the list of County governments with gender policies in place.
Policy to address harmful gender practices and facilitate inclusive development
Political goodwill needed to achieve gender equality.
27 January, 2024, thousands of Kenyan...