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,...
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...
Young and A Mother
By Georgina Akoth, DevReporter, Kisumu County
Teenage pregnancy has become a significant public health concern in Kenya. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 1 in 5 girls get pregnant as teenagers.
According to the Ministry of Education in Kenya, every year, more than 1,000 candidates sit their national primary and secondary school leaving examinations while...
Suicide: Is it a social, health issue or criminal offence?
By Elizabeth Angira, DevReporter, Kisii County
Critical questions on the subject of suicide often arise. These questions revolve around how serious a problem suicide in Kenya is. Questions also arise as to whether suicide is a crime, a social problem or a health condition.
Statistics on suicide
“Every suicide is a tragedy that affects families, communities and...
Silent Scars: How Residents of Mwiki are Coping with Trauma After Waves of Violence and Loss
By Vivian Njagi, DevReporter, Nairobi Count
Key Highlights
Protests over poor service delivery, clashes with police, and the tragic loss of young lives have left the Mwiki community struggling with trauma that is difficult to heal.
Reports of inhumane conduct and brutal killings languish in police files without resolution.
There is an urgent need for...