Fertilizer Subsidy and Food Security
By Emanuel Kipkorir Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
When he assumed office on 13 September 2022, President William Ruto immediately did away with the previous government’s subsidy programme on basic essential commodities, saying that it was not sustainable.
Instead, Ruto’s administration resorted to subsidising production where over four million farmers were registered across...
It is Time for Leaders to Focus on Social Welfare of the People
By Georgina Akoth, DevReporter, Kisumu County
Key Points
• The next leadership in line should focus on the social welfare of the people as a way of addressing the issue of high cost of living in the coming years.
• Leaders should find ways of solving the case of youth unemployment.
As Kenya approaches the general election...
Filming the Rural
By Sefu Sabila, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia
Hodari Arts Creations is a fast rising film group based in Trans Nzoia County focused on producing creative works about day-to-day living.
Before venturing into film, the group was doing educational skits on gender-based violence, behavioural change among teenagers and advocating for peace.
"What makes us outstanding is...
Why Women Are Becoming Mechanics
By Lilian Onyango, National DevReporter
Being a female mechanic is something which is seen as breaking the tradition in the automotive industry. For decades now, only men have dominated the industry.
Cecelia Matheka is a female mechanic at the Karioko garage where she works with men along the dusty road. The place might...
Will the European Union-funded Banana Processing Factory in Kisii Cut off the Broker-Farmer Extortion Chain?
By Elizabeth Angira, DevReporter, Kisii County
Mr Fred Omoke, a retired public servant, ventured into banana farming in Kisii County about 15 years ago to supplement his family’s nutrition and diversify his sources of livelihood. But the project that initially looked promising was frustrated by middlemen in the banana value chain, pushing...
Book Launch: “The Failed Quest for Electoral Justice” on the Kenyan Elections 2017, Authored by John Onyando. Event Organised by Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) on 16 July 2018...
Part One – Setting the Stage with George Kegoro, Executive Director, KHRC.
Part Two – Overview of the Book with John Onyando the Author.
Part Three – Where we go to as a Country by Dr. Miruru Waweru, National Chairman, The Third Way Alliance, Kenya.
Part Four – Contributions by Hon. Otiende Amollo
Part Five – Contributions from...