HAND-OUTS: A charm to undecided voters
By Sefu Sabila, DevReporter Trans Nzoia
Hand-outs and tips have become a major phenomenon during the electioneering period in Kenya. With so many different terms used to define them, for instance, “kunawa” or “kugwara” depending on the area, hand-outs no longer have a major impact on the voting patterns, except that they now target the...
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...
Politicians, We are Peaceful
By Jack Ochieng Ohito, DevReporter, Siaya County
AREA OF FOCUS
Bodaboda operators have joined hands to stop the hooliganism normally seen during the electioneering period
Over 1.5 million members of the sector drawn from 47 counties through an initiative started by NCIC #ELECTION BILA NOMA, have promised to maintain peace in the country
Saying no...
How Safe are Women With Disabilities During Elections?
By Grace Wamaitha, DevReporter, Nakuru County
As Kenyans prepare for the general elections in August 2022, it is necessary to consider that women with disabilities are more vulnerable to political violence. Most reported cases of sexual offenses with respect to Kenya’s post-election violence during the disputed presidential election of 2007, are yet...
National Elections Conference 2022 – Media Framing and Opinion Polls in Shaping the Electoral Process
Part 1 – Opening Remarks by the MC, James Smart
Part 2 - An introduction by Eric Odour, SG of the Kenya Union of Journalists
Part 3 – Remarks by Victor Bwire of Media Council of Kenya
Part 4 – Context setting by Marjan Hussein Marjan, CEO of the IEBC
Part 5 – Remarks by Mandisa Mashologu, Resident...
Our Stones Our Livelihood
By Joyce Tanui, DevReporter, Uasin Gishu County
Adequate, secure and stable livelihoods have become a major concern for both rural and urban dwellers. Due to high unemployment rates and adverse climate change, economic hardships and poor agricultural yields persists in these areas. This situation has compelled many people to device different survival...
Post Covid-19 Effects on Siaya Residents
By Jack Ochieng Ohito, DevReporter, Siaya County
Covid 19 Outbreak
Covid-19 killed careers of many professionals who lost jobs, faced salary cuts and even some companies closed for good during the pandemic. Business Pulse Survey, which was implemented by the World Bank between June and August 2020 shows that about 93 percent of...
Small Scale Traders in Kisumu Struggle After Eviction
By Georgina Akoth, DevReporter, Kisumu County
For 13 years now George Ouma Aloo has been selling second hand mitumba clothes. Through the business, he says he has been able to provide for his family. Mr Aloo started his business in 2009 in Eldoret before moving to Kisumu in 2014.
In an exclusive interview...