Siaya Gold Mining, Is It For Money Or Blood?
Jack Ochieng Ohito, DevReporter, Siaya County
Key Highlights
The complex dynamics of an industry that, while economically significant, poses serious risks to the health and wellbeing of the local population
Gold mining spans across nearly four of the six constituencies in Siaya County
Gold mining is for many, a major source of livelihood
The...
How the Hairdressing Business is Changing lives in Utawala
By Collins Ochieng, DevReporter, Nairobi County
Key Highlight
Hairdressing skills for Kenyan youth
Licensing for hairdressing business
Hairdressing as a contributor to Kenya’s Economy
Hairdressing as a way of earning a living
In every Kenyan county, there are different business activities, from the sale of electronic devices, household items and vegetables, to transport services. Hairdressing...
The Buzz Behind Black Soldier Fly Farming: A New Frontier for Sustainable Agriculture
By Steve Khaemba, DevReporte4r, Nakuru County
Nakuru is transforming waste into wealth through the development of the black soldier fly farming (BSF), a sustainable alternative for animal feed and organic waste disposal potentially addressing waste management and food security issues.
Transforming Waste into Wealth
BSF farming has changed everything for farmers like Mary Njeri. "Three years ago,...
Breaking the Silence: Addressing the Teenage Pregnancy Crisis in Nakuru County
By Steve Khaemba, DevReporter, Nakuru County
Key Highlights
The need for immediate action to invest in young girls' lives, enabling them to pursue education
Distributing sanitary towels, offering educational bursaries, and addressing unsafe abortion issues
Offer psychological counselling, mentorship, and family therapy to support teenage mothers.
Deep within Nakuru County, a subtle yet potent problem...
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...
Part 9 – The Plenary Continued and the Closing
About the Deliberations Programme
The “Deliberations” radio series arose from the realisation that a lot of work by CSOs, other development actors, think-tanks, etc., involve the use of workshops, meetings, and the like, where intense deliberations are carried out for the purposes of improving engagements with communities and for communicating programme ideals and results. However,...
Part 8 – The Plenary
About the Deliberations Programme
The “Deliberations” radio series arose from the realisation that a lot of work by CSOs, other development actors, think-tanks, etc., involve the use of workshops, meetings, and the like, where intense deliberations are carried out for the purposes of improving engagements with communities and for communicating programme ideals and results. However,...
Part 7 – Remarks by KNIT Member Maxwell Magawi
About the Deliberations Programme
The “Deliberations” radio series arose from the realisation that a lot of work by CSOs, other development actors, think-tanks, etc., involve the use of workshops, meetings, and the like, where intense deliberations are carried out for the purposes of improving engagements with communities and for communicating programme ideals and results. However,...