RBNews Episode 7
This is the news programme compiled by our DevReporters based in different counties across Kenya. Have a listen.
Equality in Action: Embracing Diversity and Dignity for Persons with Disabilities
By Bernard Maluki, DevReporter, Narok County
Names of individuals mentioned in the in the story have been changed to protect them.
Key highlights
There is a need to embrace diversity through encouraging a shift in perspective on PWDs.
Society to recognise and acknowledge the unique talents and aspirations of every person.
There is also a need...
Empowering Lives: Ability Beyond Disability through Assistive Devices
By Kimondo Maina, DevReporter, Nyeri County
Key Highlights
Ability beyond disability through issuing assistive devices to the elderly people with disabilities in Nyeri County.
Sustainability and innovation in addressing disability challenges.
Advocacy and community support for people with disabilities.
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was celebrated on 3 December 2023. The...
Sounding the Alarm: Meru’s Cry against Rising Drug abuse Cases
By Brian Gitonga, DevReporter, Meru County
Key Highlights
The commonly abused drugs are alcohol, bhang, and tobacco.
Hundred and thirty-two bars were closed in 2023 for violating the laid down rules.
Tuberculosis is prevalent due to sharing of cups in Chang’aa dens.
The National Campaign against Drugs Agency (NACADA) reports that 4.73 million Kenyans abuse drugs....
Prof Kariuki – What are the chances that you would be corruptible given the opportunity?
This is an excerpt from: Not Yet Uhuru: A Legacy of Liberation – Jaramogi Oginga Odinga’s Impact on Kenya’s Democratic Journey.
The event was orrganised on 20 January 2024 by the Social Justice Centre (SJC) Working Group.
You can find the full deliberations here.
https://youtu.be/G80ii82-HGY
Wilfred Olal – What is it all the fuss about the CBC education system?
This is an excerpt from: Not Yet Uhuru: A Legacy of Liberation – Jaramogi Oginga Odinga’s Impact on Kenya’s Democratic Journey.
The event was orrganised on 20 January 2024 by the Social Justice Centre (SJC) Working Group.
You can find the full deliberations here.
https://youtu.be/G80ii82-HGY
Mtemi Mistari – A Poem
This is an excerpt from: Not Yet Uhuru: A Legacy of Liberation – Jaramogi Oginga Odinga’s Impact on Kenya’s Democratic Journey.
The event was orrganised on 20 January 2024 by the Social Justice Centre (SJC) Working Group.
You can find the full deliberations here.
https://youtu.be/GJi2rBwDG1o
Lewis Maganga – Why is land so important to Kenyans?
This is an excerpt from: Not Yet Uhuru: A Legacy of Liberation – Jaramogi Oginga Odinga’s Impact on Kenya’s Democratic Journey.
The event was orrganised on 20 January 2024 by the Social Justice Centre (SJC) Working Group.
You can find the full deliberations here.
https://youtu.be/COKNhJ5IraA
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