Why Siaya Residents Would Wish to Have Women Leaders
By Jack Ochieng Ohito, DevReporter, Siaya County
HIGHLIGHTS
Having more women in high echelons of power can lead to innovative ways of solving economic and social problems.
Cultural dynamism has contributed to this allure, in the sense that women are now able to own property and can hence wield political power
Having more women in...
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...
Independent Candidates Giving ‘Big’ Parties Sleepless Nights
By Sefu Sabila, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia
Independent candidates form the largest portion in the forthcoming elections. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) cleared 7,111 independent candidates to run for elective posts.
In a past interview, the Registrar of Political Parties, Anne Nderitu, had indicated that many independent candidates would be on the ballot for the...
Security of Journalists is so Paramount
By Elizabeth Angira, DevReporter, Kisii County
In most cases when chaos erupts journalists are vulnerable given the nature of their work as the eyes of the community with the responsibility of updating the public on what is going on. Much attention should be paid to their security.
Societies rely upon public interest journalism for their supply of ...
Youth Embrace Peace and Inclusion in Government as a motivation for Mature Politics
By Sefu Sabila, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Youth in Kenya are currently at the centre of politicians’ attention, as they present opportunities for more votes in their ballot boxes. The country's largest population are the youth. This age group is however known for low turn out during polling day.
During the mass registration of new voters,...
Siaya Residents Call for Honesty in Leadership
By Jack Ochieng Ohito, DevReporter, Siaya County
Highlights
The fund seeks to create employment opportunities for the young in nation building.
“Let people get what they deserve in terms of service delivery and balanced development. This tendency of coming during elections, like now, with fake promises should stop.” Mr. Yewa adds.
Did your leader use...
IEBC and KEG Official Signing of the Media Guidelines and Protocols on Results Management and Transmission.
Part 1 – National Anthem, IEBC Prayer and Welcoming Remarks by Felix Owuor, Executive Director, ELGIA and Chief of Party, Strengthening Electoral Accountability and Inclusivity Programme (SEA)
Part 2 – Remarks by Juliana Cherera, Vice Chairperson, IEBC
Part 3 – Welcoming remarks by IEBC’s Secretary and CEO,...
Part 1 – National Anthem, IEBC Prayer and Welcoming Remarks by Felix Owuor, Executive Director, ELGIA and Chief of Party, Strengthening Electoral Accountability and Inclusivity Programme (SEA)
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,...