How Local Textile Industry will Benefit Kenya
By Lillian Onyango, DevReporter, Nairobi County
Ban of second-hand clothes for locally made clothes will affect the mitumba traders hugely but now let’s look at the better side of this.
The second-hand clothes is outlined under the big four agenda, buy, Kenya, build Kenya initiative. An initiative was to create income for cotton farmers, promote exportation,...
Mitumba Sellers Speak About the Possible Ban of Second-Hand Clothes
By Lillian Onyango, DevReporter, Nairobi County
I found myself at the famous Gikomba market yet again, but this time round not to ask about the mysterious burning of the market, but to ask about the possible ban of ‘Mitumba’ second-hand clothes in favour of locally made clothes.
You must have heard about Azimio la Umoja’s presidential...
How Handouts Affect the Quest For Free and Fair Elections
By Lillian Onyango, DevReporter, Nairobi County
As much as you might think that your vote is secure and that you are the only one entitled to who will get it, sometimes money given by politicians has the power over your vote.
Terry Akinyi is a resident of Kibera and she explains how handouts given by...
Security Officers and Journalists Undergo Training on how to Protect Themselves During Lawlessness
By Elizabeth Angira, Dev Reporter, Kisii County
Safety and protection of journalists remain areas of undisputed importance as it directly relates to the lives of each individual journalists.
The safety of journalists is also especially paramount during the electioneering period and the Kisii County Commander Francis Kooli now urges journalist to be especially vigilant before, during...
Why we have Very Few Elected Women In Siaya
By Jack Ochieng Ohito, DevReporter, Siaya County
Highlights
Siaya residents would want a woman governor or more women taking most seats in the forthcoming elections.
Mr. Fred Owira, a milk vendor, says women are in better positions to lead but only if they can be in charge of their own finances.
Highlights
Siaya residents would want a woman governor...
Why You Should Say NO To Leaders Who Buy Voters
By Lillian Onyango, DevReporter, Nairobi county
When I met Jackeline Achien’g, she was on her way back home from Lang’ata where she washes clothes to earn a living. Just down the road, there was an aspirant asking for votes in the forthcoming general elections. I could see people singing praises of his name, assuring him...
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...
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