RBNews Episode 20
This is episode 20 of the news programme compiled by our DevReporters based in different counties bringing you stories and reports from Kenya's rural areas and marginalised urban communities.
Highlights:
Shoemaking and youth empowerment in Meru County
Mugumo Trees are falling...in Trans Nzoia County
Disco "Matangas" and teanage pregnancies in Busia County
Have a listen...
Women in Murang’a Going Digital, One Computer Lesson at a Time
By Rebecca Wangari, DevReporter, Murang’a County
Key Highlights
Most women in Murang'a are logging in for the first time, learning how to use computers, navigate the Internet, and discovering new avenues for financial independence.
Digital empowerment is recognised as a crucial factor in unlocking economic opportunities in the digital realm.
Men in Kenya have significantly...
Silent Scars: How Residents of Mwiki are Coping with Trauma After Waves of Violence and Loss
By Vivian Njagi, DevReporter, Nairobi Count
Key Highlights
Protests over poor service delivery, clashes with police, and the tragic loss of young lives have left the Mwiki community struggling with trauma that is difficult to heal.
Reports of inhumane conduct and brutal killings languish in police files without resolution.
There is an urgent need for...
Health Heroes in the Shadows: Community Health Promoters Transforming Siaya
By Jack Ohito, DevReporter, Siaya County
Key Highlights
Siaya County faces significant health challenges, including exceptionally high rates of malaria and HIV compared to national averages, as reported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Community Health Promoters (CHPs) play a critical role in bridging the gap between hospitals and villages.
CHPs face significant challenges,...
RBNews Episode 19
This is episode 19 of the news programme compiled by our DevReporters based in different counties bringing you stories and reports from Kenya's rural areas and marginalised urban communities.
Highlights:
One Stadium, one changing room, no toilet...the story of Kitengela stadium
Digital connectivity and social isolation in Nairobi
Will Siaya county achieve road safety by...
Clouded Skies, Clouded Lives: The Air Nairobians Breathe
By John Mwilwatsi, DevReporter, Nairobi County
Key Highlights
According to a 2024 report by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), at least 268 deaths in Nairobi each year are directly linked to polluted air.
Maureen Njeri, Nairobi County Executive for Green Nairobi, announced that air quality sensors have been installed throughout the city to monitor pollution...
The Village Herbalist Who’s Giving Nakuru Back Its Smile, One Tooth at a Time.
By Dennis Gathi, DevReporter, Nakuru County
At a Glance
The Crisis: Up to 86% of Nakuru County residents suffer from dental fluorosis – brown, stained teeth caused by excessive fluoride in volcanic soils
The Solution: Joel Kariuki Kamau, a self-taught herbalist, uses traditional plant medicine to permanently restore white teeth for Kshs 600 per...
RBNews Episode 18
This is episode 18 of the news programme compiled by our DevReporters based in different counties bringing you stories and reports from Kenya's rural areas and marginalised urban communities.
Highlights:
Residents of Trans Nzoia County are trading maize farming for poultry farming
Various Sectors of the Kenyan society have mixed feelings about SHA
The rains...
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