Reporting on Rural Issues
RBNews Episode 1
This is the inaugural news programme compiled by our DevReporters based in different counties across Kenya. Have a listen.
RBNews Episode 1
Trans Nzoia Residents’ Understanding of a Political Manifesto
By Emanuel Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Politicians eyeing elective posts in the Country have been flashing and sharing their manifestos with the electorate.
Deputy President William Ruto who is flying the United Democratic Alliance flag unveiled his ambitious manifesto on 30th June 2022, two weeks after Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition party candidate, Raila...
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,...
Parameters the Electorate Will Use to Elect their Leaders
Emanuel Tarus, DeveReporter, Trans Nzoia County
What will you consider when electing your next leaders? This is the question we asked the electorate in Trans Nzoia County. The responses are surprising.
Janet, a shopkeeper in Tuwan area, told Radio Baraza’s DevReporter that when voting specifically for the County Member of Parliament, officially known as the Women...
Will the High Cost of Living Really Be Reduced?
By Edith Atieno, DevReporter, Kisumu County
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics in its statement early this year, indicated that the country's economy bounced back from recession in 2020 to grow by 7.5% in 2021. This is the highest growth in the past 11 years.
“To me, the economic growth report is not relatable since I...
Trans-Nzoia Celebrates International Women’s Day 2024
By Phostine Nafula Wekesa, DevReporter, Tranzoia County
“All day, every day, around the world a more gender-balanced world is being forged. Individuals and groups around the world are making concerted #Balance for Better world through tangible actions. From grassroots awareness raising to highly visible impactful campaigns, gender parity is being forged”
The campaign...
Silent Cry: IWD Resolutions, will it be Different in 2024?
By Jack Ohito, DevReporter, Siaya County
Highlights
While talking to RBNews, Beatrice Abol questioned why the government was taking too long to implement some of the required gender policies.
Other than getting involved in unproductive projects that don’t benefitting women and girls, I will focus on empowering women more because the elective seat (Women’s...
Trucks On Your Way
By Philip Barasa, DevReporter, Busia County
The long queues being witnessed along the Kisumu-Busia Highway leading to the border is turning chaotic. According to Senator Hon. Moses Wetangula, the situation is becoming a real danger to the local residents. The queue in Busia stretches towards the direction of River Sio while another...