Challenges Women Candidates Face in Political Campaigns
By Emanuel Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
August 9, 2022 general election has attracted 1,962 female candidates who were cleared by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
This is an increase by 722 women compared to the 2017 election where 1,240 women were in the race.
In our quest to understand the challenges encountered by...
HAND-OUTS: A charm to undecided voters
By Sefu Sabila, DevReporter Trans Nzoia
Hand-outs and tips have become a major phenomenon during the electioneering period in Kenya. With so many different terms used to define them, for instance, “kunawa” or “kugwara” depending on the area, hand-outs no longer have a major impact on the voting patterns, except that they now target the...
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...
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...
Solution to the Unemployment Crisis
By Edith Atieno, DevReporter, Kisumu County
The election date in Kenya is fast approaching with different candidates for various political positions promising Kenyans the world. Will any one of them realistically follow through on their election pledges?
Dominating issue in every election season in Kenya is the unemployment rate among qualified citizens.
And in this election...
Voters Were Wooed By “Projects” to Vote for Leaders
By Sefu Sabila, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia
During elections, the end goal of a candidate is to charm the voter into voting for him or her. Leaders are always in a rush to woo voters with their manifestos, handouts, as well as projects.
However, in the last general elections, the youth in Trans Nzoia rubbished this move...
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...
Siaya’s New Government Must Strive Towards Zero Maternal and Prenatal Deaths
By Jack Ochieng Ohito, DevReporter, Siaya county.
AREA OF FOCUS
In Kenya, maternal mortality rate has declined by 17% from 590 in 1998 to 362 out of 100,000 live births in 2014. To help improve on this progress, the Siaya Government elected in the 2022 elections will need to effectively address the issues of personnel and...