Is the Electorate Confident of the Commission’s Readiness for Elections?
By Sefu Sabila, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
The electoral commission is ready to conduct the general elections. This is according to its chairman, Wafula Chebukati.
A couple of weeks earlier, presidential aspirants had raised concerns on the commission's readiness to oversee free and fair elections. The question of manual voter registration being offered as an alternative...
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 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...
Kibera Residents Crying over the Unfulfilled Promises
By Lillian Onyango- DevReporter, Nairobi County
Radio Baraza sought to find out what Kibera residents would say about elections promises made to them over the years. It would appear that nothing has changed in the last ten years, for the passageways are still narrow and steep. The houses are still made of the same old...
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,...
Women numbers rising in Kenya’s political top leadership but far from achieving the two- thirds gender constitutional threshold
By Elizabeth Angira, DevReporter, Kisii County
Kenya has achieved some progress, with more women legislators now in office than in the pre-2010 Constitution period. That they occupy a dismal portion of parliamentary seats is a stark reminder of the pervasive and persisting nature of gender inequality.
There is a big chance for one of the women...
You don’t have to kill
By Lilian Onyango, DevReporter, Nairobi County
Have you ever stopped to think about life behind the scene of theft robbery and insecurity in Eastlands? No, right?
Well, Radio Baraza talked to James, who spent most of his childhood life in the streets of Nairobi.
He was welcoming and down to earth. He started by sharing his future...
Aspirants Initiate Projects to Help Youth and Women
By Sefu Sabila DevReporter Trans Nzoia
Pledging projects and initiatives have been a major campaign strategy adopted by political aspirants, who are offering to sponsor them fully in efforts to woo voters.
Unlike in the previous years where billboards and posters were the order of the day, flooding walls and electricity posts is now the norm....