Reporting on Rural Issues
The Buzz Behind Black Soldier Fly Farming: A New Frontier for Sustainable Agriculture
By Steve Khaemba, DevReporte4r, Nakuru County
Nakuru is transforming waste into wealth through the development of the black soldier fly farming (BSF), a sustainable alternative for animal feed and organic waste disposal potentially addressing waste management and food security issues.
Transforming Waste into Wealth
BSF farming has changed everything for farmers like Mary Njeri. "Three years ago,...
Breaking the Silence: Addressing the Teenage Pregnancy Crisis in Nakuru County
By Steve Khaemba, DevReporter, Nakuru County
Key Highlights
The need for immediate action to invest in young girls' lives, enabling them to pursue education
Distributing sanitary towels, offering educational bursaries, and addressing unsafe abortion issues
Offer psychological counselling, mentorship, and family therapy to support teenage mothers.
Deep within Nakuru County, a subtle yet potent problem...
Ndaragwa’s Road Woes: Residents Share Struggles with Dilapidated Networks and Daily Frustrations.
By Wangeci Githinji, DevReporter, Nyandarua County
Lack of adequate and efficient road infrastructure is hindering economic development in Nyandarua County
Residents of Ndaragwa Constituency, Nyandarua County are facing challenges due to poor road network
There is need for better road connections with neighbouring counties such as Laikipia, Nakuru, and Kiambu, in order to boost...
Rural Communities Enjoy Fruits of the Shamba System
By Emanuel Kipkorir Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Key highlights
Shamba system introduced by colonial government
It aims to afforest degraded plantations
One has to be a member of CFA to be allocated a forest plot
It is not applicable in indigenous forests
It is implemented by the Kenya Forest...
Sand Harvesting – A Child Labour Menace in Kajiado County
By Christine Wangoi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Quick facts about sand harvesting in Kajiado
Sand harvesting is done along river beds
The lucrative trade is unregulated.
Only males participate as loaders.
Lorries fetching sand pay Cess to the county government.
Teen boys freely participate as loaders
Sand harvesting happens both day and night
Rampant sand harvesting...
Agriculture in Trans Nzoia in Limbo, as Youth Opt for Jua kali Sector
By Sefu Sabila, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia
Key Highlights
There is a threat to the agricultural sector in Trans Nzoia, as youth are moving to the Jua Kali sector
According to the youth, lack of opportunities and jobs is among the challenges leading to their mass movement from Agriculture
This move threatens the sector
Agronomist...
Devolution Reshaping Sports in Nairobi’s Zimmerman
By Joshua Bulimo, DevReporter, Nairobi County
Key Highlights
Nairobi County as a devolved administrative unit.
The role of the youth department in supporting sports in Nairobi County.
Challenges faced by the youth in promoting local talent.
Devolution is a significant change to governance introduced by Kenya's 2010 constitution. The establishment of county governments through devolution has...
Challenges and Hope for People Living with Epilepsy in Rural Nakuru
By Dennis Gathi, DevReporter, Nakuru County
Key Highlights
People with epilepsy in rural areas face several significant challenges, including a lack of medication.
Some county governments, including Nakuru County, are actively working to enhance epilepsy care.
While there is still much to be done, the situation for people with epilepsy in rural Nakuru is gradually...
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