Reporting on Rural Issues
Meru Residents’ Views on Governor Mwangaza’s Impeachment
By Gitonga Brian, DevReporter, Meru County
Key Highlights
Governor Kawira Mwangaza was impeached for the third time.
Meru County residents are protesting her return to office after she challenged her impeachment in court.
The case challenging her impeachment, mentioned on 25 September 2024, was postponed.
On August 21, 2024, the Senate upheld Governor Mwangaza’s impeachment under...
Street Children’s Lives in Nakuru Streets
By Steve Khaemba, Devreporter, Nakuru County
Key Highlights
Urbanisation, poverty, and broken families have contributed to the rising number of street children in Nakuru.
Life on the streets is particularly perilous for girls, who face constant threats of violence, drug abuse, and sexual assault.
There is an urgent need for scalable efforts from the government...
RBNews Episode 11
This is the news programme compiled by our DevReporters based in different counties across Kenya. Have a listen.
Technological Era: Youth and Health Innovation
By Joseph Khisa, DevReporter, Nairobi County
Key Highlights
Access to healthcare remains a significant challenge for many individuals.
Technological advancements have facilitated the adoption of innovative solutions.
Technology plays a critical role in enhancing healthcare systems, particularly through telemedicine.
Health is a fundamental human need, yet access to healthcare remains a significant challenge for many individuals....
Hunting Down the Killer Hyenas of Juja: The threat of abandoned quarries
By Kimondo Maina, DevReporter, Nyeri County
Key takeaways
Juja Subcounty has seen a surge in hyena attacks, with at least eight fatalities this year, raising urgent public safety concerns.
Abandoned quarries are significant hiding spots for hyenas, increasing the risk of attacks and disrupting residents' daily lives.
The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) is criticized...
RBNews Episode 10
This is the news programme compiled by our DevReporters based in different counties across Kenya. Have a listen.
RBNews Episode 9
This is the news programme compiled by our DevReporters based in different counties across Kenya. Have a listen.
Meru Coffee Farming Challenges amidst Government Reform Initiatives
By Gitonga Brian, DevReporter, Meru County
Key Highlights
Red cherry coffee variety now sells for up to Ksh. 72.95 per a kilo.
Ruiru 11 and Batian are the top coffee varieties in Meru.
Payment delays is a big issue affecting coffee farmers.
Data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development shows that 800,000 farmers grow coffee...
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