Reporting on Rural Issues
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...
RBNews Episode 7
This is the news programme compiled by our DevReporters based in different counties across Kenya. Have a listen.
Equality in Action: Embracing Diversity and Dignity for Persons with Disabilities
By Bernard Maluki, DevReporter, Narok County
Names of individuals mentioned in the in the story have been changed to protect them.
Key highlights
There is a need to embrace diversity through encouraging a shift in perspective on PWDs.
Society to recognise and acknowledge the unique talents and aspirations of every person.
There is also a need...
Empowering Lives: Ability Beyond Disability through Assistive Devices
By Kimondo Maina, DevReporter, Nyeri County
Key Highlights
Ability beyond disability through issuing assistive devices to the elderly people with disabilities in Nyeri County.
Sustainability and innovation in addressing disability challenges.
Advocacy and community support for people with disabilities.
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was celebrated on 3 December 2023. The...
Sounding the Alarm: Meru’s Cry against Rising Drug abuse Cases
By Brian Gitonga, DevReporter, Meru County
Key Highlights
The commonly abused drugs are alcohol, bhang, and tobacco.
Hundred and thirty-two bars were closed in 2023 for violating the laid down rules.
Tuberculosis is prevalent due to sharing of cups in Chang’aa dens.
The National Campaign against Drugs Agency (NACADA) reports that 4.73 million Kenyans abuse drugs....
RBNews Episode 6
This is the news programme compiled by our DevReporters based in different counties across Kenya. Have a listen.
FGM Woes among Maasai Community
By Christine Wangoi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
FGM Woes among Maasai Community
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical reasons.
Misconceptions about the vice include: it marks a woman's maturity,...
Rays of Resilience: Navigating Hope Amidst Meru’s Cancer Puzzle
By Gitonga Brian, DevReporter, Meru County
Rays of Resilience
Key Highlights
Prostate and Esophageal are the cancer types leading in Meru County.
Meru Cancer Centre receives nearly 60 new patients monthly.
Meru County advocates for National Hospital Insurance...
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