Reporting on Rural Issues
Failed Projects in Kilifi Leave Residents in Dire Straits as Water Crisis Persists Despite Spending Billions
By Mahmood Mwanduka, DevReporter, Kilifi County.
In summary
The residents want the county to complete delayed water projects.
They want workable alternatives, as rain is no longer dependable.
Water crisis has hit hard on those living in the rural areas.
The pain behind water shortage amidst economic challenges
Having adequate water supply for the...
Early Marriages Continue to be a Problem in Mombasa
By Esther Nzuma, DevReporter, Mombasa County.
Early marriage is a marriage between a boy and a girl, both of who have not attained the age of 18 years and are therefore deemed unable to make life-changing decisions on their own. In Kenya, 18 years is considered as the appropriate age for a...
From Garbage to Cabbage
By Shani Fakii, DevReporter, Mombasa County
Challenges of solid waste in Mombasa CountySolid waste in Mombasa has become a major challenge, posing grave danger to the lives of many especially during rainy seasons when diseases like malaria, typhoid and cholera become rampant.For 50 years, the waste ultimately ended up in kibarani...
RB Conversations with Dommie featuring Malassen
In this conversation, Malassen Hamida, Executive Director Mazingira Women Initiative, shares her perspective on the environment and the impact its neglect is having on Kenyans.
ABOUT RB CONVERSATIONS
In Radio Baraza (RB) Conversations, Dommie Yambo-Odotte, Producer and Development Communicator at RB and Development Television (DevTV), has informal chats with colleagues from various CSO sectors exploring their...
RBNews Episode 3
This is the news programme compiled by our DevReporters based in different counties across Kenya. Have a listen.
RBNews Episode 3
RBNews Episode 2
This is the second news programme compiled by our DevReporters based in different counties across Kenya. Have a listen.
RBNews Episode 2
RBNews Episode 1
This is the inaugural news programme compiled by our DevReporters based in different counties across Kenya. Have a listen.
RBNews Episode 1
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...