Reporting on Rural Issues
Water Crisis Hits Kitengela
By Christine Wangoi Musa, DevReporter Kajiado County
Key highlights
Acute and persistent water shortage in Kitengela dates back to 2019
Clean water at Kitengela cost up to Kshs70 for a 20litre jerrican
The National Government banned the Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA) from selling clean water in 2019.
The County government utilized Kshs.20Million to put...
RBNews Episode 21
This is episode 18 of the news programme compiled by our DevReporters based in different counties bringing you stories and reports from Kenya's rural areas and marginalised urban communities.
Highlights:
A lesser known maternal health issue in Nairobi County
A boxing club rescuing youth in Meru County
What turned Kajiado's landscape from lush and green...
How Charcoal Burning is Turning Kajiado’s Dry Lands Into Bare Ground
By Christine Wangoi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Key highlights
Charcoal burning is an illegal activity according to the Kenya Forestry laws
Charcoal trade in satellite towns is a free business while burning and ferrying is an illegal activity.
Charcoal is largely utilized in Nyama choma joints in satellite towns.
Acacia tree is the most preferred species...
Living With Waste: Service Delivery Gaps in Embakasi’s Pipeline Estate
Belinda Arika, DevReporter, Nairobi County
Key Highlights
Waste as everyday reality
Health and Livelihood risks
The governance gap
Waste as everyday reality
Embakasi’s Pipeline estate generates thousands of kilograms of household waste each week, yet consistent collection and drainage management remain irregular in parts of the neighbourhood. For residents, unmanaged waste is no longer an occasional...
Positive Parenting Through Home-Based Caregivers
Sophia Abdhi, DevReporter, Mombasa County
In Summary
In Mombasa County alone, about 3,001 cases of child abuse were reported between July 2023 and June 2024.
The work of “Mama Mlezi” aligns with Kenya's Constitution, Vision 2030, and global child development goals
By offering safe, community-based care, they support early childhood development, strengthen child...
Nakuru Bets on the Golden Oilseed to Cut Kenya’s Edible Oil Import Bill
By Grace Wamaitha, DevReporter, Nakuru County
Highlights
Nakuru farmers grow sunflower to cut oil imports bill.
Kenya spends Sh160B annually on importation of edible oils.
Sunflower is drought-tolerant.
Sunflower Farming creates jobs and opportunities for youth and women.
As edible oil prices hike and imports drain the country’s coffers, Nakuru farmers are planting a solution...
Kajiado County Intensifies Fight Against Child Malnutrition Through Community Action
By Christine Wangoi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Malnutrition remains a serious public health concern, affecting children in Kajiado County, with long-term consequences on growth, development and overall well-being.
Malnutrition occurs when a person’s diet does not provide the right amount or balance of nutrients required for healthy living. It can result from eating too little food, too...
Disconnecting to Heal: How Nairobi Youths Are Reclaiming Mental Health
By Kimondo Maina, DevReporter, Nyeri County
Key Notes:
High noise levels and demanding careers in Nairobi cause widespread burnout and significant economic loss
Constant screen time and remote work often lead to deep loneliness despite being digitally connected
Reclaiming health requires "analog" spaces where people surrender phones and avoid alcohol-centred socialising
Practices like pottery,...
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