Reporting on Rural Issues
EARLY MARRIAGE IN SUBA COMMUNITY
By Paul Odhiambo, DevReporter, Migori County
The Suba people are one of minority groups living along the shores of Lake Victoria in south west Kenya.
Like any other community in Kenya or Africa, the Suba people have several problems affecting their development. Some of the problems result from inherited cultural practices, some of which may not be...
Pumpkin Value Addition In Nyamira
By Arnold Ageta, DevReporter, Nyamira County
Pumpkin farming is ignored in Kenya compared to other cash crops like tea, coffee, bananas and maize.
But self-help groups in Nyamira's Township Ward have succeeded in coming up with pumpkin value addition.
The groups process pumpkin and other crops to produce what the group members say is...
Siaya residents calling for dredging of Ufinya Dam
By Jack Ochieng Ohito, DevReporter, Siaya County
Ufinya Dam was the major source of water for the residents of Siaya municipality for roughly four decades.
However, it has been four years since the banks of the dam were opened in a project that was agreed upon by the area residents. According to reports, the dam was...
Suicide: Is it a social, health issue or criminal offence?
By Elizabeth Angira, DevReporter, Kisii County
Critical questions on the subject of suicide often arise. These questions revolve around how serious a problem suicide in Kenya is. Questions also arise as to whether suicide is a crime, a social problem or a health condition.
Statistics on suicide
“Every suicide is a tragedy that affects families, communities and...
No Gold, No Money
By Caren Waraba, DevReporter, West Pokot County
West Pokot County also known as the Land of Hidden Treasures has several mines. If the mines were to be well utilised, the County would grow economically, and hence reduce the level of poverty and illiteracy prevalent in the community.
However, there has been an increase in the number...
WHAT IS THIS FIRE?
By Lillian Onyango, National DevReporter
Jackline is one of the many traders who were affected by the burning of Gikomba market in 2020.
Until that fateful day, Jackeline had been a trader at Gikomba market for 20 years, before she was forced to leave the market after losing her stock following four fires incidences at...
Young and A Mother
By Georgina Akoth, DevReporter, Kisumu County
Teenage pregnancy has become a significant public health concern in Kenya. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 1 in 5 girls get pregnant as teenagers.
According to the Ministry of Education in Kenya, every year, more than 1,000 candidates sit their national primary and secondary school leaving examinations while...
Rural Development Reporting
By Edith Otieno, DevReporter, Kisumu County
On the 5 December 2021 I attended the rural development reporters' training session organized by Development Through Media, under its project, Empowering Rural Communities Through Media, which it is implementing jointly with Vikes of Finaland
The training aimed at bringing together members of Development Reporters (DevReporters) from the Lake Region...