Reporting on Rural Issues
Meet A Woman Whose Life Changed Drastically After 2020 Gikomba Fire
By Lilian Onyango - National DevReporter
Jackline Chirande is a 45 year-old mother of two boys and two girls. Her first born son is in Form three and her last born daughter in PP1.
“My children cannot be in school because the small amount I get can only give us a meal and...
Access To Clean Water Still A Perennial Problem In Siaya Region
By Jack Ochieng, DevReporter, Siaya County
Even though Siaya County is surrounded by numerous water bodies like Lake Victoria, Lake Kanyaboli, River Yala, and River Nzoia, among other seasonal streams, access to clean water for domestic use still remains a perennial problem in the area.
Mzee Maurice Owich, 53, a resident of...
No Gold, No Money
By Caren Waraba, DevReporter, West Pokot County
The constitution of Kenya article 53 recognises the right of all children to be protected from all forms of abuse and violence. But most communities do not understand what the law says about child labour and therefore, find themselves engaging children in tedious activities, which...
The Church And Politics: Has The Church Failed In Their Role In Politics?
By Isaac Akeyo - National DevReporter
Churches have become inseparable from politics over the years. They command a huge following that attracts many politicians vying for various seats.
A report shows that 70 percent of Kenyans are Christians while 25 percent belong to other religions. This is why political campaigns are always in...
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...
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