Reporting on Rural Issues
Human Error or System Failure? The Complex Causes of Siaya’s Road Accidents
By Jack Ohito, DevReporter, Siaya County
HIGHLIGHTS
A large share of road-traffic accidents nationwide a9re due to ‘preventable human factors’ much as non-compliance with traffic rules.
Timothy Adeya, a resident of Siaya, said that he has witnessed how road users especially boda-boda operators ignore traffic rules.
“Today, I can’t walk well. I thank God I...
Kajiado women turn communal beading into profitable enterprise
By Christine Wangoi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Quick facts about beadwork.
It is majorly done by women, because they the one who ordinarily remain at home to look after the children
It is a cultural leisure activity passed to women and a way of ensuring that a woman is always busy
It has now turned into...
How Organic Farming is Transforming Lives in Kajiado
By Amy Moyi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Key Highlights
Farmers in Kajiado County are shifting from pesticides and synthetic fertilizers to organic farming methods.
Both farmers and consumers are benefiting from organic agriculture.
This transformation is driven by Community Sustainable Agriculture and Healthy Environment Programme (CSHEP) Kenya, which has trained over 4,500 farmers in the area.
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RBNews Episode 20
This is episode 20 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:
Shoemaking and youth empowerment in Meru County
Mugumo Trees are falling...in Trans Nzoia County
Disco "Matangas" and teanage pregnancies in Busia County
Have a listen...
Women in Murang’a Going Digital, One Computer Lesson at a Time
By Rebecca Wangari, DevReporter, Murang’a County
Key Highlights
Most women in Murang'a are logging in for the first time, learning how to use computers, navigate the Internet, and discovering new avenues for financial independence.
Digital empowerment is recognised as a crucial factor in unlocking economic opportunities in the digital realm.
Men in Kenya have significantly...
Silent Scars: How Residents of Mwiki are Coping with Trauma After Waves of Violence and Loss
By Vivian Njagi, DevReporter, Nairobi Count
Key Highlights
Protests over poor service delivery, clashes with police, and the tragic loss of young lives have left the Mwiki community struggling with trauma that is difficult to heal.
Reports of inhumane conduct and brutal killings languish in police files without resolution.
There is an urgent need for...
Health Heroes in the Shadows: Community Health Promoters Transforming Siaya
By Jack Ohito, DevReporter, Siaya County
Key Highlights
Siaya County faces significant health challenges, including exceptionally high rates of malaria and HIV compared to national averages, as reported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Community Health Promoters (CHPs) play a critical role in bridging the gap between hospitals and villages.
CHPs face significant challenges,...
RBNews Episode 19
This is episode 19 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:
One Stadium, one changing room, no toilet...the story of Kitengela stadium
Digital connectivity and social isolation in Nairobi
Will Siaya county achieve road safety by...