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...
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...
Adoption of Avocado in Trans Nzoia County
By Emanuel Tarus, DevReporter Trans Nzoia County
Over the years, Trans Nzoia County has been known as the country’s food basket due to its potential of producing over six million bags of maize per year in over 100,000 hectares of land.
But the reputation of the County is slowly fading away as the introduction of other...
Disability community needs opportunities.
By Sefu Sabile, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Antony Wanjala, a member and beneficiary of the Trans Nzoia County People With Disabilities (PWDs) community group started his shoe repairing business after receiving support from the group.
The Trans Nzoia PWDs community runs a string of initiatives at Laini Moja Kitale, Endebess road, including a public toilet, shops...