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,...
When Motherhood Redraws the Map of Friendship
By Belinda Amondi Arika, DevReporter, Nairobi County
Highlights
Emotional testimonies
Explanation on why friendships fade
Policy grounding.
When Sarah Wairimu became a first-time mother, she expected sleepless nights, newborn cries, and an endless curve of caring for a tiny human. What she did not expect was how quiet her phone would become. Chats slowed, invitations...
Talents on the Sidelines: The Struggle for Sports Development in Siaya
By Jack Ohito, DevReporter, Siaya County
Highlights
Under SDG 8, which advocates for decent work and economic growth, sports create opportunities for athletes, referees, and team staff.
Despite investing personal resources, article 55 on Sports and Youth Empowerment is often ignored.
Injuries often end promising careers, as in the case of Melinda Akoth.
“We really...
Protecting a Water Tower Under Threat: How Communities and Authorities Are Pulling Together to Save Mt. Elgon Ecosystem
By Emanuel Kipkorir Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Key Highlights
Elgon, source of 12 rivers, four caves
The ecosystem shared by Kenya and Uganda is under threat
Conservation efforts implemented
Some tree species have become extinct
For Peter Chemasuet and other residents of Trans Nzoia, Bungoma and Busia Counties, Mt. Elgon is not just...
Stitching a Future: Youth in Meru Embrace Shoe-Making to Overcome Joblessness
By Brian Gitonga, DevReporter, Meru County
In Summary
Youth unemployment in Kenya stands at 12.7 percent, pushing many to seek opportunities outside formal jobs.
The jua kali shoe-making industry in Meru County provides skills, income, and a path to self-reliance for young people.
Mentorship from experienced craftsmen like Nicholas Muthamia equips youth with lifelong skills...
Polluted Paradise: Garbage Dumping Endangers Lake Nkunga and Residents
By Brian Gitonga, DevReporter, Meru County
In Summary
Lake Nkunga supports households, livestock, and tourism in Meru County.
A poorly managed dumpsite nearby is contaminating air and water.
Residents report respiratory illness, insect infestation, and fears of water pollution.
When smoke from burning garbage drifts across her home, Florence Kairuthi knows an asthma attack could follow....
From Streets to the Ring: How Boxing is Giving Meru’s Youth a Second Chance
By Brian Gitonga, DevReporter, Meru County
In Summary
The Meru Boxing Club mentors over 400 youth from slums in Meru County.
The club has helped youth escape drugs, crime, and depression while developing discipline and life skills.
Trainees have competed nationally and internationally, and some have secured employment through boxing.
When 20-year-old Erick Kinyua Gitonga...
Teenage Pregnancies in Busia: When Childhood Ends Too Soon
By Philip Barasa, DevReporter, Busia County
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Over 65,000 teenage pregnancies have been recorded in Busia County in the past eight years.
Girls as young as 10 years old are becoming mothers, often dropping out of school permanently.
Poverty, stigma, and lack of reproductive health information continue to fuel the crisis.
Community programs...