How To Appreciate People With Disabilities
By Teryani Mwadzaya, DevReporter, Kwale County
Summary
Residents should strive to be ambassadors of people abled differently to echo their rights in parliament.
Disabled people have talents that people should be proud to show.
Disability rights need to be observed according to the Constitution of Kenya.
Many Kenyans neglect People with Disabilities (PWDs)...
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...
Failed Projects in Kilifi Leave Residents in Dire Straits as Water Crisis Persists Despite Spending Billions
By Mahmood Mwanduka, DevReporter, Kilifi County.
In summary
The residents want the county to complete delayed water projects.
They want workable alternatives, as rain is no longer dependable.
Water crisis has hit hard on those living in the rural areas.
The pain behind water shortage amidst economic challenges
Having adequate water supply for the...
Development Reporting: Changing Perception of Rural Communities
By Edith Otieno - DevReporter, Kisumu County
Reporting on development issues from rural perspectives is an intriguing topic. It can be a game changer in that it offers a new approach to telling our stories, different from the "normalised" approaches taken by most media channels. In this new approach, focus is placed...
From Garbage to Cabbage
By Shani Fakii, DevReporter, Mombasa County
Challenges of solid waste in Mombasa CountySolid waste in Mombasa has become a major challenge, posing grave danger to the lives of many especially during rainy seasons when diseases like malaria, typhoid and cholera become rampant.For 50 years, the waste ultimately ended up in kibarani...
Why Women Are Becoming Mechanics
By Lilian Onyango, National DevReporter
Being a female mechanic is something which is seen as breaking the tradition in the automotive industry. For decades now, only men have dominated the industry.
Cecelia Matheka is a female mechanic at the Karioko garage where she works with men along the dusty road. The place might...
Will the European Union-funded Banana Processing Factory in Kisii Cut off the Broker-Farmer Extortion Chain?
By Elizabeth Angira, DevReporter, Kisii County
Mr Fred Omoke, a retired public servant, ventured into banana farming in Kisii County about 15 years ago to supplement his family’s nutrition and diversify his sources of livelihood. But the project that initially looked promising was frustrated by middlemen in the banana value chain, pushing...
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...