Ogiek Community’s Battle against Waterborne Diseases
By Stephen Khaemba, DevReporter, Nakuru County
Key Highlights
The Ogiek community recently won a legal battle against the Kenyan government over evictions from the Mau Forest, highlighting their ongoing struggle for the recognition of their rights.
Despite residing near the Mau Forest, the Ogiek people face challenges in accessing clean water for domestic use.
The...
Sustainability: Transforming Used Liquor Bottles into Stylish Décor
By Kimondo Maina, DevReporter, Nyeri County
Key Highlights
Upcycling as a solution to glass and plastic solid waste.
A need for material recovery centres and waste segregation for easier recycling.
Upcycling as a solution to glass and plastic solid waste.
A need for material recovery centres and waste segregation for easier recycling.
The widespread use of...
Urban farming: A Greener Path to Affordability and Nutrition in Nairobi County
By Brenda Lagat, Devreporter, Nairobi County
Urban farming: A Greener Path to Affordability
Nairobi, a city known for its fast-paced lifestyle, is witnessing a quiet yet powerful transformation. Urban farming, once a rare sight, is blossoming across the...
Breaking Barriers: Pioneering Inclusive Communities for Special Needs Children in Nyeri County
By Kimondo Maina, DevReprter, Nyeri County
Inclusive Communities for Special Needs Children
In Summary
The organisation has a structured rehabilitation programme, which prioritises holistic development of children with special needs.
Community engagement, which fosters understanding and inclusivity.
...
Rescuing Stray Cats in Mombasa
By Shani Fakii, Devreporter, Mombasa County
Rescuing Stray Cats in Mombasa
In summary
The superstition around cats in Mombasa is that they are wicked people (jinni) with several tales to that effect.
First-time visitors to Mombasa are usually warned about beating or...
Battling Mental Health Issues in Gusii
By Elizabeth Angira, Devreporter, Kisii County
Battling Mental Health issues in Gusii
Robinson Omwenga, from Metamaywa, Nyamira County, started feeling unwell in 2000. Although in public he appeared well with a smile on his face, he was silently battling mental health...
Poverty Increasing Pregnancy Anaemia Rate in Kilifi
By Mahmood Mwanduka, DevReporter, Kilifi County
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Key Hightlights
Eighty three per cent of pregnant women in Rabai Sub-county are reported to have blood deficiency.
Women who do not visit clinics from the first month of pregnancy are in danger of getting complications or losing their unborn children.
Combatting the increasing rate of pregnancy anaemia among women...
Will Food Security Be achieved in Siaya County?
By Jack Ochieng, DevReporter, Siaya County
Key Highlights
The Siaya County Government promised residents that food shortage would no longer be an issue.
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have also played a major role in seeing that Siaya residents achieve food security.
But the county government needs to do a lot more to complement the work...