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,...
Clouded Skies, Clouded Lives: The Air Nairobians Breathe
By John Mwilwatsi, DevReporter, Nairobi County
Key Highlights
According to a 2024 report by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), at least 268 deaths in Nairobi each year are directly linked to polluted air.
Maureen Njeri, Nairobi County Executive for Green Nairobi, announced that air quality sensors have been installed throughout the city to monitor pollution...
The Village Herbalist Who’s Giving Nakuru Back Its Smile, One Tooth at a Time.
By Dennis Gathi, DevReporter, Nakuru County
At a Glance
The Crisis: Up to 86% of Nakuru County residents suffer from dental fluorosis – brown, stained teeth caused by excessive fluoride in volcanic soils
The Solution: Joel Kariuki Kamau, a self-taught herbalist, uses traditional plant medicine to permanently restore white teeth for Kshs 600 per...
Turning trash into fuel: A Murang’a innovator converts plastic waste into clean diesel.
By Rebecca Wangari, DevReporter, Murang'a County
Key highlights
Plastic waste pollution is one of the most pressing environmental issues, including in Murang’a county
Several measures have been proposed to help deal with the menace
Use of alternative bio degradable materials can be a solution to the plastic waste
As plastic pollution clogs drainage systems and...
Rays of Hope: Families Navigating Autism in Trans Nzoia
Sefu Sabila, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Key Highlights:
Parents in Kitale are hopeful that children with autism can lead normal, independent lives.
Autism is often detected early and affects more boys than girls, yet it remains underreported due to a lack of national data.
A new inclusion law signed by President William Ruto raises hopes...
Biogas Brings Clean Energy to Siaya’s Ugenya Homes
By Amondi Arika, DevReporter, Siaya County
Key Highlights
Families in Ugenya are embracing biogas, a renewable energy source derived from cow dung and organic waste.
Biogas is produced by mixing cow dung and water in an anaerobic digester, where fermentation generates methane gas.
According to Kenya’s Ministry of Energy, over 80,000 households now use biogas...