Kajiado women turn communal beading into profitable enterprise
By Christine Wangoi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Quick facts about beadwork.
It is majorly done by women, because they the one who ordinarily remain at home to look after the children
It is a cultural leisure activity passed to women and a way of ensuring that a woman is always busy
It has now turned into...
How Organic Farming is Transforming Lives in Kajiado
By Amy Moyi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Key Highlights
Farmers in Kajiado County are shifting from pesticides and synthetic fertilizers to organic farming methods.
Both farmers and consumers are benefiting from organic agriculture.
This transformation is driven by Community Sustainable Agriculture and Healthy Environment Programme (CSHEP) Kenya, which has trained over 4,500 farmers in the area.
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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...