Challenges and Hope for People Living with Epilepsy in Rural Nakuru
By Dennis Gathi, DevReporter, Nakuru County
Key Highlights
People with epilepsy in rural areas face several significant challenges, including a lack of medication.
Some county governments, including Nakuru County, are actively working to enhance epilepsy care.
While there is still much to be done, the situation for people with epilepsy in rural Nakuru is gradually...
Is the Delay Towards Women Empowerment also Delaying Societal Growth and Development?
By Jack Ochieng Ohito, DevReporter, Siaya County
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
The importance of women’s empowerment has been discussed at various conferences, such as in Rio de Janeiro (1995), Cairo (1994), and Beijing (1996),
One of the notable programmes that have helped women in Kenya is government funding for businesses and reserving government tenders for women...
Ipomea weed threatens livestock and bee keeping in Kajiado
By Christine Wangoi Musa, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Quick facts about Ipomea weed.
Ipomea weed /Morning glory is an evergreen leafy weed with attractive purple flowers with an awful scent.
The weed is commonly referred to as Oltiame le teti or Orbeneyio in the Maa dialect.
The weed is not consumed by any herbivores since...
The Gaps Between Kenya’s Public Transport Code of Conduct and its Real World Application in Nairobi County – Part 1
By Polly Gitau, DevReporter, Nairobi County
Key Highlights
Kenya’s public transport business has expanded rapidly, becoming one of the major contributors to the country’s economy.
Kenyan public transport sector has remained under the control of private investors, which has introduced numerous challenges for the Kenyan public.
The code of conduct also aims to establish guiding...
Why Women Groups in Kajiado are Practising Crop Farming
By Christine Musa, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Key Highlights
Several factors have contributed to this shift, including prolonged drought, shrinking land parcels, and the need for nutritional variety.
Hundreds of cattle have perished due to starvation, as the lack of pasture and water becomes more persistent.
The county government of Kajiado, along with development partners and...
Grow Pakchong 1 Super Napier Grass to Cut Animal Feed Costs, Dairy Farmers Advised
By Emmanuel Kipkorir Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Key highlights
There is 60% shortage of animal feeds
Pakchong 1 Super Napier grass has high protein content
KALRO tested and approved the fodder
Using this fodder lowers the cost of milk production by about 50%
The Kenya government is committed to doubling milk production from...
Bidding Farewell to Period Poverty in Kibera Slums
By John Mwilwatsi, DevReporter, Nairobi County
Key Highlights
Informal settlements in Nairobi are grappling with period poverty.
Men are beginning to champion menstrual health to help end period poverty.
The government needs to expedite creation of laws to ensure that girls and women can access sanitary pads, either for free or at affordable prices.
Many...
Hope for Ignored Women in Kilifi
By Mahmood Mwanduka, DevReporter, Kilifi County
Key Highlights
Women in Kilifi, particularly those with little or no formal education, are forming groups that have restored happiness to their families by enabling them to put food on the table.
The majority of these women’s groups do not benefit from any government funding.
A lack of awareness...