Campaign Mobilisers to Decision Makers: Women Seek Greater Political Voice
By Sefu Sabila, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
At a Glance
Key Highlights
Women in Trans Nzoia remain underrepresented in decision-making despite being the majority as per the 2019 census that placed their numbers at 3.4 million
Failure by women leaders to support women at the grassroots, has seen lower voter turnout during elections
However, women...
Can Value Addition Help Poultry Farmers Break Free from Middlemen, Build Profitable, Sustainable livelihoods?
By Emanuel Kipkorir Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Key Highlights
Poultry farmers struggle with high cost of feeds, diseases and exploitation
Members of TURMUS poultry cooperative society build abattoir to add value to their poultry, increase incomes
The cooperative has created employment, reduced domestic violence, exploitation by middlemen
Development partners, County Government of Uasin Gishu...
From Hunger to Hope: How Tap to Eat Feeding Programme Keeps Uasin Gishu Learners in Class, Boosts Academic Performance
By Emanuel Kipkorir Tarus, DevReporter, Uasin Gishu County
Key Highlights
Lack of food kept learners out of school
Tap to Eat has increased learners’ enrollment, improved nutrition and performance
Teachers, learners and parents feel the impact of the initiative
Over 25,000 meals served every day in Uasin Gishu
Up to early May 2026, lunchtime...
Kajiado County Faces Surge in Teenage Pregnancies Amid Poverty and Child Protection Concerns
By Christine Wangoi Musa, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Key Highlights
At least 2,000 cases of teen pregnancies have been reported within the first three months of 2026 in Kajiado alone
Many of the reported cases of teenage pregnancies in Kajiado is linked to poverty
The County government of Kajiado is collaborating with schools to enhance Counseling...
Alternative Justice System Restores Land Rights for Widows in Kajiado
By Christine Wangoi Musa, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Key Highlights
The Kajiado Alternative Justice System (AJS) chapter was established in October 2021.
AJS offers an accessible, affordable, and culturally sensitive justice system that combines mediation, reconciliation, and traditional dispute resolution
376 land disputes have so far been successfully resolved reducing case backlogs in formal courts.
...
From 3.00 a.m. Journeys to Nearby Care: How a Mobile Dialysis Truck is Saving Murang’a Patients
By Rebecca Wangari, DevReporter, Murang’a County
Key Highlights
Patients previously traveled for up to 5 hours for dialysis
A mobile dialysis truck now brings care closer to rural communities
The initiative is reducing costs and improving health outcomes
Joseph Wainaina, was diagnosed with kidney disease early last year which saw him start dialysis sessions....
Water Crisis Hits Kitengela
By Christine Wangoi Musa, DevReporter Kajiado County
Key highlights
Acute and persistent water shortage in Kitengela dates back to 2019
Clean water at Kitengela cost up to Kshs70 for a 20litre jerrican
The National Government banned the Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA) from selling clean water in 2019.
The County government utilized Kshs.20Million to put...
How Charcoal Burning is Turning Kajiado’s Dry Lands Into Bare Ground
By Christine Wangoi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Key highlights
Charcoal burning is an illegal activity according to the Kenya Forestry laws
Charcoal trade in satellite towns is a free business while burning and ferrying is an illegal activity.
Charcoal is largely utilized in Nyama choma joints in satellite towns.
Acacia tree is the most preferred species...
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