The Cost of Breastfeeding for Working Mothers
By Emanuel Tarus, DevReporter, Uasin Gishu County
Key Highlights
Workplace demands and pressure affects exclusive breastfeeding
Body shape is a major concern for corporate women
There is need to involve men in breastfeeding
Exclusive Breastfeeding beneficial to babies
For many mothers, especially corporate women in Kenya, breastfeeding is a tough balancing act between providing nutrition to...
Protecting a Water Tower Under Threat: How Communities and Authorities Are Pulling Together to Save Mt. Elgon Ecosystem
By Emanuel Kipkorir Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Key Highlights
Elgon, source of 12 rivers, four caves
The ecosystem shared by Kenya and Uganda is under threat
Conservation efforts implemented
Some tree species have become extinct
For Peter Chemasuet and other residents of Trans Nzoia, Bungoma and Busia Counties, Mt. Elgon is not just...
Suicide: Is It A Social, Health Or Criminal Offence?
By Elizabeth Angira, DevReporter, Kisii County
Critical questions arise as to the extent to which suicide is a problem in Kenya and globally. At the same time, questions are also raised as to whether suicide is a social problem or health condition.
Statistics on suicide
According to a 2021 World Health Organization (WHO) report,...
How Dorper Sheep is Improving Maasai Pastoralism
By Christine Wangoi, DevReporter Kajiado County.
Key Highlights
Dorper sheep growth rate is faster compared to indigenous species
Dorper require less grazing space than cattle
Women and youth are finding new opportunities in the Dorper sheep value chain.
Shrinking land and persistent drought is pushing farmers to Dorper farming.
Limited access to veterinary services remains...
Dusty, no toilets: Kitengela stadium limits youth potential and inclusion
By Christine Wangoi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Highlights
Kitengela Stadium sits on approximately five acres.
It is the only public playing field serving the rapidly growing town.
The stadium has no toilets, changing rooms or spectator facilities.
It also hosts community events such as medical camps and children’s immunisation outreaches.
In August 2025, Kenya co-hosted the...
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...
Teenage Pregnancies in Busia: When Childhood Ends Too Soon
By Philip Barasa, DevReporter, Busia County
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Over 65,000 teenage pregnancies have been recorded in Busia County in the past eight years.
Girls as young as 10 years old are becoming mothers, often dropping out of school permanently.
Poverty, stigma, and lack of reproductive health information continue to fuel the crisis.
Community programs...
Early Marriage in the Suba Community
By Paul Odhiambo, DevReporter, Homa Bay County
Over the years, the issue of early marriage has been a great challenge to many communities and countries around the globe. In some contexts, young girls are married off early as part of custom practices while for others, it is to get wealth in terms...










