The Threat to Nakuru’s Green Belt: Human Encroachment Endangers a Vital Ecosystem
By Steve Khaemba, DevReporter, Nakuru County
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Human activities, including agriculture, illegal settlements, and industrial expansion threatens the green belt, a crucial ecosystem
Corruption complicates enforcement, as some developers acquire title deeds for forestland through dubious means
Environmental degradation poses risks to Nakuru's tourism industry, particularly attractions like Lake Nakuru National Park.
Nakuru County's green...
Caring For the Forgotten Workers: Donkey Welfare in Nakuru County
By Stephen Khaemba, DevReporter, Nakuru County.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS.
Donkeys often work long hours without adequate food, water, or medical attention.
Advocates stress the need for better policies to protect donkeys
A comprehensive approach to sustainable animal welfare and community resilience, in alignment with Sustainable Development Goals.
In the busy rural areas of Nakuru County, donkeys are...
Bag of Change: Creating Employment Opportunities through Khaki Bags
By Kimondo Maina, DevReporter, Nyeri County
Key Highlights
Khaki packaging is helping address Kenya’s unemployment challenge.
The khaki packaging business empowers persons with disabilities (PWDs), ex-prisoners, and residents of recovery centres by equipping them with essential skills.
Waste materials are repurposed into charcoal briquettes, promoting environmental conservation and zero-wastage.
Despite their talents, academic qualifications, and determination,...
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