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.
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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...
Nakuru Bets on the Golden Oilseed to Cut Kenya’s Edible Oil Import Bill
By Grace Wamaitha, DevReporter, Nakuru County
Highlights
Nakuru farmers grow sunflower to cut oil imports bill.
Kenya spends Sh160B annually on importation of edible oils.
Sunflower is drought-tolerant.
Sunflower Farming creates jobs and opportunities for youth and women.
As edible oil prices hike and imports drain the country’s coffers, Nakuru farmers are planting a solution...
Kajiado County Intensifies Fight Against Child Malnutrition Through Community Action
By Christine Wangoi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Malnutrition remains a serious public health concern, affecting children in Kajiado County, with long-term consequences on growth, development and overall well-being.
Malnutrition occurs when a person’s diet does not provide the right amount or balance of nutrients required for healthy living. It can result from eating too little food, too...
Disconnecting to Heal: How Nairobi Youths Are Reclaiming Mental Health
By Kimondo Maina, DevReporter, Nyeri County
Key Notes:
High noise levels and demanding careers in Nairobi cause widespread burnout and significant economic loss
Constant screen time and remote work often lead to deep loneliness despite being digitally connected
Reclaiming health requires "analog" spaces where people surrender phones and avoid alcohol-centred socialising
Practices like pottery,...
When Motherhood Redraws the Map of Friendship
By Belinda Amondi Arika, DevReporter, Nairobi County
Highlights
Emotional testimonies
Explanation on why friendships fade
Policy grounding.
When Sarah Wairimu became a first-time mother, she expected sleepless nights, newborn cries, and an endless curve of caring for a tiny human. What she did not expect was how quiet her phone would become. Chats slowed, invitations...
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