Kajiado women turn communal beading into profitable enterprise
By Christine Wangoi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Quick facts about beadwork.
It is majorly done by women, because they the one who ordinarily remain at home to look after the children
It is a cultural leisure activity passed to women and a way of ensuring that a woman is always busy
It has now turned into...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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