Nakuru County: Making Healthcare More Accessible to Communities
By Grace Wamaitha, Devreporter, Nakuru County
Key Highlights
For years, a medical emergency in Nakuru County's rural areas meant a long journey to Nakuru city.
Persistent advocacy from the community eventually caught the attention of county officials, paving the way for transformative change in access to health services.
Nakuru Level 5 Teaching and Referral Hospital...
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...
Hospital Births Boost Reproductive Health in Kajiado
By Christine Wangoi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Key Highlights
There is a growing trend in Kajiado, where more women are opting for hospital births over traditional home deliveries.
This shift is fuelled by increasing concerns about undiagnosed health complications, greater awareness of reproductive health, and government-led free maternity programmes.
Kajiado has seen a significant improvement, with...
The Village Herbalist Who’s Giving Nakuru Back Its Smile, One Tooth at a Time.
By Dennis Gathi, DevReporter, Nakuru County
At a Glance
The Crisis: Up to 86% of Nakuru County residents suffer from dental fluorosis – brown, stained teeth caused by excessive fluoride in volcanic soils
The Solution: Joel Kariuki Kamau, a self-taught herbalist, uses traditional plant medicine to permanently restore white teeth for Kshs 600 per...
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...
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,...
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...