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...
Rural Communities Enjoy Fruits of the Shamba System
By Emanuel Kipkorir Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Key highlights
Shamba system introduced by colonial government
It aims to afforest degraded plantations
One has to be a member of CFA to be allocated a forest plot
It is not applicable in indigenous forests
It is implemented by the Kenya Forest...
Sand Harvesting – A Child Labour Menace in Kajiado County
By Christine Wangoi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Quick facts about sand harvesting in Kajiado
Sand harvesting is done along river beds
The lucrative trade is unregulated.
Only males participate as loaders.
Lorries fetching sand pay Cess to the county government.
Teen boys freely participate as loaders
Sand harvesting happens both day and night
Rampant sand harvesting...
Agriculture in Trans Nzoia in Limbo, as Youth Opt for Jua kali Sector
By Sefu Sabila, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia
Key Highlights
There is a threat to the agricultural sector in Trans Nzoia, as youth are moving to the Jua Kali sector
According to the youth, lack of opportunities and jobs is among the challenges leading to their mass movement from Agriculture
This move threatens the sector
Agronomist...
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,...
Empowering Lives: Ability Beyond Disability through Assistive Devices
By Kimondo Maina, DevReporter, Nyeri County
Key Highlights
Ability beyond disability through issuing assistive devices to the elderly people with disabilities in Nyeri County.
Sustainability and innovation in addressing disability challenges.
Advocacy and community support for people with disabilities.
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was celebrated on 3 December 2023. The...
How To Appreciate People With Disabilities
By Teryani Mwadzaya, DevReporter, Kwale County
Summary
Residents should strive to be ambassadors of people abled differently to echo their rights in parliament.
Disabled people have talents that people should be proud to show.
Disability rights need to be observed according to the Constitution of Kenya.
Many Kenyans neglect People with Disabilities (PWDs)...
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...