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...
Disability Is Not A Measure Of Leadership
By Sefu Sabila, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia
“We have a number of People With Disabilities (PWDs) who have shown interest in vying for Member of County Assembly (MCA) seats in wards within Kiminini constituency, Trans Nzoia County, like Waitaluk, Tuwan, Chepchoina Saboti and Sikhendu wards” Mr Ojiambo Opis, the chairman of PWDs in...
Suicide: Is It A Social, Health Or Criminal Offence?
By Elizabeth Angira, DevReporter, Kisii County
Critical questions arise as to the extent to which suicide is a problem in Kenya and globally. At the same time, questions are also raised as to whether suicide is a social problem or health condition.
Statistics on suicide
According to a 2021 World Health Organization (WHO) report,...
EARLY MARRIAGE IN SUBA COMMUNITY
By Paul Odhiambo, DevReporter, Migori County
The Suba people are one of minority groups living along the shores of Lake Victoria in south west Kenya.
Like any other community in Kenya or Africa, the Suba people have several problems affecting their development. Some of the problems result from inherited cultural practices, some of which may not be...
Young and A Mother
By Georgina Akoth, DevReporter, Kisumu County
Teenage pregnancy has become a significant public health concern in Kenya. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 1 in 5 girls get pregnant as teenagers.
According to the Ministry of Education in Kenya, every year, more than 1,000 candidates sit their national primary and secondary school leaving examinations while...
Disability community needs opportunities.
By Sefu Sabile, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Antony Wanjala, a member and beneficiary of the Trans Nzoia County People With Disabilities (PWDs) community group started his shoe repairing business after receiving support from the group.
The Trans Nzoia PWDs community runs a string of initiatives at Laini Moja Kitale, Endebess road, including a public toilet, shops...
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