How Paralympics Inspire Local Para Volleyball in Kenya
By Kimondo Maina, DevReporter, Nakuru County
Key Highlights
The 2024 Paris Paralympics have inspired local para-athletes in Kenya, fueling their aspirations to represent the country on the global stage.
Para-athletes face significant challenges, including inadequate infrastructure.
The tournament served as a powerful platform for advocacy, allowing para-athletes to raise awareness and challenge societal stereotypes about...
Rig or Be Rigged?: A Book Written by Hon. Millie Odhiambo, the Member of Parliament for Suba North, and Launched Together With the Millie Institute
Part 1 – Opening Remarks
Part 2 – A Performance by Iddi Achieng
Part 3 – Speeches by Hon Opiyo Wandayi and Hon Adan Duale
Part 4 – A Reading of an Excerpt From The Book
Part 5 – A Second Reading of an Excerpt From The Book
Part 6 – A Third...
RBNews Episode 9
This is the news programme compiled by our DevReporters based in different counties across Kenya. Have a listen.
RBNews Episode 8
This is the news programme compiled by our DevReporters based in different counties across Kenya. Have a listen.
Press Freedom and Access to Information in Kenya: Emerging Issues in 2024
Part 1 – Opening Remarks: Media Council of Kenya
Part 2 – Update on Media Reforms with Eric Oduor and Tom Mshindi
Part 3 – A Presentation on the State of Media Freedom by Erick Oduor, Kenya Union of Journalists
Part 4 – The Press Statement
Part 5 – The First Panel Discussion
Part 6 –...
Kwale County Boasts of Business Growth on International Women’s Day Despite Rising Cases of Teenage Pregnancy
By Teryani Mwadzaya, DevReporter, Kwale County
Summary
600 women-led companies have been formed for the purposes of increasing employment opportunities for Kwale Women
Stakeholders come together to combat increasing cases of teenage pregnancies.
There is need for greater community involvement and resource mobilization.
Despite rising cases of teenage pregnancy, women in Kwale County embrace business...
Mombasa Celebrated International Women’s Day, 2024
Sophia Abdhi, DevReporter, Mombasa County
Summary
Annually, 8 March is the day to commemorate the efforts and achievements by women towards improving their daily lives and making their communities a better place for themselves and humanity as a whole
The theme for the 2024 celebrations was “INVEST IN WOMEN: ACCELARATE PROGRESS”.
In Mombasa County, the celebration...
Silent Cry: IWD Resolutions, will it be Different in 2024?
By Jack Ohito, DevReporter, Siaya County
Highlights
While talking to RBNews, Beatrice Abol questioned why the government was taking too long to implement some of the required gender policies.
Other than getting involved in unproductive projects that don’t benefitting women and girls, I will focus on empowering women more because the elective seat (Women’s...