Women numbers rising in Kenya’s political top leadership but far from achieving the two- thirds gender constitutional threshold
By Elizabeth Angira, DevReporter, Kisii County
Kenya has achieved some progress, with more women legislators now in office than in the pre-2010 Constitution period. That they occupy a dismal portion of parliamentary seats is a stark reminder of the pervasive and persisting nature of gender inequality.
There is a big chance for one of the women...
Meet Reuben Orone, the Athlete on a 383 Kilometer Peace Walk
By Emanuel Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
As the country heads towards 9 August, Kenyans are praying for peaceful elections. Reuben Orone a peace ambassador in Trans Nzoia County has gone a notch higher; he is on a walk from Kitale to Nairobi with a peace message.
In an exclusive interview with Radio Baraza, Orone, a...
HAND-OUTS: A charm to undecided voters
By Sefu Sabila, DevReporter Trans Nzoia
Hand-outs and tips have become a major phenomenon during the electioneering period in Kenya. With so many different terms used to define them, for instance, “kunawa” or “kugwara” depending on the area, hand-outs no longer have a major impact on the voting patterns, except that they now target the...
Trans Nzoia Residents’ Understanding of a Political Manifesto
By Emanuel Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Politicians eyeing elective posts in the Country have been flashing and sharing their manifestos with the electorate.
Deputy President William Ruto who is flying the United Democratic Alliance flag unveiled his ambitious manifesto on 30th June 2022, two weeks after Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition party candidate, Raila...
Politicians, We are Peaceful
By Jack Ochieng Ohito, DevReporter, Siaya County
AREA OF FOCUS
Bodaboda operators have joined hands to stop the hooliganism normally seen during the electioneering period
Over 1.5 million members of the sector drawn from 47 counties through an initiative started by NCIC #ELECTION BILA NOMA, have promised to maintain peace in the country
Saying no...
How Safe are Women With Disabilities During Elections?
By Grace Wamaitha, DevReporter, Nakuru County
As Kenyans prepare for the general elections in August 2022, it is necessary to consider that women with disabilities are more vulnerable to political violence. Most reported cases of sexual offenses with respect to Kenya’s post-election violence during the disputed presidential election of 2007, are yet...
Our Stones Our Livelihood
By Joyce Tanui, DevReporter, Uasin Gishu County
Adequate, secure and stable livelihoods have become a major concern for both rural and urban dwellers. Due to high unemployment rates and adverse climate change, economic hardships and poor agricultural yields persists in these areas. This situation has compelled many people to device different survival...
Post Covid-19 Effects on Siaya Residents
By Jack Ochieng Ohito, DevReporter, Siaya County
Covid 19 Outbreak
Covid-19 killed careers of many professionals who lost jobs, faced salary cuts and even some companies closed for good during the pandemic. Business Pulse Survey, which was implemented by the World Bank between June and August 2020 shows that about 93 percent of...