Reporting on Rural Issues
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.
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...
Trans-Nzoia Celebrates International Women’s Day 2024
By Phostine Nafula Wekesa, DevReporter, Tranzoia County
“All day, every day, around the world a more gender-balanced world is being forged. Individuals and groups around the world are making concerted #Balance for Better world through tangible actions. From grassroots awareness raising to highly visible impactful campaigns, gender parity is being forged”
The campaign...
RBNews Episode 7
This is the news programme compiled by our DevReporters based in different counties across Kenya. Have a listen.
RBNews Episode 6
This is the news programme compiled by our DevReporters based in different counties across Kenya. Have a listen.