Reporting on Rural Issues
How the Hairdressing Business is Changing lives in Utawala
By Collins Ochieng, DevReporter, Nairobi County
Key Highlight
Hairdressing skills for Kenyan youth
Licensing for hairdressing business
Hairdressing as a contributor to Kenya’s Economy
Hairdressing as a way of earning a living
In every Kenyan county, there are different business activities, from the sale of electronic devices, household items and vegetables, to transport services. Hairdressing...
Breaking the Silence: Addressing the Teenage Pregnancy Crisis in Nakuru County
By Steve Khaemba, DevReporter, Nakuru County
Key Highlights
The need for immediate action to invest in young girls' lives, enabling them to pursue education
Distributing sanitary towels, offering educational bursaries, and addressing unsafe abortion issues
Offer psychological counselling, mentorship, and family therapy to support teenage mothers.
Deep within Nakuru County, a subtle yet potent problem...
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...
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...
RBNews Episode 12
This is the news programme compiled by our DevReporters based in different counties across Kenya. Have a listen.
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,...
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...
RBNews Episode 11
This is the news programme compiled by our DevReporters based in different counties across Kenya. Have a listen.