Why we have Very Few Elected Women In Siaya
By Jack Ochieng Ohito, DevReporter, Siaya County
Highlights
Siaya residents would want a woman governor or more women taking most seats in the forthcoming elections.
Mr. Fred Owira, a milk vendor, says women are in better positions to lead but only if they can be in charge of their own finances.
Highlights
Siaya residents would want a woman governor...
Why You Should Say NO To Leaders Who Buy Voters
By Lillian Onyango, DevReporter, Nairobi county
When I met Jackeline Achien’g, she was on her way back home from Lang’ata where she washes clothes to earn a living. Just down the road, there was an aspirant asking for votes in the forthcoming general elections. I could see people singing praises of his name, assuring him...
Why Siaya Residents Would Wish to Have Women Leaders
By Jack Ochieng Ohito, DevReporter, Siaya County
HIGHLIGHTS
Having more women in high echelons of power can lead to innovative ways of solving economic and social problems.
Cultural dynamism has contributed to this allure, in the sense that women are now able to own property and can hence wield political power
Having more women in...
It is Time for Leaders to Focus on Social Welfare of the People
By Georgina Akoth, DevReporter, Kisumu County
Key Points
• The next leadership in line should focus on the social welfare of the people as a way of addressing the issue of high cost of living in the coming years.
• Leaders should find ways of solving the case of youth unemployment.
As Kenya approaches the general election...
Independent Candidates Giving ‘Big’ Parties Sleepless Nights
By Sefu Sabila, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia
Independent candidates form the largest portion in the forthcoming elections. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) cleared 7,111 independent candidates to run for elective posts.
In a past interview, the Registrar of Political Parties, Anne Nderitu, had indicated that many independent candidates would be on the ballot for the...
Security of Journalists is so Paramount
By Elizabeth Angira, DevReporter, Kisii County
In most cases when chaos erupts journalists are vulnerable given the nature of their work as the eyes of the community with the responsibility of updating the public on what is going on. Much attention should be paid to their security.
Societies rely upon public interest journalism for their supply of ...
Youth Embrace Peace and Inclusion in Government as a motivation for Mature Politics
By Sefu Sabila, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Youth in Kenya are currently at the centre of politicians’ attention, as they present opportunities for more votes in their ballot boxes. The country's largest population are the youth. This age group is however known for low turn out during polling day.
During the mass registration of new voters,...
Siaya Residents Call for Honesty in Leadership
By Jack Ochieng Ohito, DevReporter, Siaya County
Highlights
The fund seeks to create employment opportunities for the young in nation building.
“Let people get what they deserve in terms of service delivery and balanced development. This tendency of coming during elections, like now, with fake promises should stop.” Mr. Yewa adds.
Did your leader use...