Reporting on Rural Issues
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...
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...
Solution to the Unemployment Crisis
By Edith Atieno, DevReporter, Kisumu County
The election date in Kenya is fast approaching with different candidates for various political positions promising Kenyans the world. Will any one of them realistically follow through on their election pledges?
Dominating issue in every election season in Kenya is the unemployment rate among qualified citizens.
And in this election...
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...