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...
Devolution Reshaping Sports in Nairobi’s Zimmerman
By Joshua Bulimo, DevReporter, Nairobi County
Key Highlights
Nairobi County as a devolved administrative unit.
The role of the youth department in supporting sports in Nairobi County.
Challenges faced by the youth in promoting local talent.
Devolution is a significant change to governance introduced by Kenya's 2010 constitution. The establishment of county governments through devolution has...
Challenges and Hope for People Living with Epilepsy in Rural Nakuru
By Dennis Gathi, DevReporter, Nakuru County
Key Highlights
People with epilepsy in rural areas face several significant challenges, including a lack of medication.
Some county governments, including Nakuru County, are actively working to enhance epilepsy care.
While there is still much to be done, the situation for people with epilepsy in rural Nakuru is gradually...
Is the Delay Towards Women Empowerment also Delaying Societal Growth and Development?
By Jack Ochieng Ohito, DevReporter, Siaya County
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
The importance of women’s empowerment has been discussed at various conferences, such as in Rio de Janeiro (1995), Cairo (1994), and Beijing (1996),
One of the notable programmes that have helped women in Kenya is government funding for businesses and reserving government tenders for women...
Ipomea weed threatens livestock and bee keeping in Kajiado
By Christine Wangoi Musa, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Quick facts about Ipomea weed.
Ipomea weed /Morning glory is an evergreen leafy weed with attractive purple flowers with an awful scent.
The weed is commonly referred to as Oltiame le teti or Orbeneyio in the Maa dialect.
The weed is not consumed by any herbivores since...
The Gaps Between Kenya’s Public Transport Code of Conduct and its Real World Application in Nairobi County – Part 1
By Polly Gitau, DevReporter, Nairobi County
Key Highlights
Kenya’s public transport business has expanded rapidly, becoming one of the major contributors to the country’s economy.
Kenyan public transport sector has remained under the control of private investors, which has introduced numerous challenges for the Kenyan public.
The code of conduct also aims to establish guiding...
Why Women Groups in Kajiado are Practising Crop Farming
By Christine Musa, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Key Highlights
Several factors have contributed to this shift, including prolonged drought, shrinking land parcels, and the need for nutritional variety.
Hundreds of cattle have perished due to starvation, as the lack of pasture and water becomes more persistent.
The county government of Kajiado, along with development partners and...
Grow Pakchong 1 Super Napier Grass to Cut Animal Feed Costs, Dairy Farmers Advised
By Emmanuel Kipkorir Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Key highlights
There is 60% shortage of animal feeds
Pakchong 1 Super Napier grass has high protein content
KALRO tested and approved the fodder
Using this fodder lowers the cost of milk production by about 50%
The Kenya government is committed to doubling milk production from...