Kilifi County: Residents Urge County Government to Train Traditional Birth Assistants
By Mahmood Mwanduka, DevReporter, Kilifi County
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Kilifi County residents and traditional birth attendants from the county urge the county government to train local midwives in rural areas.
Women prefer delivery services offered by traditional midwives in Kilifi.
Five hundred and fifty out of 100,000 mothers in Kilifi die due to pregnancy-related complications.
Kilifi County...
Water Shortage in Kilifi: Government Digs Water Pans
By Mahmood Mwanduka, DevReporter, Kilifi County
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Residents of Jimba in Kilifi County have written to the National Irrigation Board requesting the excavation of water pans in the area.
Every year, four million people die globally due to lack of access to safe water.
Public schools in Rabai sub-county are set to receive boreholes...
Residential Internet Access in Ruaraka
By Mark Antony Ochieng, DevReporter, Nairobi County
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Kenya’s Internet penetration is at 40.8%
Residents decry high installation and monthly costs.
SDG Goal No. 9 targets investing in ICT to enhance access to quality education and unlocking of resources and skills.
The last decade has seen an increase in Internet connectivity in...
Women Redefining Kenya’s Political and Social Landscape
By Sheila Mukabane, DevReporter, Nairobi County
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Historically, Kenya’s patriarchal culture has relegated women to domestic roles, providing few opportunities for leadership.
In recent decades, Kenyan women have begun to challenge these norms, asserting their influence in prominent leadership positions across various fields.
Despite these advancements, women continue to face challenges such as gender-based...
Bag of Change: Creating Employment Opportunities through Khaki Bags
By Kimondo Maina, DevReporter, Nyeri County
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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
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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...
Promoting Bamboo Growing in Murang’a
By Rebecca Wangari, DevReporter, Murang’a County
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Efforts have intensified to increase forest cover in Kenya as a strategy to combat climate change.
“Bamboo for Kenya” seeks to promote bamboo cultivation in the country as a means of conserving natural forests.
Bamboo can be used to create various products, including utensils, fencing poles, and...
Meru Residents’ Views on Governor Mwangaza’s Impeachment
By Gitonga Brian, DevReporter, Meru County
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Governor Kawira Mwangaza was impeached for the third time.
Meru County residents are protesting her return to office after she challenged her impeachment in court.
The case challenging her impeachment, mentioned on 25 September 2024, was postponed.
On August 21, 2024, the Senate upheld Governor Mwangaza’s impeachment under...