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...
Bidding Farewell to Period Poverty in Kibera Slums
By John Mwilwatsi, DevReporter, Nairobi County
Key Highlights
Informal settlements in Nairobi are grappling with period poverty.
Men are beginning to champion menstrual health to help end period poverty.
The government needs to expedite creation of laws to ensure that girls and women can access sanitary pads, either for free or at affordable prices.
Many...
Hope for Ignored Women in Kilifi
By Mahmood Mwanduka, DevReporter, Kilifi County
Key Highlights
Women in Kilifi, particularly those with little or no formal education, are forming groups that have restored happiness to their families by enabling them to put food on the table.
The majority of these women’s groups do not benefit from any government funding.
A lack of awareness...
Kilifi County: Residents Urge County Government to Train Traditional Birth Assistants
By Mahmood Mwanduka, DevReporter, Kilifi County
Key Highlights
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
Key Highlights
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
Key Highlights
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...