New Legislation Promises to Transform PWD Caregivers’ Narratives
By Kimondo Maina, DevReporter, Nyeri County
Key Highlights
Insight into caregiver challenges reveals the overlooked struggles they go through and the need for recognition.
The passage of the Persons With Disabilities Amendment Bill (Senate Bill No. 7 of 2023) suggests potential relief to caregivers.
Kenya has made positive strides towards inclusivity with renewed...
Living with Albinism: Challenging Stereotypes, Embracing Abilities
By Stephen Khaemba, Devreporter, Nakuru County
Key Highlights
Nakuru County’s albinism community is actively challenging societal misconceptions.
Human rights studies on albinism have increased globally.
Individuals with albinism contribute significantly to Kenya’s cultural tapestry through their engagement with art.
Persons with albinism in Kenya serve as real-life examples, challenging the notion that...
Fake Fertilizer threatens Government’s Efforts to Ensure Food Security
By Emanuel Kipkorir Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Agricultural transformation and inclusive growth are one of the twelve elements of the Kenya Kwanza Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. Fertilizer subsidy is one of the ways the government is using to achieve transformation in the agricultural sector.
In 2023, the country harvested approximately 61 million bags, up from...
Equality in Action: Embracing Diversity and Dignity for Persons with Disabilities
By Bernard Maluki, DevReporter, Narok County
Names of individuals mentioned in the in the story have been changed to protect them.
Key highlights
There is a need to embrace diversity through encouraging a shift in perspective on PWDs.
Society to recognise and acknowledge the unique talents and aspirations of every person.
There is also a need...
Empowering Lives: Ability Beyond Disability through Assistive Devices
By Kimondo Maina, DevReporter, Nyeri County
Key Highlights
Ability beyond disability through issuing assistive devices to the elderly people with disabilities in Nyeri County.
Sustainability and innovation in addressing disability challenges.
Advocacy and community support for people with disabilities.
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was celebrated on 3 December 2023. The...
Sounding the Alarm: Meru’s Cry against Rising Drug abuse Cases
By Brian Gitonga, DevReporter, Meru County
Key Highlights
The commonly abused drugs are alcohol, bhang, and tobacco.
Hundred and thirty-two bars were closed in 2023 for violating the laid down rules.
Tuberculosis is prevalent due to sharing of cups in Chang’aa dens.
The National Campaign against Drugs Agency (NACADA) reports that 4.73 million Kenyans abuse drugs....
FGM Woes among Maasai Community
By Christine Wangoi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
FGM Woes among Maasai Community
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical reasons.
Misconceptions about the vice include: it marks a woman's maturity,...
Rays of Resilience: Navigating Hope Amidst Meru’s Cancer Puzzle
By Gitonga Brian, DevReporter, Meru County
Rays of Resilience
Key Highlights
Prostate and Esophageal are the cancer types leading in Meru County.
Meru Cancer Centre receives nearly 60 new patients monthly.
Meru County advocates for National Hospital Insurance...