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Siaya County: Financial Literacy Key to Success of Youth Projects

Jack Ochieng Ohito, DevReporter, Siaya County Thirty-three percent of the population of Siaya County is made up of youth. There is a need for fair training opportunities for the youth on financial literacy and management. According to the Kenya Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) 2019 report, thirty-three percent of the population of Siaya County comprises youth,....

Implications of Finance Bill 2024 on Nyeri Residents

By Kimondo Maina, DevReporter, Nyeri County Key Highlights United for a purpose - The bill has united community members from the youth to retirees, all in opposition. Strong perception of corruption and wastage in government with alleged budgeted corruption as a major concern. The Finance Bill opened a pandora’s box, leading to increased scrutiny of...

Alcohol Menace in Murang’a County

By Rebecca Wangari, DevReporter, Murang’a County Key Highlights Lives have been lost and others developed various health complications because of alcohol menace. The government has, on various occasions, promised to eradicate illicit brews by conducting crackdowns. Several programmes geared towards empowering the youth have been proposed. For close to three decades, alcoholism has been a thorn...

Silent Sorrows: Kangai Village’s Unhealed Wounds

By Kimondo Maina, DevReporter, Nyeri County Key Highlights A notable shift in drinking habits has occurred following the tragic Kangai "massacre", with moderation becoming the new norm. The profound and long-lasting effects of the tragedy on the affected families are heavily felt. Months after the Kangai "massacre", where several people died because of consuming illicit brew,...

A Devotional Journey into the Heart of Busia County through Kakapel Monument Museum and Iteso Cultural Centre

By Philip Barasa, DevReporter, Busia County Nestled in the heart of Busia County’s Teso North Sub-County, is a historical site that transcends time. It echoes the stories of those who have called it home for generations. The Kakapel Monument Museum and Iteso Cultural Centre is an archaeological treasure trove dating back between 2000-4000 years. It stands...

Meru County: Rural Prosperity through Dairy Farming

Brian Gitonga, DevReporter, Meru County Key Highlights Ayrshire, Jersey and Friesian are the main dairy cow breeds in Meru. Substandard commercial feeds are a challenge to dairy farmers in the area. Agriculture is vital to Kenya’s economy because it comprises about 33% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to the current Kenya Dairy Board (KDB)...

Femicide Crisis Threatens Gender Equality and Mainstreaming Efforts

By Kipkorir Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County Key Highlights Femicide on the rise despite numerous anti-femicide campaigns. Trans Nzoia joins the list of County governments with gender policies in place. Policy to address harmful gender practices and facilitate inclusive development Political goodwill needed to achieve gender equality. 27 January, 2024, thousands of Kenyan...

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...

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