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...
Withholding of Academic Certificates Haunts College Students in Kilifi
By Mahmood Mwanduka, Devreporter, Kilifi County
Key highlights
A private college owner withholds academic certificates for sponsored students after closing down the college in Rabai Constituency Kilifi County.
Students have been told to pay for storage and transport fees to get their KNEC academic certificates despite having no fee arrears.
The college was closed...
Ogiek Community’s Battle against Waterborne Diseases
By Stephen Khaemba, DevReporter, Nakuru County
Key Highlights
The Ogiek community recently won a legal battle against the Kenyan government over evictions from the Mau Forest, highlighting their ongoing struggle for the recognition of their rights.
Despite residing near the Mau Forest, the Ogiek people face challenges in accessing clean water for domestic use.
The...