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...
Sustainability: Transforming Used Liquor Bottles into Stylish Décor
By Kimondo Maina, DevReporter, Nyeri County
Key Highlights
Upcycling as a solution to glass and plastic solid waste.
A need for material recovery centres and waste segregation for easier recycling.
Upcycling as a solution to glass and plastic solid waste.
A need for material recovery centres and waste segregation for easier recycling.
The widespread use of...
Urban farming: A Greener Path to Affordability and Nutrition in Nairobi County
By Brenda Lagat, Devreporter, Nairobi County
Urban farming: A Greener Path to Affordability
Nairobi, a city known for its fast-paced lifestyle, is witnessing a quiet yet powerful transformation. Urban farming, once a rare sight, is blossoming across the...
Breaking Barriers: Pioneering Inclusive Communities for Special Needs Children in Nyeri County
By Kimondo Maina, DevReprter, Nyeri County
Inclusive Communities for Special Needs Children
In Summary
The organisation has a structured rehabilitation programme, which prioritises holistic development of children with special needs.
Community engagement, which fosters understanding and inclusivity.
...
Rescuing Stray Cats in Mombasa
By Shani Fakii, Devreporter, Mombasa County
Rescuing Stray Cats in Mombasa
In summary
The superstition around cats in Mombasa is that they are wicked people (jinni) with several tales to that effect.
First-time visitors to Mombasa are usually warned about beating or...
Battling Mental Health Issues in Gusii
By Elizabeth Angira, Devreporter, Kisii County
Battling Mental Health issues in Gusii
Robinson Omwenga, from Metamaywa, Nyamira County, started feeling unwell in 2000. Although in public he appeared well with a smile on his face, he was silently battling mental health...