Will the European Union-funded Banana Processing Factory in Kisii Cut off the Broker-Farmer Extortion Chain?
By Elizabeth Angira, DevReporter, Kisii County
Mr Fred Omoke, a retired public servant, ventured into banana farming in Kisii County about 15 years ago to supplement his family’s nutrition and diversify his sources of livelihood. But the project that initially looked promising was frustrated by middlemen in the banana value chain, pushing...
Filming the Rural
By Sefu Sabila, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia
Hodari Arts Creations is a fast rising film group based in Trans Nzoia County focused on producing creative works about day-to-day living.
Before venturing into film, the group was doing educational skits on gender-based violence, behavioural change among teenagers and advocating for peace.
"What makes us outstanding is...
“We Can Think and Work Well, Give us a Chance”
By Caren Waraba, DevReporter, West Pokot County
Mrs Christine Natuch has been at the forefront of preaching peace between the communities of Pokot and Turkana and encouraging People with Disabilities (PWDs) from the two communities to fight for their rights.
At the age of 5 years, Mrs Natuch says that she escaped brutal...
Ending Violence Against Children at Home and in the Community
By Edith Atieno, DevReporter, Kisumu County
Eradicating violence against children requires concerted effort encompassing the individual, governmental social protection agencies and other relevant stakeholders. Collaborations between state and non-state actors are necessary in the endeavour to protect children against violence.
The 2019 Violence Against Children Survey by the Kenya government shows that 46 and...
Youth Unemployment: The Hard but Simple Problem To Solve
By Isaac Akeyo, National DevReporter
Unemployment is a significant problem Kenyans have faced since independence. The dream of living a good and dignified life has been a nightmare to many, more especially the youth.
The 2019 national census data indicate that over 5 million qualified young people in Kenya are jobless, and...
The Cost of Misinformed Voting
By Philip Barasa, DevReporter, Busia County
Hegemony of political parties in some regions of Kenya, the so-called strongholds of parties, had for a long time taken over civic awareness in the electoral processes.
But according to a resident of Busia County, the trend of blindly following political parties is slowly changing.
Further interviews from a...
Why Women Are Becoming Mechanics
By Lilian Onyango, National DevReporter
Being a female mechanic is something which is seen as breaking the tradition in the automotive industry. For decades now, only men have dominated the industry.
Cecelia Matheka is a female mechanic at the Karioko garage where she works with men along the dusty road. The place might...
Single Motherhood And Poverty Levels In Trans Nzoia
By Phostine Wekesa, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
It is mid-morning in Kipsongo village, Transnzoia County. Residents are already out busy working in the maize plantations and others moving about looking for what they can do to earn a living.
Trans Nzoia County faces a critical challenge in improving the economy and standards of...