Stories by: Ivan Lucy
Kenya Youth Translate Online Engagement into Thriving Enterprises
18 Aug, 2024 10:00 AM
DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURS
Fueled by the country's high unemployment rates, youths have turned to social media marketing. It offers a wide market reach for small business enterprises, improving their sales and audience interactivity.
Fueled by the country's high unemployment rates, youths have turned to social media marketing. It offers a wide market reach for small business enterprises, improving their sales and audience interactivity.
Maternal Mortality: The Haunting Tragedy of Unfulfilled Potential
14 Aug, 2024 10:02 AM
MATERNAL CRISIS
As per a report by the World Health Organization in March 2023, globally, a woman dies of pregnancy emergency-related causes every two minutes. In 2020, the maternal mortality rate in Africa was 531 deaths per 100,000 live births.
As per a report by the World Health Organization in March 2023, globally, a woman dies of pregnancy emergency-related causes every two minutes. In 2020, the maternal mortality rate in Africa was 531 deaths per 100,000 live births.
Homa Bay Receives 2.66M in Maternal and Infant Care Supplies
03 Aug, 2024 10:00 AM
MATERNAL HEALTH BOOST
Addressing the press during the dispatch, the County Chief Officer for Health, Dr Osuri, said that haemorrhage had been the most significant threat towards maternal deaths and with the availability of NASGs, stabilization and management of severe blood lo
Addressing the press during the dispatch, the County Chief Officer for Health, Dr Osuri, said that haemorrhage had been the most significant threat towards maternal deaths and with the availability of NASGs, stabilization and management of severe blood lo
Sena Residents Get Free Eye Checkup in a Bid to Avert Cataract
31 Jul, 2024 09:30 AM
CATARACT CRUSADE
Early detection has been a major challenge due to the lack of specialized eye care on the island, forcing only the financially abled residents to travel by water to Homa Bay for eye checkups.
Early detection has been a major challenge due to the lack of specialized eye care on the island, forcing only the financially abled residents to travel by water to Homa Bay for eye checkups.
The Hidden Human Toll of Unsafe Abortions
10 Jul, 2024 09:44 AM
UNSAFE ABORTIONS
According to a report by the Ministry of Health, 464,690 young girls between the ages of 10 and 24 abort annually, which leaves 2,600 women dead and 21,000 others hospitalized for complications from incomplete abortions.
According to a report by the Ministry of Health, 464,690 young girls between the ages of 10 and 24 abort annually, which leaves 2,600 women dead and 21,000 others hospitalized for complications from incomplete abortions.
Practical Action: Empowering Farmers through Land Leases
14 Jun, 2024 09:38 AM
PRACTICAL ACTION
Practical Action, a Non-Governmental Organization, has been at the forefront of helping farmers, especially women and youth, secure lands for farming under legal leases that protect them from farm owners' frustrations.
Practical Action, a Non-Governmental Organization, has been at the forefront of helping farmers, especially women and youth, secure lands for farming under legal leases that protect them from farm owners' frustrations.
Homa Bay's Cotton Comeback: Farmers Reap 27M Boost
05 Jun, 2024 12:00 PM
COTTON RESURGENCE
The county government, led by Governor Gladys Wanga, is now determined to transform Homa Bay into the nation's dominant cotton producer, unlocking new avenues for economic growth and rural prosperity.
The county government, led by Governor Gladys Wanga, is now determined to transform Homa Bay into the nation's dominant cotton producer, unlocking new avenues for economic growth and rural prosperity.
Clubfoot's Twisted Grip: A Global Battle to Set Feet Straight
05 Jun, 2024 09:21 AM
CLUBFOOT CRUSADE
"When I gave birth to my girl, the nurse in charge did not tell me about the condition of my child, it was disclosed to me at 6 weeks that my child had clubfoot and straight away I began the process," she said.
"When I gave birth to my girl, the nurse in charge did not tell me about the condition of my child, it was disclosed to me at 6 weeks that my child had clubfoot and straight away I began the process," she said.
Family Dispute Leaves Parents Unable to Bury 8 Year Old Son
29 May, 2024 08:42 AM
FAMILY TRAGEDY
Despite the family's unstable income, the move to bury their kin without their permission did not feel right to them; hence, they declined the offer, which tore them further apart from their kinsmen.
Despite the family's unstable income, the move to bury their kin without their permission did not feel right to them; hence, they declined the offer, which tore them further apart from their kinsmen.
Slum Residents in Homa Bay Decry Dry Taps, Unsafe Lake Water
25 May, 2024 09:01 AM
WATER CRISIS
"Hawkers who supply water to this slum have taken advantage of the shortage, and due to lack of funds we have been using sewer water for domestic use like Washing," she lamented.
"Hawkers who supply water to this slum have taken advantage of the shortage, and due to lack of funds we have been using sewer water for domestic use like Washing," she lamented.
How a Women's Group is Preserving a Vital Asset in the Face of Disaster
23 May, 2024 01:00 PM
KAKDHIMU DONKEY SANCTUARY
Donkey keeping has been the backbone of the success of many farmers around the country, and when a farmer buries a donkey, the pain is equal to losing a loyal son.
Donkey keeping has been the backbone of the success of many farmers around the country, and when a farmer buries a donkey, the pain is equal to losing a loyal son.
Kenya to Observe Donkey Day to Celebrate the Beautiful Beasts Of Burden
17 May, 2024 07:36 AM
DONKEY DAY
According to the Association of Donkey Owners of Kenya (ADOK), the population of donkeys in Kenya decreased by 800,000 in about eight years. In 2016, the country had 1.8 million donkeys, which reduced to 1 million in 2023, a decrease of 44 percent.
According to the Association of Donkey Owners of Kenya (ADOK), the population of donkeys in Kenya decreased by 800,000 in about eight years. In 2016, the country had 1.8 million donkeys, which reduced to 1 million in 2023, a decrease of 44 percent.
FAWE, County Collaborate to Support Teen Mothers' Education
13 May, 2024 10:48 AM
EDUCATION FOR ALL
In 2023, Homa Bay County reported 7,618 cases of sexual gender-based violence among teenagers. The breakdown by sub-county is as follows: Rachuonyo South (3,021 cases), Rangwe (1,080 cases), Mbita (803 cases), Ndhiwa (715 cases), Homa Bay Town (696 cases)
In 2023, Homa Bay County reported 7,618 cases of sexual gender-based violence among teenagers. The breakdown by sub-county is as follows: Rachuonyo South (3,021 cases), Rangwe (1,080 cases), Mbita (803 cases), Ndhiwa (715 cases), Homa Bay Town (696 cases)
Teenage Pregnancies, HIV/AIDS Risk for Girls in Homa Bay Campsites
07 May, 2024 09:36 AM
RISING CONCERNS
A situational analysis conducted in 2020, titled "Unintended Pregnancies and HIV Amongst Adolescents and Young People: A Situational Analysis of Homa Bay," revealed that 33% of girls aged between 15 to 19 in the county were already mothers, emphasizing th
A situational analysis conducted in 2020, titled "Unintended Pregnancies and HIV Amongst Adolescents and Young People: A Situational Analysis of Homa Bay," revealed that 33% of girls aged between 15 to 19 in the county were already mothers, emphasizing th
Sinking Village: The Fate of Wang'chieng' Amid Climate Crisis
06 May, 2024 11:02 AM
EXCTINTION THREAT
During the dry season, the upper parts of Wang’chieng experience prolonged droughts that turn the lands yellow. At this time, the residents take advantage of the absence of rain to exercise their sand mining skills on the terrain.
During the dry season, the upper parts of Wang’chieng experience prolonged droughts that turn the lands yellow. At this time, the residents take advantage of the absence of rain to exercise their sand mining skills on the terrain.
Fake Fertilizer Scam Leaves Farmers in Homa Bay Troubled
01 May, 2024 10:00 AM
FAKE FERTILIZER
During a recent visit by the NCPB, a committee discovered 107 bags of the fake fertilizer, raising concerns and prompting a warning to farmers against purchasing the counterfeit product.
During a recent visit by the NCPB, a committee discovered 107 bags of the fake fertilizer, raising concerns and prompting a warning to farmers against purchasing the counterfeit product.
Devastation Strikes Rangwa as Landslide Claims Lives in Homa Bay
30 Apr, 2024 09:00 PM
DEADLY LANDSLIDE
Residents were shocked following the heavy floods that passed the village since it had not rained in that area that day. Massive landslides took place, sending heavy rocks to the residential homes of the villagers.
Residents were shocked following the heavy floods that passed the village since it had not rained in that area that day. Massive landslides took place, sending heavy rocks to the residential homes of the villagers.
A Mother's Heartache: Jane Akinyi's Struggle Against Sickle Cell Stigma
29 Apr, 2024 12:49 PM
SICKLE STRUGGLE
Quoting research done by AMPATH, Moly Ochar County Medical Outreach Coordinator and a sickle cell advocate show that 9.6% of 1.3 million people in Homa Bay are born with sickle cell.
Quoting research done by AMPATH, Moly Ochar County Medical Outreach Coordinator and a sickle cell advocate show that 9.6% of 1.3 million people in Homa Bay are born with sickle cell.
Over 1730 People at Risk of Disease Outbreaks in Homa Bay
29 Apr, 2024 11:35 AM
DISPACEMENT RISKS
Florence Adhiambo, a victim of the floods from the Kobala sub-location in Wang’ Chieng’ location, said that she fears the outbreak of diseases like malaria that will soon attack their children and families due to the floods.
Florence Adhiambo, a victim of the floods from the Kobala sub-location in Wang’ Chieng’ location, said that she fears the outbreak of diseases like malaria that will soon attack their children and families due to the floods.
Homa Bay Invests 24M Into VTCs in a bid to Promote Self-employment
26 Apr, 2024 08:22 AM
EMPOWERING YOUTH
Governor Wanga also said that the beneficiaries will have the power to command the economy in the coming years and her passion towards building a stable future for the youth begins with technical skill development.
Governor Wanga also said that the beneficiaries will have the power to command the economy in the coming years and her passion towards building a stable future for the youth begins with technical skill development.