Stories

The air bites, a raw, pungent assault that catches in the throat. It’s the smell of eucalyptus, a fierce, almost suffocating wave as the leaves are hot-pressed into oil. To witness the process is to…

This isn’t a fairy tale, but a lived experience of friends who dared to dream. Two engineers, an animal psychiatrist with a surprising flair for HR, and a marketer who set out to chase a dream that…

Bamboo plantations, much like other bushes, are known to harbour creepy creatures and rodents which prey on available organisms or have the ecosystem as their habitat. But this isn't a story about…

Turkana County, a vast and arid region in northern Kenya is a land of contrasts. It is known not only for its rich culture but also as one among the few counties that is home to minerals and precious…

Entrenched retrogressive cultural norms have perpetuated harmful practices such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), child marriage, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV), further compounding the challenges…

In recent years, the escalating climate crisis has drastically worsened living conditions in Kenya's Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs). Among these regions is Marsabit County, fondly referred to as…

Ziwani a calm village on the outskirts of Garissa was not spared either. Deep and gaping trenches, dilapidated drainage areas and collapsed perimeter walls bare testimony to the menacing floods that…

In the heart of Tana River County, nestled within the vibrant village of Maziwa, lives Susana Habuya. Once a vibrant community, Maziwa is now etched with the scars of devastation left by the…

Floods, like other natural disasters, profoundly disrupt the lives of those affected. While the extent of the impact may vary, many individuals and households experience significant setbacks, with…

Between March and May 2024, Kenya experienced heavy rains and subsequent flooding which displaced thousands of families and claimed lives. According to the National Disasters Operations Centre, 291…