A Violence-free Election

A Violence-free Election

By Rose Kwamboka Grace Muthongi, a youth resident of Kianda in Kibra, voted in a general election for the first time in 2017. The results of that election were marred with violence. “They were burning people and their houses just because their candidate had not won.”...

Conflict Sensitive Reporting.

Conflict Sensitive Reporting.

Training on Conflict Sensitive Reporting Promoted Peace During the 2022 Election By A.M Kenya has, in the past, experienced various forms of conflict during and after elections. Historically there are regions more prone to political unrest; Nakuru is one such....

Peaceful elections lead to peaceful coexistence

Peaceful elections lead to peaceful coexistence

By Alex Ikambi Media is essential in promoting democracy and the rule of law. In any democratic election, media should be in a position help people to have a comprehensive understanding of the issues of importance to the common citizen as well as the candidates. An...

Episode 10 – Integration

Integration has been an issue between internally displaced persons and the host communities. The displaced persons have experienced trauma, hostilities regarding resettlement issues and lack of compensation among other issues.

Episode 9 – Good leadership

It is in the afternoon and Makwetu people have gathered at Makwetu grounds. The chief is ready to address the audience.He has gathered all the duty bearers in different sectors to try and address diverse issues that affect  the IDPs in Makwetu village.

Episode 8 – Trauma

Time has passed since Kadogo and grandma had been displaced, life in Makwetu has been so challenging for Kadogo, her grandma and all people who moved in. Depression is gradually creeping in…..

Episode 7 – Bad Leadership

Various issues have been raised in Makwetu village  over a period of time. There has been frustrations raised by gap in the leadership and it is reaching the boiling point.The local leaders are not in support of the IDPs resettling at Makwetu village.They have typical...

Episode 6 – Forced Evictions

The people of Mawembe village are facing drought which has even killed their livestock in several homesteads.This has been brought about by pollution and deforestation which has influenced the harsh climatic conditions.This conditions led to the people of Mawambe to...

Episode 5 – Human Trafficking

Life had been hard for Pendo who lived with her uncle and at some point she had to go and look for a job despite being a minor.Someone had promised her a job in the city and the hope of continuing with her education.Pendo being so desperate to get out of her situation...

Episode 4 – Sexual and Gender Based Violence

Pendo,Kadogo's friend has been defiled.She is a minor who lives with her uncle and also an IDP.Under section 8(2) of the sexual offences Act,defilement of a child attracts life imprisonment.She gains the courage to tell her good friend Kadogo and her teacher of the...

Episode 3 – Access to Health

Episode 3 informs and educates integrated IDP's on the importance of subscribing to a national health insurance and acquire NHIF( National Health Insurance) card.This is vital to all Kenyan citizens including IDP's in case of any medical or health issues you can...

Episode 2 – Struggles and survival

Episode 2 highlights the struggles and survival of IDPs on the issue of resettlement and reintegration.The law is very clear as far as advocating for IDPs rights is concerned i.e the land and IDPs Act.A story is narrated of how IDPs in Makwetu village struggle with...

Episode 1 – Access to education

Access to education episode tries to highlight the plight of integrated IDP' s while trying to access school bursaries for  education.Every child has a right to education according to Articles 43 and 53 of the constitution.Thus this episode emphasizes it is against...

This can happen to anyone of us (Swahili version)

“Hili linaweza kufanyika kwa yeyote kati yetu_ Huu ni mchezo wa kuigiza ambao umeandaliwa na kupeperushwa na redio 40 za jamii nchini Kenya. Mchezo huu unahusu ,masaibu wanayopitia wakimbizi wa ndani kwa ndani na vile na vilevile wa kutoka nchi za kigeni. Mchezo huu...

This can happen to anyone of us…..(English Version)

“This can happen to anyone of us” – an IDP Story which was done by and for the 40 Kenyan Community Radios to be broadcasted.The Story is about the plight of Integrated IDPs and refugees and is aimed at educating and informing the public that anyone can be a victim of...

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