Lavish spending shatters hopes devolution could be a game-changer in Kenya

By Wairimu Nyambura 

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Lavish spending shatters hopes devolution could be a game-changer in Kenya http://vimeo.com/87489527 About this video "16 Jul 2013 | by Martha Nyambura | ì | Civil Society - Original Feature In March 2013, Kenyans went to the polls to vote for a devolved type of government that ideally should have seen power and development brought closer to the people. However, recent media reports show that the counties extravagant expenses are threatening to push development to the back seat. Kibera slum residents told IPSTV Correspondent in Kenya Martha Nyambura they had expected positive change to come soon."

The Nuru experience in Kenya, from garbage dump to model farm

The Nuru experience in Kenya, from garbage dump to model farm http://vimeo.com/83680662 About this video "18 Jun 2013 | by Martha Nyambura | Civil Society - Media Talks - Original Feature Contribution by IPS and IPSTV journalist Martha Nyambura to the IPSTV Food and Media Talks panel “Will forthcoming economic boom change Africa’s rural backyard?” held at FAO, Rome, on Tuesday June 18th 2013. The clip contains Martha Nyambura’s video report “The Nuru experience, from garbage dump to model farm” and her following contribiution from Nairobi (Kenya) via Skype."

Organic Agriculture could help Africa fight poverty

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Organic Agriculture could help Africa fight poverty

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May 24 2012 (IPS) - Experts say mainstreaming organic farming in African could help feed the hungry on the continent, reduce poverty and mitigate the effects of climate change.

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Poverty and a lack of infrastructure have blamed for rising maternal mortality in Kenya.

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Poverty and a lack of infrastructure have blamed for rising maternal mortality in Kenya.

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Jul 19 2011 (IPS) - Poverty and a lack of infrastructure have blamed for rising maternal mortality in Kenya. For every 100 000 live births, 560 women die. A new programme is showing promise in reducing these numbers.