Topic: Poverty

CSOs warn Finance Bill, 2025 will increase poverty

By Okumu Modachi   2025-06-04 20:42:06

A group of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has raised concerns over budget proposals in the 2025 Finance Bill that, if passed, will reduce funding for essential programmes

Ruto's economy: World Bank flags missing Gen Z jobs, rising poverty

By Brian Ngugi   2025-05-28 19:31:32

The World Bank has delivered a mixed economic scorecard on President William Ruto's administration.

World Football Day 2025: How global organisations are using football to eradicate poverty

By Ochieng Oyugi   2025-05-26 13:30:32

44 Bulldogs FC and Mukuru Talent FC emerged winners of the inaugural Inter - County Football For The Goals Championship held on the World Football Day at the University of Nairobi

Illiteracy, poverty, culture fuel gender violence in West Pokot

By Irissheel Shanzu   2025-05-15 12:14:12

Illiteracy, poverty, and deeply ingrained cultural beliefs have been identified as key contributors to gender-based violence (GBV) in West Pokot County.

Babies raising babies: Untold pain of teen mums trapped by poverty, predatory system

By Manuel Ntoyai   2025-05-09 10:11:13

When girls are forced into motherhood before they finish childhood, it signals a society in crisis. A generation of girls is being sacrificed to poverty, predation, and policy gaps.

China's tea festival showcases poverty-fighting model for Kenyan farmers

By Brian Ngugi   2025-05-08 09:09:02

An integrated approach to value addition, proactive market development, and comprehensive farmer support could offer insights for nations like Kenya.