Juma Majanga

Inside Global Efforts to Help Drought-Hit Communities in Northern Kenya

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has driven up food prices, leaving aid groups struggling to help affected communities

US Abortion Rights Reversal to Impact Africa, Campaigners Worry

Kenya has upheld the right to abortion but only for health reasons, leading many women to seek unsafe, illegal abortions on demand

Groups Call For Peace Ahead of August Polls in Kenya

Mothers’ activist group is urging all sides to refrain from violence during this year's polls

Groups Call for Peace Ahead of the August Polls in Kenya

Mothers of victims and survivors of violence are calling on all sides to refrain from violence during this year's polls

Clean Water Access Reduces Burden on Women, Girls in Kenya

In drought-stricken areas, women, girls can walk tens of kilometers to fetch clean water, putting their safety at risk

Refugees Gain Financial Inclusion in Kenya Through Microlending Project

In Kenya, efforts are underway to better integrate refugees ahead of the planned closure of large camps. One project, backed by the International Rescue Committee, provides refugees with microloans to start small businesses. Juma Majanga reports from Nairobi. Camera: Amos Wangwa.

Refugees Gain Financial Inclusion in Kenya Through Microlending Project 

An International Rescue Committee-backed project is helping provide refugees with microloans to start small businesses  

Kenyan Woman Innovator Creates Biodegradable Pads from Agricultural Waste

Most sanitary pads available for African women and girls are relatively expensive and classified as single-use plastics, until now

Kenyan Woman Creates Biodegradable Pads from Agricultural Waste

One Kenyan-woman-led enterprise has created a low cost, biodegradable pad made from agricultural waste.

Refugees in Kenya Gain Employment Rights as New Law Takes Effect

Kenya was hailed for passing a law giving refugees in the country better access to education and employment ahead of plans to shut refugee camps. While some refugees in Kenya are reaping the benefits of the law, many face challenges posed by job discrimination and poor education funding.

Refugees in Kenya Gain Employment Rights as New Law Takes Effect

While some refugees are reaping the benefits of the law, job discrimination and education funding are challenging refugee integration as the deadline to close camps quickly approaches

Refugees in Kenya Gain Employment Rights as New Law Takes Effect

Legislation gives the half-million refugees living in the country better access to education and a chance to earn a living

The Inside Story-Driving Change Episode 33

Solar Panel Technology Boosts Yields for Farmers in Kenya

Scientists in Kenya are testing a project using solar panels to shade crops while generating clean energy. It’s called agrivoltaics. Successful trials have shown that this technology reduces water loss and results in higher yields. Juma Majanga reports from Kajiado, Kenya.

Global Campaign Gives Impetus to Women’s Land Rights in Africa

Many African women work on farms, but few have legal rights to the land they farm, including in Kenya despite laws guaranteeing women’s land rights. Juma Majanga reports from Nairobi. Camera: Jimmy Makhulo

Swedish-Kenyan Group Introduces Electric Buses in Kenya

Swedish-Kenyan group Opibus has introduced the first African designed and manufactured electric bus in Kenya with the aim of cleaning-up polluting public transportation.

Swedish-Kenyan Group Introduces Electric Buses in Kenya

Opibus plans to launch the African-designed bus commercially in Kenya in a few months and bring it to markets across the continent by 2023

Uber, Electric Vehicle Group Partner to Deploy Electric Motorcycles Across Africa in 2022

The switch to electric motors could significantly reduce air pollution as motorcycle taxis employ millions across the continent  

Uber Partnership to Deploy 3,000 Electric Motorcycles Across Africa

The switch to electric motors could significantly reduce air pollution as motorcycle taxis employ millions across the continent

Kenya Changing Gender Roles

This short documentary looks at how climate change has disrupted the traditional way of life for pastoralists in Kenya, fueling a revolution in gender roles.