Behind The Veil Of Glitter
Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASGM) has long been associated with "illegal mining," a label that underscores the significant challenges surrounding this practice. This form of mining raises urgent concerns globally, particularly regarding human health due to the widespread use of mercury. Mercury, a heavy metal known for its toxic effects and classified as carcinogenic by scientists, is frequently employed in the gold extraction process, especially in the panning of ore. This hazardous activity is predominantly undertaken by women, highlighting both the gender dynamics and the risks involved. Beyond the health implications, ASGM contributes to severe environmental degradation. The relentless excavation of land not only disrupts ecosystems but also leads to air and water pollution, further jeopardising human and environmental health. To shed light on these issues, NTV's Regional Reporter, Judith Cherono Omondi ventured into the gold-belt regions of Nyanza and Western and now brings us this special report, #BehindTheVeilOfGlitter.
The Longton brothers' 32-day abduction ordeal
Jamil and Aslam Longton were abducted right outside their gate in Kitengela in the aftermath of intense demonstrations witnessed in the area.
The two brothers were abducted on August 19, by persons believed to be police officers. They were taken to some unknown destination, where they were held for long periods of time in what they can only describe as torture chambers.
NTV's Rose Wangui, spoke, to the Longton brothers , who shared their ordeal of the torture, they were subjected to for thirty two days.
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Bloody Injustice
When, in June, simmering public anger poured into the streets in a wave of protests against President William Ruto's administration, the state responded by launching a brutal crackdown on dissidents with alarming police excesses. Scores of Kenyans were killed by the bullet, others abducted and tortured, and some are still missing. It is an issue that has scarred victims, yet their pain is still not enough for authorities to take action on rogue officers as prescribed by the law. Several months later, the scars of the historic uprising remain etched in the minds of many affected families, some of whom are still seeking their kin to this day. NTV spoke to a number of families across the country for this special report, Bloody Injustice.
December 23, 2024
Scars Of Unending Banditry
In the last one year alone about 81 people have been shot dead in the ongoing conflict along the Meru, Isiolo border. Among the dead is five national police reservists who were deployed in December 2023 to quell the rising tension from warring communities on either sides of the troubled border.
Our regional team has been traversing the larger Meru County and it is now emerging that some of the 140 police reservists recruited then have downed their tools decrying what they describe as a brutal and thankless calling. The violence which is highly attributed to cattle rustling is now threatening to turn the area into a killing field.
December 21, 2024
Our experiences of living with HIV | Positive Youth
Many living with HIV today were infected at birth in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Now adults, they share their stories of resilience, experiences of living with HIV and the yearning for a normal life.
December 16, 2024
Apps And Down Of Debt
Technological advancement in the digital space has had its downside with several risks and threats especially in the fintech world.
One of those threats is how some online programs and digital platforms fish out their customers' data and misuse it. In Kenya and as well as several other countries in Africa, many clients of digital lenders have found themselves in trouble after their data was hacked unprocedurally, leading to public shame. This is the story Mary Njoki who almost took her own life due to the pressure of online lenders. November 25, 2024
Unpacked: What’s at stake for Africa at COP29
Africa's voice is growing louder in the fight against climate change, and this year Kenya is leading the charge. As chair of the African group of negotiators at COP29, Kenya is at the forefront of pushing the continent's interests on the global stage. We break down what's at stake for Africa, how Kenya is shaping the agenda and what it could mean for you.
November 19, 2024
Gangs of Kisumu
The matter of insecurity has increasingly been growing into one of grave concern in the county of Kisumu. In just 5 months, two hospitals in the lakeside county have recorded at least 6 deaths and treated more than 260 people, all of whom have been victims of gang attacks. The criminals rob innocent members of the public who they shoot, stab, hack or clobber, even in broad daylight. As a result, there are informal curfews in various areas, which even residents are putting in place themselves. Our Western Region Bureau Chief Ouko Okusah tells of the terror through the voices and experiences of the bereaved, survivors, residents, a police informer and the administration.
November 17, 2024
Drowning Dreams
As the unforgiving tide of Lake Turkana creeps further inland, it’s not just land and homes that are swallowed — but also the dreams, hopes, and futures of an entire generation. Climate change has unleashed a powerful blow on Turkana County, submerging schools along the lake shore and displacing families, with heartbreaking consequences. Our reporter, Ruth Munyi, takes us to ground zero, where children grapple with illness from saline water, and communities fight to stay afloat, in the following special report, Drowning Dreams.
November 10, 2024