marginalised regions Stories

Gender and Equality Commission launches study to improve girls' education in marginalised regions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 04, 2025

The exercise, which will be undertaken in counties including Isiolo, Marsabit, Turkana, and Mandera, will focus on enrolment, retention, transition an...

12 marginalised counties receive Sh4.46 billion boost in new revenue allocation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 10, 2025

The allocation is part of an Affirmative Action initiative aimed at reducing historical imbalances and boosting development in counties classified as...

MPs criticise government over unfair hardship area classification
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 03, 2025

The MPs argue that the zoning has led to an unequal distribution of teachers, as many seek transfers to hardship-designated regions to benefit from al...

State unveils 1,236 projects to benefit 6 million Kenyans in marginalised areas
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

This move is in line with the government's commitment to bridging the gap between the marginalised and more developed regions of the country.

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