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River Tana Featured image for Food prices soar in Garissa as floods affect transportation 
Thu 09 May, 2024 16:49
Food prices soar in Garissa as floods affect transportation 
Featured image for Food prices soar in Garissa as floods affect transportation 

Several vendors selling fresh produce near her stall have closed their businesses due to the high costs of delivering fruits and vegetables from Kiambu County.


River Tana floods Featured image for Lamu boat operators cash in on Garissa-Nairobi transport crisis after floods
Tue 07 May, 2024 18:42
Lamu boat operators cash in on Garissa-Nairobi transport crisis after floods
Featured image for Lamu boat operators cash in on Garissa-Nairobi transport crisis after floods

The government suspended boat operations after one capsized in Kona Ponda, but restores them later, with strict conditions in place.


rivewr tana flooding Featured image for Red Cross warns Garissa residents as floods intesify
Mon 06 May, 2024 20:24
Red Cross warns Garissa residents as floods intesify
Featured image for Red Cross warns Garissa residents as floods intesify

County Coordinator Daud Ahmed noted that with the River Tana flooding, more water could flow to parts of Garissa and Tana River counties.


nuclear waste kenya Featured image for North Eastern politicians launch forum to address insecurity, regional growth
Sun 05 May, 2024 19:32
North Eastern politicians launch forum to address insecurity, regional growth
Featured image for North Eastern politicians launch forum to address insecurity, regional growth

The North Eastern Political Leaders Forum will also push for unity, road projects, and a probe into claims of the dumping of toxic nuclear waste.


River Tana floods Featured image for Cut off by floods, Garissa residents panic-buy food and fuel
Sun 05 May, 2024 17:20
Cut off by floods, Garissa residents panic-buy food and fuel
Featured image for Cut off by floods, Garissa residents panic-buy food and fuel

Business people in Garissa town say they are unable to restock their empty shelves as the Garissa-Nairobi highway has been cut off.


Tana River Featured image for Fear grips Garissa,Tana River counties as floods intensify, camp marooned
Sat 04 May, 2024 16:37
Fear grips Garissa,Tana River counties as floods intensify, camp marooned
Featured image for Fear grips Garissa,Tana River counties as floods intensify, camp marooned

Floodwaters from River Tana which burst its banks have also affected Galbet and Iftin wards, where institutions housing internally displaced persons have been partially marooned.


River Tana Featured image for Government announces comprehensive plan to tackle flood crisis in Garissa, Tana River
Thu 02 May, 2024 20:03
Government announces comprehensive plan to tackle flood crisis in Garissa, Tana River
Featured image for Government announces comprehensive plan to tackle flood crisis in Garissa, Tana River

He announced plans for a Sh1.2 billion investment to construct a new bridge at the destroyed Kona Punda section of the Garissa-Nairobi Highway.


River Tana Featured image for Floods havoc: Thousands of Garissa farmers count losses as farms are submerged
Tue 30 Apr, 2024 22:12
Floods havoc: Thousands of Garissa farmers count losses as farms are submerged
Featured image for Floods havoc: Thousands of Garissa farmers count losses as farms are submerged

Some farmers faced a double tragedy as their residential houses in Garissa town were also submerged by the floods.


Tana River floods Featured image for Tana River boat tragedy: Families accuse state of negligence in retrieval of bodies
Mon 29 Apr, 2024 23:49
Tana River boat tragedy: Families accuse state of negligence in retrieval of bodies
Featured image for Tana River boat tragedy: Families accuse state of negligence in retrieval of bodies

Official says the bodies of four out of six people registered as missing have been found, while 13 are unaccounted for.


News Featured image for Govt suspends operations of private speed boats
Mon 29 Apr, 2024 15:38
Govt suspends operations of private speed boats
Featured image for Govt suspends operations of private speed boats

Two bodies were retrieved on Monday morning, as search and rescue operations continue.


Tana River floods Featured image for Mororo boat tragedy: Two bodies recovered, 19 missing as rescue operations continue
Mon 29 Apr, 2024 14:01
Mororo boat tragedy: Two bodies recovered, 19 missing as rescue operations continue
Featured image for Mororo boat tragedy: Two bodies recovered, 19 missing as rescue operations continue

Garissa Township Sub-County Deputy Commissioner Duncan Rono said the incident occurred as a result of negligence by the members of the public who were risking crossing the flooded area after the gover...


Tana River floods Featured image for Thousands displaced in Garissa town after River Tana bursts banks
Sun 28 Apr, 2024 16:47
Thousands displaced in Garissa town after River Tana bursts banks
Featured image for Thousands displaced in Garissa town after River Tana bursts banks

Residents of Bulla Punda, Kamor, Sheikh, Vumbi, Windsor, and Bulla Nyuki were forced to move to higher ground after the floodwaters engulfed their houses.


River Tana floods Featured image for Business, transportation grind to halt in North Eastern as heavy rains wreak havoc
Sat 27 Apr, 2024 20:18
Business, transportation grind to halt in North Eastern as heavy rains wreak havoc
Featured image for Business, transportation grind to halt in North Eastern as heavy rains wreak havoc

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) officially closed the road, deeming it unsafe for motorists and pedestrians due to flooding.


River Tana Featured image for Hundreds stranded as floods destroy section of Garissa-Nairobi highway
Fri 26 Apr, 2024 21:47
Hundreds stranded as floods destroy section of Garissa-Nairobi highway
Featured image for Hundreds stranded as floods destroy section of Garissa-Nairobi highway

Drivers expressed frustration with the government's failure to find a lasting solution to permanently repair the Kona Punda section.


Northern Kenya Featured image for China's demand for camel milk avails Sh5bn market opportunity for Kenyan farmers
Thu 25 Apr, 2024 08:42
China's demand for camel milk avails Sh5bn market opportunity for Kenyan farmers
Featured image for China's demand for camel milk avails Sh5bn market opportunity for Kenyan farmers

KNCCI President Eric Rutto said plans are underway by the KNCCI in partnership with Mastercard to launch a Shariah-complaint Sacco that will provide loans to the Garissa business community.


Northern Kenya Featured image for Garissa transport sector embraces e-mobility in fight against global warming
Tue 23 Apr, 2024 16:46
Garissa transport sector embraces e-mobility in fight against global warming
Featured image for Garissa transport sector embraces e-mobility in fight against global warming

They say that a decreased reliance on fuel marks a historic moment for Kenya and will help address the challenge of high fuel prices.


National Featured image for New Bill seeks to recognise, protect cultural heritage
Mon 22 Apr, 2024 21:20
New Bill seeks to recognise, protect cultural heritage
Featured image for New Bill seeks to recognise, protect cultural heritage

The Bill gives guidance on the management of culture in Kenya and breaks down the functions of the national and county governments.


Tana River floods Featured image for Garissa on high alert as dams near overflow amid heavy rain

Northern Kenya Featured image for Boost for Garissa football as FKF trains, certifies 25 new referees
Sat 20 Apr, 2024 09:29
Boost for Garissa football as FKF trains, certifies 25 new referees
Featured image for Boost for Garissa football as FKF trains, certifies 25 new referees

The training and certification were necessitated by a lack of competent referees at the sub-county level.


Youth Featured image for Garissa youth urged to join pension schemes for future financial security
Wed 17 Apr, 2024 20:25
Garissa youth urged to join pension schemes for future financial security
Featured image for Garissa youth urged to join pension schemes for future financial security

RBA CEO called upon government agencies and non-state actors to intensify awareness campaigns and encourage individuals to save a portion of their earnings for retirement.


SUPKEM Featured image for Leaders sound alarm over rising divorce cases in Garissa, decry child rights violations
Tue 16 Apr, 2024 22:26
Leaders sound alarm over rising divorce cases in Garissa, decry child rights violations
Featured image for Leaders sound alarm over rising divorce cases in Garissa, decry child rights violations

He appealed to newlywed couples to prioritise tolerance and patience for the sake of their children's well-being.


USAID NAWIRI Featured image for Peace committee in Turkana recovers livestock stolen from Uganda
Mon 15 Apr, 2024 18:53
Peace committee in Turkana recovers livestock stolen from Uganda
Featured image for Peace committee in Turkana recovers livestock stolen from Uganda

The County Commissioner hailed the hybrid peace committee for its efforts to recover the stolen livestock. 


Womankind Kenya Featured image for Garissa leaders seek help for sole rescue centre for vulnerable girls
Sun 14 Apr, 2024 20:53
Garissa leaders seek help for sole rescue centre for vulnerable girls
Featured image for Garissa leaders seek help for sole rescue centre for vulnerable girls

The UmmulKheir Girls' Home is the only rescue centre in Garissa for girls vulnerable to retrogressive practices such as FGM and child marriage.


Northern Kenya Featured image for MPs advocate for victim fund, police empowerment to tackle insecurity in North Rift
Sat 13 Apr, 2024 18:02
MPs advocate for victim fund, police empowerment to tackle insecurity in North Rift
Featured image for MPs advocate for victim fund, police empowerment to tackle insecurity in North Rift

This is one of the largest gatherings of MPs from the North Rift to come together to talk about the critical security situation in their region.


Traders Featured image for Traders in Garissa town given one-week notice to vacate market access road
Fri 12 Apr, 2024 19:57
Traders in Garissa town given one-week notice to vacate market access road
Featured image for Traders in Garissa town given one-week notice to vacate market access road

The municipality emphasised that the access road was constructed to ease congestion and improve market accessibility, but the traders' presence hindered these efforts.


William Kamket Featured image for MPs call for postponement of KWS ranger recruitment over equity concerns
Thu 11 Apr, 2024 22:03
MPs call for postponement of KWS ranger recruitment over equity concerns
Featured image for MPs call for postponement of KWS ranger recruitment over equity concerns

In a notice on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, KWS announced 150 vacancies for cadets (Assistant Warder I) and 1,350 openings for rangers, aimed at enhancing wildlife protection across the country.


Northern Kenya Featured image for Transport paralysed as floods cut off parts of Garissa-Mwingi road
Tue 09 Apr, 2024 13:08
Transport paralysed as floods cut off parts of Garissa-Mwingi road
Featured image for Transport paralysed as floods cut off parts of Garissa-Mwingi road

The most affected areas were Tula and Arer, a few kilometres to Bangale town.


Somalia Featured image for Six Kenyan traders killed in Dhobley, Somalia
Fri 29 Mar, 2024 18:05
Six Kenyan traders killed in Dhobley, Somalia
Featured image for Six Kenyan traders killed in Dhobley, Somalia

Kenyan authorities have already reached out to their Somalia counterparts to fast-track the case. 


Northern Kenya Featured image for UN & The Netherlands launch second phase of refugees and host community intergration programme
Fri 29 Mar, 2024 12:09
UN & The Netherlands launch second phase of refugees and host community intergration programme
Featured image for UN & The Netherlands launch second phase of refugees and host community intergration programme

Stakeholders are keen on enhancing the integration of refugees and host communities in the two counties. 


Turkana Featured image for Turkana pilots innovative malaria intervention tool to combat seasonal outbreaks
Thu 28 Mar, 2024 21:50
Turkana pilots innovative malaria intervention tool to combat seasonal outbreaks
Featured image for Turkana pilots innovative malaria intervention tool to combat seasonal outbreaks

This tool emerged from a seasonal malaria research project conducted in Turkana North and Central sub-counties by Moi University in collaboration with Duke University.


terrorism Featured image for Civilians injured in suspected Mandera terror attack airlifted to Nairobi
Wed 27 Mar, 2024 21:55
Civilians injured in suspected Mandera terror attack airlifted to Nairobi
Featured image for Civilians injured in suspected Mandera terror attack airlifted to Nairobi

The decision to airlift the injured came after a public outcry in Mandera town, with residents demanding equitable support for all victims following allegations of discrimination.


Wajir Featured image for Wajir county assumes control of National Library in devolution transition
Tue 26 Mar, 2024 21:21
Wajir county assumes control of National Library in devolution transition
Featured image for Wajir county assumes control of National Library in devolution transition

The governor marked the beginning of the process to identify and validate museum assets, initiating the crucial phase of transferring their management


river tana garissa Featured image for Girl injured in crocodile attack while fetching water in Garissa
Sun 24 Mar, 2024 19:00
Girl injured in crocodile attack while fetching water in Garissa
Featured image for Girl injured in crocodile attack while fetching water in Garissa

Chief Issack Abdullahi said crocodile attacks are on the rise and asked the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to ensure victims are compensated.


Pastoralist Parliamentary Group Featured image for North Eastern MPs push for increased funding for Garissa University
Sat 23 Mar, 2024 21:07
North Eastern MPs push for increased funding for Garissa University
Featured image for North Eastern MPs push for increased funding for Garissa University

Highlighting Garissa University's significance as the sole institution of higher learning in the region, Senator Abdul underscored the necessity for adequate budgetary allocation to fulfill its educat...


Wildlife Featured image for MPs call for increased budget to tackle ballooning wildlife conflict claims
Fri 22 Mar, 2024 20:06
MPs call for increased budget to tackle ballooning wildlife conflict claims
Featured image for MPs call for increased budget to tackle ballooning wildlife conflict claims

These claims encompass losses stemming from wildlife-related incidents such as injuries, fatalities, and property damages.


Tourism Featured image for MPs raise alarm on pending bills resulting from human-wildlife conflict
Fri 22 Mar, 2024 18:01
MPs raise alarm on pending bills resulting from human-wildlife conflict
Featured image for MPs raise alarm on pending bills resulting from human-wildlife conflict

The MPs argued that the government's compensation plans were not enough to avert the crisis caused by the pending bills.


Shadrack Mwadime Featured image for State initiates overhaul of private recruitment agencies to combat exploitation

Plastic Bags Featured image for Garissa residents warned against use of plastic bags
Thu 21 Mar, 2024 17:34
Garissa residents warned against use of plastic bags
Featured image for Garissa residents warned against use of plastic bags

Despite the government's ban on the use of plastic bags, Garissa County residents continue to use them.


psychotropic drugs Featured image for Over 53 pharmacies closed in North Eastern in crackdown on drug trade
Wed 20 Mar, 2024 16:17
Over 53 pharmacies closed in North Eastern in crackdown on drug trade
Featured image for Over 53 pharmacies closed in North Eastern in crackdown on drug trade

The regional commissioner issued a stern warning to security officers engaged in running bars and second-generation liquor businesses.


president william ruto mathenge weed Featured image for Garissa launches project to turn Mathenge weed menace into fortune
Tue 19 Mar, 2024 20:20
Garissa launches project to turn Mathenge weed menace into fortune
Featured image for Garissa launches project to turn Mathenge weed menace into fortune

The project, supported by the ILO through KEFRI, will help the beneficiaries manage the invasive weed through decent green jobs.


Stephen Mairori Featured image for NACADA raises alarm over drug crisis, calls for measures to address menace
Sat 16 Mar, 2024 21:01
NACADA raises alarm over drug crisis, calls for measures to address menace
Featured image for NACADA raises alarm over drug crisis, calls for measures to address menace

NACADA's warning comes on the heels of a recent crackdown on psychoactive substances and synthetic drugs in Garissa town, where 10 individuals were arrested and brought to court.


WRA Featured image for Water Resources Authority advocates for conservation of catchment areas in Asal counties
Sat 16 Mar, 2024 16:37
Water Resources Authority advocates for conservation of catchment areas in Asal counties
Featured image for Water Resources Authority advocates for conservation of catchment areas in Asal counties

The targeted counties, including Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, and Turkana, are set to benefit from comprehensive water resource management initiatives.


Northern Kenya Featured image for State opens more security camps in Baringo to tame banditry, cattle rustling
Tue 12 Mar, 2024 19:14
State opens more security camps in Baringo to tame banditry, cattle rustling
Featured image for State opens more security camps in Baringo to tame banditry, cattle rustling

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindik says the camps have been set up to neutralise the threats and steer the restoration of normalcy.


Public Service Commission Featured image for Marsabit County officer scoops prestigious African governance award
Mon 11 Mar, 2024 12:41
Marsabit County officer scoops prestigious African governance award
Featured image for Marsabit County officer scoops prestigious African governance award

To receive the award, there was a rigorous nomination process that involved public nomination, research consultancy, and assessment by experts from an international awards selection jury.


Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi Featured image for Borderland Security Summit: Leaders resolve to fight terror along Kenya-Somalia border
Sat 09 Mar, 2024 22:23
Borderland Security Summit: Leaders resolve to fight terror along Kenya-Somalia border
Featured image for Borderland Security Summit: Leaders resolve to fight terror along Kenya-Somalia border

The leaders from the counties and the National Assembly agreed to mobilize resources in fight against insecurity in the region.


women's day kenya Featured image for Garissa team calls for breaking of cultural barriers to ensure gender equality in education
Sat 09 Mar, 2024 11:36
Garissa team calls for breaking of cultural barriers to ensure gender equality in education
Featured image for Garissa team calls for breaking of cultural barriers to ensure gender equality in education

The Garissa CECM for Gender Hawa Abdi Sahal emphasised the importance of educating girls with knowledge and skills that she said will instil confidence, resilience and a sense of purpose.


Tana River floods Featured image for Why residents of flood-prone regions won’t move to safer grounds
Sat 09 Mar, 2024 09:41
Why residents of flood-prone regions won’t move to safer grounds
Featured image for Why residents of flood-prone regions won’t move to safer grounds

Governor Dhadho says the eco-villages, also known as the cluster programme, are an absolute solution to the perennial disasters.


Pharmacy and Poisons Board Featured image for Garissa drug crackdown: Five more arrested in intensified operations
Fri 08 Mar, 2024 18:04
Garissa drug crackdown: Five more arrested in intensified operations
Featured image for Garissa drug crackdown: Five more arrested in intensified operations

He said the suspects will appear before Garissa court to take plea on the charges that will be preferred against them.


Pharmacy and Poisons Board Featured image for 5 arrested in Garissa crackdown on drugs, illegal pharmacies
Thu 07 Mar, 2024 18:29
5 arrested in Garissa crackdown on drugs, illegal pharmacies
Featured image for 5 arrested in Garissa crackdown on drugs, illegal pharmacies

The operation by Garissa municipality, NACADA and the Pharmacy and Posions Board also saw the closure of unregistered pharmacies.


Wajir Featured image for Raila says ODM Party remains united, no leadership vacuum