On the new guidelines, signed by the acting CEO, Dr David W Jengere, the national examination body announced that all candidates would sit for the examination in their respective county headquarters.

The newly appointed CEO graduated from the University of Nairobi in 1996 with a Bachelor of Surgery Medical before joining the University of Melbourne for a master's in public health in 2011.

Museveni earlier issued a stern warning against the planned protest in Kampala, stating that they were playing with fire.

Many who have listened to the song say it makes them emotional and reminds them of the unique virtues of mothers.

The high school students participate in tree planting, waste management, climate change drama and poetry, and raising awareness in schools and communities.

Eldas MP Adan Keynan endorsed the national dialogue initiative aimed at forming a broad-based and all-inclusive government.

Professor Julia Ojiambo, a trustee of the organisation, said the beneficiaries would use the assistive devices and business kits for sustainability and self-reliance.

He stated that enhanced security and collaboration would help ensure the successful completion of this historic road project, funded by the World Bank and the Kenyan government.

The two communities living in the troubled Loya-Naoyapong corridor have been involved in a longstanding conflict resulting in killings and livestock rustling.

The BREFONS programme aims to improve living conditions and food and nutrition security in Kenya and the Horn of Africa region. 

She stated that most of the cases were developmental disabilities and disorders caused by prolonged labour.

The affected farmers in Sankuri faulted the overflow of the Seven Fork Dams for their loss and urged the government to compensate them for the lost acreage.

Areman Elim, the County Deputy Director for Mineral Resources, assured miners that the county government would empower them with the necessary skills, technical assistance, and financial support.

Harrison Ochola, Garissa's FAWE coordinator, cited a survey they conducted in 2022, which he said revealed that only about 20 per cent of the girls in the county were educated.

Ruto encouraged youth to obtain their passports and gain sufficient ICT skills to benefit from the government’s initiatives to facilitate the placement of qualified unemployed youth.

The president described Garissa University as an inspiring example of progress amid the challenges posed by security threats from Al-Shabaab militants.

He emphasised that the land will enable the university to undertake quality research, development, and innovation in the agriculture and livestock sectors.

Community scouts conduct patrols at the sanctuary to protect the endangered Somali giraffe that faces extinction.

Boca scored 5-4 against Classic in a penalty shootout in the Eid tournament sponsored by Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.

Speaking from his office to end speculation on the EACC's raids last week, the governor said such operations were normal.

The tools were developed based on findings from seasonal malaria research in Turkana's North and Central Sub-Counties conducted by Moi University in conjunction with Duke University in North Carolina,...

The STEM outreach subjects include mathematics, integrated sciences (physics, biology, and chemistry), and pre-technical studies in the Junior Secondary Schools.

The EACC, which is expected to release a statement on the arrests, is also pursuing several officials from the county Department of Finance.

Waving placards and twigs and chanting "No farmers, no food, no life," they marched to these offices to present grievances about losses suffered following heavy rain and floods and to complain about a...

In a statement, the National Heroes Council announced their intent to create a monument in the county to honour all those who perished to preserve their legacy.

Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabodza revealed that two died on the spot, two others succumbed to injuries in Dadaab Hospital, while six escaped unhurt.

Joy Lipesa, a nurse in charge of TB Manyatta in Lodwar County Referral Hospital, stated that the new BPal/M regimen involves fewer drugs, which will boost adherence.

Several stakeholders raised concerns about gender mainstreaming, external stakeholders' involvement in the proposed projects and public engagement to avert risks of projects failing at the implementat...

Led by the Garissa County Director for Environment, Mulki Mohamed, they highlighted the devastating impact of these extreme climate shocks on local communities, leading to widespread poverty.

The county KWS boss was responding to an incident where police in Dagahaley refugee camp pursued four men who killed a giraffe for game meat last evening.

The call to the governors for prudent utilisation of funds comes a week after the Senate and National Assembly reached an agreement on the division of revenue share, allocating Sh400.1 billion to coun...

Some were helping parents fetch water, others playing, and some pensively sitting with their family members inside makeshift shelters at the overcrowded campsite.

At least 1,500 veterinary surgeons and 6,000 animal health assistants will provide health and husbandry services to farmers across the country.

The legislators noted that the stimulant plant is toxic, and its consumption should never be sanctioned under the guise of economic empowerment.

Chesut noted that over 300 families had already received cash relief support of Sh10,000 from donor partners to help them relocate as they await further assistance.

He emphasised that the public was ready to work with security officers to address the emerging security threat.

1,993 cattle and 11,607 goats have been vaccinated and treated against the diseases, covering 122 households at Kokuro, Meyan, Liwan, Merikuka, and Nasekona.

Garissa governor Nathif Jama went before the Senate two weeks ago, where he was probed about administering the county administration without chief executives.

The chairman urged the governors to come out without fear to enforce the move taken by coast region counties.

For the last two days, tipper trucks have been offloading murram at the flooded Kona Punda section while excavators levelled the ground to allow temporary passage of traffic.

The county's health department has placed the positivity rate at 3.4 per cent, below the national recommended rate of under 5 per cent.

County Director of Education, Abdihamid Maalim Ali, instructed the headteachers to admit the learners unconditionally.

Buses and trucks that had resumed operations on Thursday, following a four-week transport crisis, were affected again by the fresh floods caused by the overflow of the river due to upstream rains.

More than 10 bus companies that shut down their Garissa offices also resumed passenger bookings on Wednesday.

Mwajuma expressed fears over a recent alert by the government about expected heavy rains, saying floods were likely to occur again.

Madogashe's elevation increased the number of municipalities in Garissa County to five.