Author: Issa Hussein

Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo warns youth against Libya-based human trafficking syndicate Jul 01, 2025

Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo expressed concern that families were being impoverished by selling their livestock to raise ransom money...

Fire burns Garissa town’s Soko Mugdi market again as traders count millions in losses Jun 30, 2025

Asha Mohamed stood in shock as her M-Pesa shop was engulfed in flames, saying it was the second time fire had completely destroyed her business.

Garissa elders urge peace, restraint ahead of 2027 polls amidst rising tensions Jun 30, 2025

The peace committee said demonstrations are constitutional rights, but must be sanctioned through proper procedures.

Turkana communities empowered to embrace home-grown foods to tackle malnutrition Jun 29, 2025

The department noted that the initiative targets areas with a high prevalence of underweight children, specifically in Lopur, Korinyang, Lokapel, Kale...

Garissa University launches community policing initiative to boost security and prevent extremism Jun 26, 2025

The university, which endured one of Kenya’s deadliest terrorist attacks in April 2015 that claimed the lives of 147 students, launched the initiative...

Mandera stakeholders launch action plan to combat GBV, empower women and girls Jun 26, 2025

In a joint statement, the stakeholders agreed to form sub sub-subcommittee to lead the development of the group's terms of reference.

Turkana starts auditing health facilities after CCTV captures suspected medical supplies theft Jun 24, 2025

In a recent incident, a supply chain officer was captured on CCTV at Lodwar County Referral Hospital allegedly stealing medical supplies.

Isiolo elders call for dialogue amid Governor Abdi Guyo's impeachment row Jun 22, 2025

The elders emphasised that while impeachment is legal, it's " tedious" and risks derailing development and disrupting service delivery.

Wajir celebrates International Giraffe Day as locals laud conservation efforts Jun 22, 2025

The residents, however, said they were facing threats from armed poachers from the neighbouring Somalia and refugee camps

Civil society groups in Garissa call for stricter oversight of NGOs misusing donor funds Jun 20, 2025

Mohamed Khalif Nunde, the chairperson of Garissa civil society organisations, said that NGOs serving communities must be held accountable through mand...

Garissa health facilities receive over 1,000 tablets in digital health push Jun 13, 2025

Duale expressed concern about the low SHA registration in Garissa County, where he said only 150,000 residents registered against the targeted number...

Stakeholders gather in Garissa to tackle ASAL education challenges, explore tech solutions Jun 13, 2025

Various stakeholders emphasised the need to empower teachers to implement technology in the classroom, noting that adequate training and support are e...

Turkana County to ban dual wholesale-retail businesses, warns of closures after June 30 deadline Jun 12, 2025

In a public notice issued by the County Department of Trade, traders were given a deadline that expires by June 30th, where business owners are requir...

Two Al-Shabaab militants killed in Mandera counter-terror operation Jun 10, 2025

This operation follows another successful counter-terror mission in Garissa County last week, where SOG units killed four Al-Shabaab militants in Najo...

Police in Garissa warned against obstructing gender-based violence investigations Jun 05, 2025

Nominated MP Ummulkheir Harun urged stakeholders to unite in combating the rising cases of GBV in Garissa, expressing concern over survivors being sil...

Turkana conducts rapid assessment as tree locust invasion threatens livelihoods Jun 04, 2025

The evaluation includes a transect drive to identify the locust species and assess its impact, particularly in Turkana South Sub-county, where the pas...

Mandera County turns to crop farming as climate change threatens livestock sector Jun 03, 2025

The county government has implemented 18 projects across various sub-counties. These initiatives target irrigation development, water supply systems,...

Madogashe residents in Garissa celebrate as clean water flows, ending decades-long crisis Jun 01, 2025

The Governor noted that the project features storage tanks with a capacity of 450,000 litres, plus an additional 250,000 litres at Waree Station, loca...

Wajir launches campaign against HIV, teen pregnancies, GBV as new infections emerge in ASAL counties May 31, 2025

Wajir County executive committee member for health and sanitation, Habiba Ali, highlighted the increasing cases of HIV that she said needed a more uni...

Turkana County, donors adopt strategy to contain cholera outbreak May 28, 2025

The county government indicated that the discussions focused on strategic interventions and emergency preparedness, including surveillance, contact tr...

DCI boss urges united effort to empower youth against radicalisation and terrorism May 25, 2025

The DCI boss also expressed concern on emerging issues such as gender-based violence, drugs and community land disputes in Wajir County, which he said...

Garissa communities reclaim barren rangelands with drought-resistant seeds May 25, 2025

Garissa Agriculture CEC Milgo Dubow said the county government teamed up with Islamic Relief Kenya to help pastoralist communities restore degraded ra...

MUHURI calls on media to expose human rights violations in Northern Kenya May 24, 2025

MUHURI expressed concern on prevalent human rights abuses including Gender-Based Violence (GBV), forced disappearances, marginalisation and underdevel...

Turkana celebrates major milestone in fight against mother-to-child HIV transmission May 23, 2025

According to the county government, the transmission rate in Turkana is currently at 16.9 per cent, which is double the national rate of 7.3 per cent,

Garissa residents and leaders mourn Sheikh Moti-Ur-Rasool May 19, 2025

Sheikh Moti-Ur-Rasool passed away on Monday morning. Preparations are currently underway for his burial at Lang’ata Cemetery in Nairobi.

Garissa hosts its first cultural festival, celebrating diversity and unity May 17, 2025

The event, themed “Celebrating Timeless Traditions Woven in Unity”, highlighted the artistic, historical, and social aspects of various cultures, fost...

Task force begins stakeholder talks for global human origins museum in Turkana May 17, 2025

Richard Barno, who is leading the task force, said the project seeks to transform the region by harnessing its rich cultural and palaeontological heri...

Wajir residents demand water, roads, education and power to be prioritised in budget May 16, 2025

The majority of the residents emphasised the need to prioritise the construction of a mega dam to harvest rain and drilling of boreholes to cushion th...

Four fishermen killed in Turkana by suspected Ethiopian militia May 15, 2025

Turkana Governor Jeremiah Ekamais Lomorukai condemned the incident as a recurring heinous attack against the people of Turkana.

How climate change fuels rise in gender-based violence in Garissa May 15, 2025

The civil society group also blamed the region's nomadic herding practices for escalating sexual abuse among young girls who should otherwise be in sc...

Garissa residents urge state to scrap colonial-era boundary causing conflict with Tana River May 13, 2025

During a historic land injustices hearing by the NLC, Garissa residents protested that the outdated law remains in force despite the region being part...

Grieving refugee mother seeks justice after sons abducted from Hagardera camp May 12, 2025

Ubah Mohamed Hassan appealed to President William Ruto to intervene and find out why her three sons were abducted and to have them released.

Turkana to take over Sh2bn infrastructure project under Kenya–South Sudan Link Road Programme May 11, 2025

The inspection team urged local communities to form leadership committees to oversee the proper utilisation of the facilities, which are expected to b...

Community elders and religious leaders in Garissa empowered on handling alternative justice system May 10, 2025

The training was initiated by the National Steering Committee on AJS, during which community and religious leaders were provided with the necessary to...

Mandera leaders visit Banisa to de-escalate tension following killing of six family members May 09, 2025

Governor Mohamed condemned the attack as “barbaric” and called for a lasting solution to the recurring cycle of senseless killings in the region.

Dadaab refugees plead for aid restoration as Trump cuts deepen crisis May 06, 2025

According to the UNHCR data, the Dadaab camps currently host approximately 500,000 registered refugees and asylum seekers.

Mandera eyes carbon credits to boost climate action, sustainable development May 04, 2025

The county government noted that due to the region's high vulnerability to climate change, it is intensifying its efforts through its greening program...

Governor Dhadho Godhana under fire for dodging Senate oversight visit May 03, 2025

In a statement, the Committee said Governor Dhadho deliberately avoided a scheduled meeting with the Senators, despite receiving official communicatio...

How people with disabilities are leading flood preparedness outreach in Garissa May 02, 2025

Motivated by those painful memories, Mohamed and his team now offer direct home visits, where they sensitise communities on climate resilience, disast...

Turkana residents call for prioritisation of peace, security in Sh17.1 billion budget Apr 30, 2025

The residents urged the county government to prioritise investing in peace and security for full development to be attained in the region.

From silence to success: Modogashe Hospital celebrates year of life-saving transformations Apr 26, 2025

Siyat Noor Issack, a community leader who spoke on behalf of locals, said both the community and hospital staff had a reason to celebrate the one-year...

Wajir residents urged to donate blood as shortage hits county referral hospital Apr 25, 2025

The county government has now called upon members of the public to volunteer at the Wajir Satellite Blood Transfusion Centre that remains open Monday...

Body of 17-year-old refugee girl killed after refusing forced marriage to be exhumed Friday for autopsy in murder case Apr 25, 2025

Wajir Principal Magistrate Roselyn Aganyo expressed her concern, saying further delays were likely to destroy the evidence required for justice.

Garissa traders call for unified business permit to ease licensing burden Apr 23, 2025

The traders, said numerous licenses were a burden to the traders and were a major obstacle to economic growth.

Garissa launches 10-day livestock vaccination campaign in Dadaab refugee camps Apr 19, 2025

Garissa Agriculture and Livestock CEC Milgo Dubow, who launched the campaign in Dadaab on Friday, said the threat posed by the TADs needed a response...

Over 300,000 children vaccinated against polio in Garissa County Apr 17, 2025

The five-day campaign was launched following the detection of new polio cases along the Kenya–Ethiopia border.

Clean energy project seeks to enhance peacebuilding in Turkana's border regions Apr 16, 2025

The four-year project has been designed to leverage clean energy to enhance peace and resilience with a special focus on empowering women.

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