Author: Issa Hussein

Over 200 warthogs poisoned at Muqder in Wajir County in shocking wildlife tragedy Sep 16, 2025

He emphasised that the slaughter violated Islamic values and Kenyan conservation laws, both of which advocate compassion and the protection of all liv...

Garissa mother pleads for help to trace 17-year-old son feared trapped in Libya trafficking ring Sep 15, 2025

The Form 2 student at Horseed Secondary School went missing on Saturday morning after telling his mother, Makai Owl, that he was attending a wedding i...

Turkana County launches digital WASH Map to revolutionise water management Sep 14, 2025

According to the county water department, the tool is designed to simplify and centralise water data, enhancing planning, monitoring, and decision-mak...

Kenya Red Cross Garissa Aqua Rescue Team trains to boost readiness for River Tana floods Sep 14, 2025

Garissa Branch Coordinator, Daud Ahmed, said the team had serviced their boat engine and refreshed their rescue skills to ensure effective emergency r...

Ex-Garissa Governor Ali Korane joins UDA, secures clan backing for 2027 gubernatorial race Sep 13, 2025

Addressing his supporters, Ali promised to unite Garissa County under a banner of progressive leadership and inclusive governance.

Garissa launches massive blood drive to save lives, targets 3,000 residents Sep 11, 2025

He also urged the business community to support the drive by contributing refreshments and stipends for health workers volunteering over the weekend.

Tana River residents rage after 47-year-old man killed by elephant, MUHURI blames KWS Sep 10, 2025

According to MUHURI, Muhamed was chased to the river and killed on the spot around 3 pm on Monday in what residents described as a horrifying and prev...

Marsabit on edge as boda boda riders clash with police over brutal killing Sep 10, 2025

According to reports, a 22-year-old boda boda operator was ambushed and fatally stabbed by two men posing as passengers in the Manyatta Ginda area on...

West Pokot residents surrender illegal firearms Sep 10, 2025

Among the surrendered weapons were an FN rifle with one round of ammunition and an AK-47 rifle with four rounds.

Isiolo County Assembly kicks out four MCAs over absenteeism Sep 09, 2025

The Committee noted that none of the members provided satisfactory explanations for their prolonged absence, nor did they appear before the Committee...

Quba Mosque reopens after Garissa Governor Nathif Jama, SUPKEM broker peace Sep 09, 2025

The mosque, which was temporarily closed two weeks earlier by the county security committee led by County Commissioner Mohamed Ramadhan Mwabudzo, has...

Turkana youth unlock opportunities with market-ready vocational training Sep 07, 2025

As part of the Ujuzi Mashinani initiative in Katilu and Kalapata Wards, trainees are acquiring essential skills in mechanics, hairdressing, electrical...

Garissa college leads fight against human trafficking with career outreach in County High School Sep 06, 2025

The initiative, led by NEP’s students, staff, and management, seeks to steer Garissa’s youth away from exploitation and towards careers in healthcare,...

Tension in Madogo as fresh clashes leave two people dead Sep 05, 2025

Madogo has witnessed a surge in violent crimes in recent months, with a gang known locally as Kayole terrorising residents. Some members are as young...

Livestock project targets Garissa youth with skills, finance and market opportunities Sep 05, 2025

Beneficiaries are expected to earn up to Sh17,500 per month from livestock-related enterprises.

Turkana partners with Save the Children, UNICEF to strengthen fight against malnutrition Sep 04, 2025

Health and Nutrition Coordinator at Save the Children Akutan Lobolia said the integration will allow community health promoters to address malnutritio...

Garissa Governor Nathif Jama grilled by EACC over alleged Sh1.2 billion graft allegations Sep 04, 2025

Central to the investigation are claims of irregular staff recruitment and the disbursement of over Sh700 million in salaries to ghost workers.

Chief Justice Koome champions people-centred justice with Garissa AJS launch Sep 02, 2025

Koome explained that traditional methods of dispute resolution, such as elders’ councils, religious leaders, and community forums, have long provided...

Wajir marks major public health milestone as 25 villages eliminate open defecation Sep 01, 2025

The success in Dela Anole Ward is now expected to inspire other parts of Wajir County, supporting the county’s broader goal of building healthier, mor...

KDF engages Wajir leaders to bolster security along Kenya-Somalia border Aug 31, 2025

KDF stated that the meeting served as a platform for open dialogue, fostering collaboration between local leadership and security forces to address em...

Governor Mohamed warns delayed SHA funds could cripple services at Mandera Referral Hospital Aug 30, 2025

The governor revealed that the facility has so far received only Sh734,000, a shortfall that has severely crippled service delivery.

Turkana marks  major sanitation milestone as seven villages declared open defecation free Aug 30, 2025

The certified villages — Akoros, Natomean, Emunyen A, Emunyen B, Kotome, RukRuk, and Alidat — form part of the Ilemkajokon Community Unit. Together, t...

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi signs Sh14 billion budget after months of legal disputes Aug 28, 2025

The budget process had faced a major setback following a protracted court battle over the composition of the Finance, Budget and Appropriations Commit...

Garissa farmers to benefit from Sh45 million irrigation project aimed at boosting food security Aug 27, 2025

The 1,500-acre Bulla Adey Irrigation Scheme in Kora Kora will draw water from the River Tana to support farmers shifting from livestock to crop farmin...

Garissa family demands justice over missing relative Aug 24, 2025

More than a year later, they claim security officers have been evasive and uncooperative, providing no meaningful response regarding Abdinasir's where...

Kindiki inspects Sh100 billion Isiolo–Mandera Highway, says region poised for growth Aug 23, 2025

He emphasised that the highway will connect previously marginalised areas to the rest of the country, improving the movement of goods and people and s...

How Turkana border communities are strengthening disease surveillance Aug 23, 2025

Health teams have been conducting joint supportive supervision along key border areas, including Lokiriama Sub-County, which neighbours Uganda, South...

Garissa residents demand stricter regulations on hazardous substances in oil exploration Aug 22, 2025

The residents expressed concerns over the use of hazardous substances and waste dumping by companies that undertook previous oil exploration missions...

KWS receives high-tech patrol boat to boost conservation, security in Lake Turkana Aug 21, 2025

The vessel is also expected to unlock eco-tourism opportunities in northern Kenya, a region with immense yet underutilised potential.

Wajir youth empowered to tackle plastic waste, create jobs and curb drug abuse Aug 20, 2025

To launch the programme, Islamic Relief Kenya donated Sh2 million, giving each youth group a Sh400,000 grant to set up garbage collection points and s...

Mandera Governor Mohamed Khalif wins 2025 People’s Choice Award for education reforms Aug 20, 2025

Other winners included Turkana Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai, who was awarded for excellence in social welfare, alongside Fernandez Barasa (Kakamega), N...

Lagdera MP demands action as health facilities defy Ruto’s free outpatient care directive Aug 18, 2025

Abdikadir's remarks come after President William Ruto issued a stern warning to public health centres still demanding payment for outpatient care, str...

Turkana launches promotion review to tackle staff career stagnation Aug 15, 2025

Peter Ingollan Ekunyuk, Chair of the County Public Service Board, led the inaugural round of suitability interviews for the directorates of Economic P...

Woman killed, daughter injured in Mandera explosion near Kenya-Somali border Aug 15, 2025

Following the tragedy, residents held a protest at Border Point One, urging President William Ruto to intervene and relocate Jubbaland forces reported...

Five-year interfaith programme boosts Muslim-Christian unity in Garissa Aug 14, 2025

Muhuri Garissa co-ordinator Abdihakim Shurie attributed the programme's success to the collective efforts of community leaders, youth, women, governme...

Mandera blast destroys home, sparks fear amid Somali border clashes Aug 13, 2025

The incident has sparked fear among residents, who are already on edge due to ongoing clashes between the Somali National Army and Jubaland Security F...

Garissa health experts urge end to epilepsy stigma, call for treatment and awareness Aug 13, 2025

Garissa County Coordinator for Non-Communicable Diseases, Nurta Mohamed, urged people living with epilepsy and parents of children with the condition...

KURA gives Garissa encroachers 30 days to vacate urban road reserves Aug 12, 2025

KURA has identified critical violations along several roads in Garissa Town, including Bashal-Sambul Road, Sambul-Mikono Road, Miraa Road, Garissa Ndo...

Residents and leaders unite to support new maternal health complex in Moyale Aug 10, 2025

The project aims to transform maternal and child health services in the region, which currently faces significant challenges due to limited capacity a...

Turkana adopts solar-powered 'Vaccibox' to store vaccines in remote areas Aug 10, 2025

The Vaccibox is designed to strengthen Turkana's health system delivery capacity by providing a reliable and efficient way to store vaccines and medic...

DIG of Police Eliud Lagat urges Mandera residents to help identify terror suspects, clan conflict instigators Aug 10, 2025

The team also paid a courtesy call on Governor Mohamed Khalif, where they discussed key security matters, including intercommunal conflict, vandalism...

Bride price capped at Sh60,000 as Wajir elders slash wedding costs to ease burden on youth Aug 08, 2025

After a three-day consultation, leaders representing the Ogaden, Ajuran, and Degodia communities resolved to issue these guidelines, aimed at preservi...

Turkana County launches project to train 1,250 youth as community digital champions Aug 08, 2025

According to the county government, applicants seeking to become community digital champions must be residents of the community, active smartphone use...

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi leads peace mission in Arbajahan after clan clashes Aug 07, 2025

Governor Ahmed reaffirmed the county government's commitment to peace and coexistence, praising community-led efforts that paved the way for formal me...

Jubaland denies troop presence in Mandera amid rising tensions at Kenya-Somalia border Aug 06, 2025

Speaking to the BBC Somali service, Jubaland Vice President Mohamed Sayid said their forces were not inside Kenya but stationed near the border.

Turkana County intensifies TB fight amid alarming rise in child cases, low treatment success Aug 06, 2025

According to the county government, a new programme funded by the Global Fund will support the delivery of quality TB treatment and prevention service...

Nine police officers injured in IED attack in Garissa County Aug 05, 2025

The police report confirmed that no fatalities were reported, but the nine injured officers were rushed to the International Rescue Committee (IRC) ho...

Turkana engages farmers, stakeholders on draft agricultural policy which seeks to boost farming Aug 02, 2025

Farmers from various irrigation schemes in Loima, Turkana West, Turkana South and East sub-counties, as well as from Kakuma, Kalobeyei, Letea and Lopu...

Hundreds seek refuge in Mandera after clashes in Bula Hawa, Somalia Aug 01, 2025

Mandera County Commissioner Henry Ochako convened a crisis meeting with the County Security Committee and the Disaster Preparedness Committee due to t...

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