Author: Issa Hussein

Education stakeholders demand Braille support for visually impaired Islamic Religious learners Mar 11, 2025

Several other participants highlighted the lack of Braille facilities, the shortage of teachers, inadequate infrastructure such as sufficient classroo...

Smuggled sugar from Somalia poses threat to Kenya's small-scale farmers Mar 11, 2025

Security officers from borderline sub-counties in Garissa identified Amuma, Wellmarer, Hamey, Liboi, Sariraha, and Sinai among others as notorious cut...

Garissa marks International Women’s Day with call to end FGM, early marriage Mar 08, 2025

During the event, women’s rights activists from various organisations emphasised the need to address the rampant cases of sexual violence against scho...

Garissa Women’s Prison calls for vocational training support for inmates Mar 07, 2025

The female inmates marked the Women’s Week celebrations with traditional dances and songs.

Government, IOM sensitise Garissa residents against human trafficking, violent extremism Mar 07, 2025

Many parents are left in misery after the human traffickers lured their children into the syndicate and were demanding millions of shillings to releas...

Garissa boda boda operators call for action against fraudulent insurance firms Mar 05, 2025

He explained how some insurance companies were reluctant to provide policy documents to clients, reducing their chances of claiming compensation later...

Garissa health workers go on strike after county fails to address grievances Mar 03, 2025

The health workers had in November 2024 called off a planned strike after union leaders signed an agreement with Garissa Governor Nathif Jama.

Dates prices remain high in Garissa despite government waiving taxes Mar 01, 2025

Many studies have revealed that dates contain a high amount of carbohydrates in a small package, which helps quickly replenish energy levels after fas...

Wajir teachers trained in virtual labs to boost boost teaching of STEM subjects Feb 28, 2025

The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in Africa...

Ramadan begins tomorrow as crescent moon is sighted in Saudi Arabia Feb 28, 2025

The month begins when the crescent moon is sighted, marking the start of a month-long period of fasting, self-control, and spiritual reflection.

Over 2,500 youth in Garissa County register for overseas jobs Feb 28, 2025

Hafsa Mohamed who completed her nursing diploma course four years ago at Garissa Medical College but could not get a job also expressed hope of gettin...

Ruto commissions Bura Gravity Canal aimed at expanding irrigation scheme Feb 27, 2025

The project also relieves the local farmers at the revived irrigation scheme from the high cost of diesel pumps as they transition to gravity-powered...

Alarm raised over abuse of skin-lightening products in Northeastern Feb 27, 2025

Products that were banned due to dangerous chemical ingredients were still applied by young girls who were bleaching their skin in a bid to attract me...

Turkana East residents urge county government to finish stalled projects Feb 25, 2025

Community representatives from Kakulit and Lokoriokot insisted on the need to fund a livestock restocking programme to support livelihoods.

Coronation of clan elders gains new popularity in north eastern Kenya Feb 24, 2025

In Garissa, Wajir and Mandera counties, there has been an upsurge of coronation of clan elders.

Residents of Handanki in Wajir appeal for food and water as dry spell intensifies Feb 23, 2025

According to the latest forecast by IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Center, Kenya will experience below-average rainfall during the March to M...

Prolonged dry spell in Garissa worsens as pastures degrade and livestock suffer Feb 15, 2025

Nuno village situated 40km away from Garissa town is among many villages in Garissa county experiencing harsh climatic conditions.

Garissa MCAs walk out of consultation meeting on socio-economic inclusion of refugees Feb 11, 2025

Earlier, MPs from the host community raised contentious issues bedevilling the successful implementation of the plan.

Ex-KDF veteran narrates ordeal with ID vetting committee, welcomes suspension Feb 09, 2025

He added that many children raised in military camps were unable to speak fluent Somali and struggled to answer simple questions posed by the vetting...

Contractors in Garissa urge Ruto to intervene over billions in pending bills Feb 07, 2025

Last year, the Controller of Budget released a report that revealed Garissa and Turkana counties have the fastest-growing unpaid bills to contractors...

Ruto issues 3,000 title deeds to residents of Garissa Town Feb 06, 2025

The president announced that an additional 4,500 title deeds were being processed and would soon be issued to the beneficiaries.

President Ruto launches Sh3.6 billion electrification project in Wajir Feb 05, 2025

Speaking at a public rally at Orahey Grounds in Wajir Town, President Ruto stated that the Sh3.6 billion last-mile connectivity project would signific...

Oromo Liberation Army denies presence in Kenya as security operation intensifies Feb 05, 2025

In a statement posted on their X platform, OLA denied having any presence on Kenyan territory, stating that they uphold and fully respect Kenya’s sove...

Garissa leaders call for tougher penalties on FGM perpetrators Feb 03, 2025

Others who participated in the Anti-FGM County Policy discussions urged both levels of government, as well as non-governmental organisations, to creat...

Garissa residents urged to seek alternative dispute resolutions to decongest courts Feb 02, 2025

Community leaders highlighted the effectiveness of the ADR and promised to create public awareness of the need to fully adopt the traditional dispute...

Garissa peace committee calls for urgent action to prevent resource-based clashes Feb 01, 2025

In a statement, the peace committee chairman noted that past conflicts over limited water and pasture resources have claimed many lives. He called for...

10-member committee unveiled to track national projects in Isiolo County Jan 30, 2025

The committee led by Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo will consist of representatives from elected leaders, religious leaders, women, youth and profe...

Wajir girls return to school thanks to cash support programme Jan 30, 2025

The statement by the council on the programme states girls who were out of school when it started were receiving Sh9,000 over four payments and in-sch...

UN seeking land to accommodate growing refugee population  Jan 28, 2025

A multi-sectoral meeting was recently held in Lodwar following a formal request by the UNHCR to the county government for land to expand the Kalobeyei...

Met department adopts early warning system to boost disaster preparedness Jan 27, 2025

Dr David Gikungu, stated that the new approach would enable the department and its stakeholders to take proactive steps to prevent and mitigate potent...

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