Yunis Dekow

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YunisDekow Featured image for Telecommunication Day: UN says digital innovation crucial in addressing pressing challenges 
Fri 17 May, 2024 21:11
Telecommunication Day: UN says digital innovation crucial in addressing pressing challenges 
Featured image for Telecommunication Day: UN says digital innovation crucial in addressing pressing challenges 

One of Kenya's objectives outlined in Vision 2030 is digital development through a digital economy which aims to seamlessly link Kenyans with the global community.


YunisDekow Featured image for Senate committee engages stakeholders over concerns on registration of teachers with disabilities
Wed 15 May, 2024 07:43
Senate committee engages stakeholders over concerns on registration of teachers with disabilities
Featured image for Senate committee engages stakeholders over concerns on registration of teachers with disabilities

The committee was probing claims that Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers has been registering teachers with disabilities without their consent.


YunisDekow Featured image for Suspect arrested after woman was gang raped in Wajir
Tue 16 Apr, 2024 09:10
Suspect arrested after woman was gang raped in Wajir
Featured image for Suspect arrested after woman was gang raped in Wajir

According to the police, the man named five others, saying it was a gang rape. He will be arraigned on Tuesday as detectives hunt for the other suspects.


YunisDekow Featured image for Garissa County to develop ECDE Bill to reduce dropout rates
Sat 13 Apr, 2024 07:16
Garissa County to develop ECDE Bill to reduce dropout rates
Featured image for Garissa County to develop ECDE Bill to reduce dropout rates

The bill will offer guidance to pre-primary education (popularly known as nursery education) and supervise service providers throughout the county.


YunisDekow Featured image for Wajir parents warned of flood risks to children
Fri 12 Apr, 2024 20:58
Wajir parents warned of flood risks to children
Featured image for Wajir parents warned of flood risks to children

Wajir Deputy Governor Ahmed Muhumed said guardians of children in the county must remain vigilant and proactive in ensuring their safety during the rainy season.


YunisDekow Featured image for Flood alert for Garissa, Tana River and Lamu as Seven Forks Dams near overflow
Mon 08 Apr, 2024 20:14
Flood alert for Garissa, Tana River and Lamu as Seven Forks Dams near overflow
Featured image for Flood alert for Garissa, Tana River and Lamu as Seven Forks Dams near overflow

The Seven Forks Dams are almost spilling over, government agency says, asking residents to move to higher and safer grounds.


YunisDekow Featured image for National Council for Persons with Disabilities leads autism awareness campaign in Garissa

YunisDekow Featured image for Somalia's international partners back constitutional review efforts
Mon 01 Apr, 2024 09:26
Somalia's international partners back constitutional review efforts
Featured image for Somalia's international partners back constitutional review efforts

In a joint statement, the country's allies said they remain dedicated to collaborating with Somalia as it fortifies its position on the global stage.


YunisDekow Featured image for Driving Change: Garissa University leads efforts to transform varsity education

YunisDekow Featured image for FC Shabah clinches the Wajir Governor's Super Cup 2024
Sun 25 Feb, 2024 22:53
FC Shabah clinches the Wajir Governor's Super Cup 2024
Featured image for FC Shabah clinches the Wajir Governor's Super Cup 2024

FC Shabah clinched victory in the Wajir Governor's Super Cup 2024 after defeating Al-Anssar FC in a tense penalty shootout. The tournament highlighted the importance of sports in combating radicalizat...


YunisDekow Featured image for Eastleigh's BBS Mall an inspiring development, MP Farah Maalim says on tour
Sun 25 Feb, 2024 21:53
Eastleigh's BBS Mall an inspiring development, MP Farah Maalim says on tour
Featured image for Eastleigh's BBS Mall an inspiring development, MP Farah Maalim says on tour

Farah noted the ingenuity behind the creation of the biggest mall in Eastern and Central Africa, stating that it deserves celebration across the continent. 


YunisDekow Featured image for Discord over Tanzania's Nyerere statue at AU Headquarters
Fri 23 Feb, 2024 07:53
Discord over Tanzania's Nyerere statue at AU Headquarters
Featured image for Discord over Tanzania's Nyerere statue at AU Headquarters

The African Union (AU) this week bestowed this honour upon Nyerere at a ceremony led by AU Commission Chair Mousa Faki Mahammat, who expressed profound pleasure in commemorating one of Africa's most i...


YunisDekow Featured image for DP Gachagua vows firm action against illicit brew trade
Thu 22 Feb, 2024 21:32
DP Gachagua vows firm action against illicit brew trade
Featured image for DP Gachagua vows firm action against illicit brew trade

The forthcoming measures aim to address the issue comprehensively and involve various sectors for a holistic approach.


YunisDekow Featured image for Sudanese official announces fresh peace initiative after talks with Museveni
Thu 22 Feb, 2024 20:43
Sudanese official announces fresh peace initiative after talks with Museveni
Featured image for Sudanese official announces fresh peace initiative after talks with Museveni

The discussions with President Museveni also delved into the issue of Sudanese refugees flooding into Uganda, a key destination for many seeking safety.


YunisDekow Featured image for Kenya to host International Vaccine Institute headquarters - CS Nakhumicha
Thu 22 Feb, 2024 19:36
Kenya to host International Vaccine Institute headquarters - CS Nakhumicha
Featured image for Kenya to host International Vaccine Institute headquarters - CS Nakhumicha

CS Nakhumicha underlined Nairobi's commitment to vaccine manufacturing and its ambition to become a regional hub for specialized health products and technologies.


YunisDekow Featured image for African Union honours Tanzania's Julius Nyerere with statue, building name
Sun 18 Feb, 2024 21:33
African Union honours Tanzania's Julius Nyerere with statue, building name
Featured image for African Union honours Tanzania's Julius Nyerere with statue, building name

Mahamat said Nyerere, a Tanzanian anti-colonial activist who was President from 1964 to 1985, left an indelible legacy.


YunisDekow Featured image for State to safeguard livestock health in Garissa through disease detection mechanisms
Fri 16 Feb, 2024 23:34
State to safeguard livestock health in Garissa through disease detection mechanisms
Featured image for State to safeguard livestock health in Garissa through disease detection mechanisms

The pastoral communities in Garissa County continue to face challenges from drought and diseases, leading to significant livestock losses.


YunisDekow Featured image for Somalia's Lt. Colonel Iman Elman nominated for International courage award
Fri 16 Feb, 2024 23:33
Somalia's Lt. Colonel Iman Elman nominated for International courage award
Featured image for Somalia's Lt. Colonel Iman Elman nominated for International courage award

The US Department of State acknowledged her as a lifelong defender of peace in Somalia.


YunisDekow Featured image for KURA launches 15 km road network in Garissa Township
Fri 16 Feb, 2024 20:55
KURA launches 15 km road network in Garissa Township
Featured image for KURA launches 15 km road network in Garissa Township

The road network is designed to address key connectivity needs, ensuring that various parts of Garissa Township are seamlessly linked.


YunisDekow Featured image for US, Somalia ink deal for construction of five military bases
Thu 15 Feb, 2024 23:11
US, Somalia ink deal for construction of five military bases
Featured image for US, Somalia ink deal for construction of five military bases

The US has in the past provided military support ranging from heavy weapons, equipment support and construction of vehicles


YunisDekow Featured image for AU council concludes session with focus on continental stability, education
Thu 15 Feb, 2024 22:12
AU council concludes session with focus on continental stability, education
Featured image for AU council concludes session with focus on continental stability, education

The AU leader commended the International Court of Justice's decision and South Africa's commitment.


YunisDekow Featured image for New Kenyan envoy Mohammed Ramadhan presents credentials to Saudi's Foreign ministry
Thu 15 Feb, 2024 07:02
New Kenyan envoy Mohammed Ramadhan presents credentials to Saudi's Foreign ministry
Featured image for New Kenyan envoy Mohammed Ramadhan presents credentials to Saudi's Foreign ministry

Undersecretary for Protocol Affairs Abdulmajeed Al-Smari played host to the occasion, formally accepting the credentials of the new Kenyan Ambassador to the Kingdom.


YunisDekow Featured image for Wagalla Massacre 40th Anniversary: Survivors demand justice and healing
Wed 14 Feb, 2024 23:28
Wagalla Massacre 40th Anniversary: Survivors demand justice and healing
Featured image for Wagalla Massacre 40th Anniversary: Survivors demand justice and healing

The incident remains a dark chapter in Kenya's history, prompting discussions about accountability and justice.


YunisDekow Featured image for Concerns mount in Eastleigh over 'disruptive police raids'
Tue 13 Feb, 2024 22:05
Concerns mount in Eastleigh over 'disruptive police raids'
Featured image for Concerns mount in Eastleigh over 'disruptive police raids'

Eastleigh Business District Association Secretary Omar Ahmed condemned the raid and called for government intervention.


YunisDekow Featured image for Wagalla Massacre: Advocates call for implementation of TJRC recommendations
Mon 12 Feb, 2024 23:42
Wagalla Massacre: Advocates call for implementation of TJRC recommendations
Featured image for Wagalla Massacre: Advocates call for implementation of TJRC recommendations

The organization urged President William Ruto to prioritize the implementation of the TJRC report.


YunisDekow Featured image for Kenya urges vigilance on International Day for Prevention of Violent Extremism
Mon 12 Feb, 2024 21:45
Kenya urges vigilance on International Day for Prevention of Violent Extremism
Featured image for Kenya urges vigilance on International Day for Prevention of Violent Extremism

The Council stressed the collective responsibility to foster inclusive and strong community partnerships where extremism cannot thrive.


YunisDekow Featured image for Ex-senator Kerrow appeals for aid for victims of Gaza war
Sun 11 Feb, 2024 09:00
Ex-senator Kerrow appeals for aid for victims of Gaza war
Featured image for Ex-senator Kerrow appeals for aid for victims of Gaza war

Jamia Mosque has been collecting funds to support victims of the Israel-Hamas war.


YunisDekow Featured image for Wagalla Massacre: A cry for justice and accountability After 40 Years
Sun 11 Feb, 2024 00:33
Wagalla Massacre: A cry for justice and accountability After 40 Years
Featured image for Wagalla Massacre: A cry for justice and accountability After 40 Years

The Wagalla Massacre is still a difficult chapter because it represents a serious violation of human rights committed by the independent Kenyan state against its citizens.


YunisDekow Featured image for Nairobi City County responds swiftly to Eastleigh sludge concern
Sat 10 Feb, 2024 07:46
Nairobi City County responds swiftly to Eastleigh sludge concern
Featured image for Nairobi City County responds swiftly to Eastleigh sludge concern

Locals had complained about the difficulties they were having getting muck removed, and some even said that authorities were demanding bribes. 


YunisDekow Featured image for Al-Shabaab, global peace feature in Duale meeting with US counterpart Austin
Thu 08 Feb, 2024 22:06
Al-Shabaab, global peace feature in Duale meeting with US counterpart Austin
Featured image for Al-Shabaab, global peace feature in Duale meeting with US counterpart Austin

Austin expressed condolences for the recent gas explosion tragedy in Nairobi.


YunisDekow Featured image for Eastleigh businesses call for swift sludge removal on General Waruingi Street
Thu 08 Feb, 2024 07:51
Eastleigh businesses call for swift sludge removal on General Waruingi Street
Featured image for Eastleigh businesses call for swift sludge removal on General Waruingi Street

Residents called for transparency and accountability in waste management practices.


YunisDekow Featured image for Crypto scams: DCI warns Kenyans of online fraud
Wed 07 Feb, 2024 22:58
Crypto scams: DCI warns Kenyans of online fraud
Featured image for Crypto scams: DCI warns Kenyans of online fraud

Detectives at DCI pledged to intensify efforts to combat cryptocurrency-related fraud


YunisDekow Featured image for FGM prevalence rate in Wajir still high as cases go unreported
Wed 07 Feb, 2024 18:46
FGM prevalence rate in Wajir still high as cases go unreported
Featured image for FGM prevalence rate in Wajir still high as cases go unreported

Wajir Magistrate Roseline Aganyo observed that since her move to the county, no cases of FGM have been reported.


YunisDekow Featured image for High Court suspends order for school fees payment via eCitizen
Wed 07 Feb, 2024 17:25
High Court suspends order for school fees payment via eCitizen
Featured image for High Court suspends order for school fees payment via eCitizen

The interim conservatory order suspended a circular that Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang on January 31, 2024, ordering all fee payments to be made through the eCitizen.


YunisDekow Featured image for KEMSA takes medical supplies to Wajir to prevent shortages
Wed 07 Feb, 2024 16:22
KEMSA takes medical supplies to Wajir to prevent shortages
Featured image for KEMSA takes medical supplies to Wajir to prevent shortages

Among the supplies being distributed are essential antibiotics for prevalent infections, and life-saving treatments for conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.


YunisDekow Featured image for Garissa's self-taught artists use art to fight FGM in vulnerable communities
Tue 06 Feb, 2024 07:07
Garissa's self-taught artists use art to fight FGM in vulnerable communities
Featured image for Garissa's self-taught artists use art to fight FGM in vulnerable communities

The artists' commitment to using art as a powerful tool for empowerment and awareness is gradually transforming cultural norms surrounding FGM in the region.


YunisDekow Featured image for Wajir Governors Super Cup 2024: Iftin FC powers past Al Sunni FC
Mon 05 Feb, 2024 22:09
Wajir Governors Super Cup 2024: Iftin FC powers past Al Sunni FC
Featured image for Wajir Governors Super Cup 2024: Iftin FC powers past Al Sunni FC

The Wajir Governors Super Cup kicked off today with Iftin FC edging Al Sunni FC at the Wajir Stadium


YunisDekow Featured image for Morocco's King Mohammed VI grants scholarships to Kenyan students
Mon 05 Feb, 2024 07:30
Morocco's King Mohammed VI grants scholarships to Kenyan students
Featured image for Morocco's King Mohammed VI grants scholarships to Kenyan students

The 40 selected students will undergo a six-month specialised training at the Institute of Imams, Murshidin and Murshidati in Rabat, Morocco.


YunisDekow Featured image for Wajir DG Ahmed Muhumed explores Eastleigh’s tea culture
Sun 04 Feb, 2024 11:23
Wajir DG Ahmed Muhumed explores Eastleigh’s tea culture
Featured image for Wajir DG Ahmed Muhumed explores Eastleigh’s tea culture

DG Ahmed expressed awe at discovering an authentic tea experience in Eastleigh that he boldly declared rivals the cherished Wajir brew.


YunisDekow Featured image for Garissa Cancer Centre leads regional fight against surging cancer cases
Sun 04 Feb, 2024 09:58
Garissa Cancer Centre leads regional fight against surging cancer cases
Featured image for Garissa Cancer Centre leads regional fight against surging cancer cases

Cancer is the third leading cause of death in Kenya and second among non-communicable diseases.


YunisDekow Featured image for Namibia's President Hage Geingob dies aged 82
Sun 04 Feb, 2024 07:07
Namibia's President Hage Geingob dies aged 82
Featured image for Namibia's President Hage Geingob dies aged 82

Geingob had been diagnosed with cancer and revealed his diagnosis to the public last month.


YunisDekow Featured image for All set for the 2024 Wajir Governor's Super Cup
Sat 03 Feb, 2024 23:56
All set for the 2024 Wajir Governor's Super Cup
Featured image for All set for the 2024 Wajir Governor's Super Cup

The tournament kicks off with Alsunni FC taking on Iften FC at the iconic Wajir Stadium on Monday


YunisDekow Featured image for Drones deployed to assess El Nino impact in Garissa

YunisDekow Featured image for Islamic scholar Mufti Menk leads Friday prayers at Jamia Mosque
Fri 02 Feb, 2024 21:46
Islamic scholar Mufti Menk leads Friday prayers at Jamia Mosque
Featured image for Islamic scholar Mufti Menk leads Friday prayers at Jamia Mosque

Hundreds of Muslims gathered to listen to his sermon themed "Echoes of Enlightenment".


YunisDekow Featured image for Religious leaders unite against LGBTQ agenda, call for stricter law
Thu 01 Feb, 2024 22:07
Religious leaders unite against LGBTQ agenda, call for stricter law
Featured image for Religious leaders unite against LGBTQ agenda, call for stricter law

Religious leaders representing the majority of Kenya's population came together to reaffirm and defend the country's religious, cultural, and traditional ideals.


YunisDekow Featured image for Sustainable agriculture takes root in arid Wajir
Wed 31 Jan, 2024 22:03
Sustainable agriculture takes root in arid Wajir
Featured image for Sustainable agriculture takes root in arid Wajir

In the expansive arid terrain of Wajir County, local farmers are rewriting the narrative of adversity, cultivating resilience against climate change.


YunisDekow Featured image for Kilifi state official arrested over theft of relief food
Wed 31 Jan, 2024 12:00
Kilifi state official arrested over theft of relief food
Featured image for Kilifi state official arrested over theft of relief food

The relief food, valued at Sh550, 200 was meant to assist families in Tana North Sub-County.


YunisDekow Featured image for Drainage project drowns Eastleigh’s Third Avenue in inconvenience
Mon 29 Jan, 2024 20:42
Drainage project drowns Eastleigh’s Third Avenue in inconvenience
Featured image for Drainage project drowns Eastleigh’s Third Avenue in inconvenience

For several weeks now, the rhythmic clanging of construction equipment has become the unwelcome soundtrack to daily life on Eastleigh's Third Avenue.


YunisDekow Featured image for 15-year-old Rayaan Amin missing, family in Eastleigh prays for safe return
Mon 29 Jan, 2024 20:00
15-year-old Rayaan Amin missing, family in Eastleigh prays for safe return
Featured image for 15-year-old Rayaan Amin missing, family in Eastleigh prays for safe return

The family of 15-year-old Rayaan Hassan Amin is engulfed with increasing anxiety as they seek answers about her disappearance.


Yusuf Abdulrahman Nzibo Featured image for SUPKEM clears air on leadership dispute
Fri 26 Jan, 2024 19:01
SUPKEM clears air on leadership dispute
Featured image for SUPKEM clears air on leadership dispute

Officials removed Dr. Nzibo as the National Chairman of SUPKEM through a National Executive Committee meeting resolution on November 17, 2019.