Garissa Governor Nathif Jama emphasised the critical importance of digital literacy in the region and thanked the sponsors for making the summit possi...

Abdikadir was wary about the psychological preparedness of the victims to be relocated to different camps, which may affect them, especially children.

The company's managing director, Mohamed Dolal, said this is a cautionary measure to prevent electrocution as the main transformer is submerged.

Farmers appealed to the government for immediate support for household sustainability, support to rehabilitate farms, and replanting.

To prevent cases of overloading, the vessels will carry a maximum of 10 people with luggage and 15 without. 

KDF confirmed deploying a Kenya Navy team of divers and marines to the site of the tragedy to assist in recovering the missing bodies.

This raises the total number of bodies recovered, since the accident in Mororo two days ago, to seven.

Twenty three people have been rescued so far, according to the Kenya Red Cross Society.

Nandi County Senator Kiprotich Cherargei termed it tragic and unfortunate, saying the county is not complete without the chief officers.

County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo police on standby repulsed the militants and that there were casualties.

Most schools in the region are in rural areas that do not have access to power connections, they say.

Residents in the counties mentioned have been advised to be on the lookout for potential flash floods, and reduced visibility.

Businesses must not withhold goods and hike prices as this is illegal, religious and political leaders say.

Kenya Meteorological Department Director General, David Gikungu, also warned the country to anticipate heavy rainfall over the next three months.

The doctors have accused the county leadership of lacking goodwill in solving their issues.

Residents who cannot afford to buy water from water bowsers hire boda boda operators to fetch the commodity near River Tana. 

The university recently opened a 950-capacity hostel capacity, intended for recently admitted new students, both government-sponsored and under the pa...

A spot check at the facility shows only a few nurses doing rounds with patients lamenting that they have not seen doctors since last week as others op...

Ahead of Ramadan, locals protested, accusing the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) of carelessness and negligence.

Duale affirmed Interior minister Kithure Kindiki's declaration of a war on drugs, warning that all those involved in the menace will be dealt with acc...

Garissa County Health Executive member Ahmednathir Omar stated that the committee's allegations had not been officially communicated to him

FGM is recognised internationally as a violation of human rights, health and integrity of girls and women.

Muse underwent both chemotherapy and radiotherapy, which he says were so expensive that he sold most of his cows and goats, and borrowed from friends...

GAWASCO Managing Director Mohamed Dolal was last week arrested and arraigned at the Garissa High Court on claims of forging an academic certificate.

The motive of the shooting is yet to be established

Education stakeholders and parents welcomed the idea, saying it would keep many learners in school.

Ijara Member of Parliament, Abdi Ali Abdi, announced that the constituency's Constituency Development Fund (CDF) will allocate up to Sh7.2 million ann...

Garissa has leveraged the WhatsApp platform to assist in organizing transport and inter-facility transfers.

The development, as part of efforts to enhance efficient service delivery in the third arm of the government, will see an additional 11 judges of the...

The initiative is aimed at alleviating the financial burden on parents and raising the educational standards in the area.

Garissa County Assembly vetted Rakia Ibrahim on Thursday for the position of secretary to the County Public Service Board.

Nicknamed "Kipchoge Wa Garissa", Aden Siyad Osman, a budding marathoner, is hoping to emulate Eliud Kipchoge and become Kenya's next big star in athle...

The programme targets 8,400 individuals across 10 locations in Wajir Town.

The government has allocated Sh1.2 billion to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions nationwide, signaling a pivotal mome...

Five arid and semi-arid counties, namely Turkana, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, and Garissa, are set to benefit from the Horn of Africa Ground Water for R...

Their recruitment was delayed following a disagreement between Governor Nathif Jama and the County Public Service Board.

Garissa County's healthcare system is grappling with simmering discontent. Health workers, speaking on condition of anonymity, paint a bleak picture o...

Brothers Mohamed Abdi and Abdullahi Abdi say they will not rest until the truth about their ancestors is revealed.

The water deficiency in the town has forced residents to buy the commodity from water bowsers at an exorbitant price.

Garissa County, traditionally known for challenges in education, has erupted in surprise and celebration as little-known schools have posted outstandi...

The SMS code for the 2023 KCPE results failed to work resulting in uproar from learners and parents.

The ODM leader cut his cake in a colourful ceremony organised by coastal leaders in Malindi.

The ETA fee has been set at $30, reduced from the previous $50 visa fee.

Wajir, Garissa and Isiolo, Mandera and Marsabit counties are likely to experience sunny and dry conditions this month.

In a significant move, the United Democratic Movement (UDM) has officially opened its office in the border town of Mandera, asserting itself as the po...

Notable progress has been made on road repair works on the Gamba – Witu road in Tana River and Kona Punda – Mororo in Garissa.

Nurdin Abdullahi, the top student in his public primary school in Mandera, faces the heartbreaking possibility of his dream of becoming a neurosurgeon...

A combined effort of security personnel, village elders, and animal trackers in Isiolo County has yielded impressive results: the recovery of 201 came...

The launch of housing units brought hope to 200 flood-affected households, marking a significant moment in Koromey B village.

The performances during the festival resonated with messages of hope and peace, echoing the values and aspirations of the Borana community.

The Turkana Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai, speaking at the County Government end-year event in Lodwar, assured the business community of efforts to esta...

The burial ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 1:00 PM, where friends, family, and colleagues will pay their last respects to the d...

Locals voiced concerns over inadequate drainage, resulting in rainwater flooding their homes.

Locals also expressed their dissatisfaction, highlighting the inconvenience of having to travel long distances due to the poor road conditions.

Security agencies traveling from Hagadera to Garissa narrowly escaped an improvised explosive device (IED) attack targeting their vehicle. Officers re...

In a significant development, ten remaining suspects linked to the Kenya Utalii College case, involving former Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala...

In today’s statement from the El Nino emergency response center, Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura provided updates on the current situation, highligh...

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary closure of the Nairobi Southern Bypass affecting both bounds between Lang'ata...

The MP catered for the wedding costs while the committee catered for the furnishing of the newlyweds' houses.

Youth for Ummah has so far covered various villages in Garissa County including Dololo, Saretho, Eledere, Gababa among others.

Their efforts were recognised by Supkem who were implementing a USAID-supported project on peace and voter education.

President William Ruto has bestowed honors upon several Kenyans across different categories in the awards of orders, decorations, and medals.

The activists called on policymakers to decriminalise enforced disappearance, extrajudicial executions and torture.

It has now emerged that 80 per cent of all ongoing national government projects in North Eastern region have stalled partly because the contractors la...

Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago is set to face charges of corruption and embezzlement of funds in the Finland scholarship saga. The Office of the...

The Court of Appeal has dismissed a petition aimed at halting the High Court orders that declared the appointment of Chief Administrative Secretaries...

President William Ruto has assured Members of Parliament that the disbursement of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) to th...

MP Mohamed Adow said for the last three and a half weeks no vehicle has been able to access his constituency as a result of poor roads coupled with he...

In a heartwarming tribute to wildlife conservation, Google marked a special day by dedicating its doodle to Ahmed, the iconic elephant who captured th...

In a press statement released recently, Raila Odinga, the leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), expressed grave concerns over the alleged je...

Murkomen said they have already set aside the money after consultation with development partners like the World Bank, adding that they are also workin...

In a landmark ruling, court has ordered the government to compensate 189 residents of Isiolo with a total sum of Sh413 million for the violation of th...

The government has allocated Sh451,699,200 for cash transfers to 119,178 impoverished and vulnerable households in the eight arid counties severely af...

On Saturday, the Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS) deployed personnel for the mass evacuation of residents stranded off Wema in Tana River due to exten...

On Friday, retired President Uhuru Kenyatta joined members of the African Union (AU) for the Joint Committee Meeting of the Monitoring, Verification,...

Controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for operating a film studio and producing films without a valid licens...

Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan inaugurated the Construction and Real Estate Expo on Thursday, marking it as the largest event of its kind in East Africa.

In a dramatic incident on Thursday, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives apprehended three traffic police officers along the Naivas...

The Azimio Parliamentary Group (PG) endorsed the recommendations put forth by the National Dialogue Committee (NDC) on Wednesday.

The burden of taxation continues to weigh heavily on salaried Kenyans, as the High Court in Nairobi granted stay orders on Tuesday, postponing the ces...

Residents of Piai and the surrounding areas of Mwea-east in Kirinyaga County awoke to discover a three-storey building had collapsed.

Mohamed Sheikh Hussein Mohamed, a father residing near the IDP camp in Kismayo, captured social media attention with a heartbreaking video.

In response to the devastating effects of the ongoing El-Nino rains, President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that the government has implemented bo...

Three employees of the Mombasa County government lost their lives while attempting to unclog a manhole at the Makupa roundabout.

Energy CS Davis Chirchir, accompanied by PS Alex Wachira, Garissa Governor Nathif Jama, and other government officials, conducted a tour and fact-find...

Tragedy struck in Makueni County as at least eight individuals are feared dead after being swept away by relentless floods in the Mukaa area. The cala...

In a highly anticipated event, the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Ezekiel Machogu, is set to officiate the release of the 2023 Kenya Certificate of...

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja took swift action after the unfortunate incident involving the Burundian minor, Ndagire Renova, whose groundnuts were...

Principal Secretary Susan Auma of the State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development has called on Kenyans to help locate a stre...

Once an essential ingredient in Somali cuisine, butter has undergone a transformation in recent times, with alternatives like white oil, malt, and oli...

A male police officer has been arrested in connection with the alleged defilement of a 17-year-old girl at Rangwe police station in Homa Bay.

President William Ruto has announced an intended 40 per cent salary increase for officers in the National Police Service (NPS), National Youth Service...

Taxpayers in Kenya have shelled out Sh1.89 billion in commitment fees between July 2022 and September 2023 for loans that remain undispersed, accordin...

In a bizarre turn of events, Ann Njeri Njoroge, the central figure in the disputed Sh17 billion diesel case, has reappeared, claiming to have been kid...

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that the price of Super Petrol in the country will remain unchanged at Sh217 for th...

Braving the forces of nature, Sadia Mahamud, though initially shy, exhibited remarkable courage as she faced the challenges of delivering her baby ami...

Three men suspected to be members of a criminal gang allegedly extorting money from PSV operators in Eastleigh, Nairobi, are now facing charges of rob...

The election of Kenya-born Naadiya Maxamed, as the mayor of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, has sparked reactions within the Somali community.