Author: Issa Hussein

Landmark moment as Eldas TTC set to transform Wajir’s education landscape Oct 09, 2025

Wajir County now boasts three teachers' training colleges — Wajir TTC, Tarbaj TTC, and Eldas TTC — all aimed at addressing the region’s longstanding t...

Wajir’s marginalised communities demand fair representation and end to clan politics Oct 08, 2025

In a rare show of unity and defiance, representatives from the Asharaf, Harti, Arabs, Barawa, Leysan, Shikhaal, and other minority groups convened in...

Turkana County, Amref launch final phase of HIV, TB and reproductive care project Oct 07, 2025

Beyond HIV care, the project will strengthen antenatal services, safe deliveries, immunisation, emergency response, and the rollout of digital health...

Garissa’s Soko Mugdi Market traders get Sh23.5 million lifeline after June fire Oct 06, 2025

A fundraiser led by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Sunday raised Sh23.5 million to support more than 4,000 small-scale traders affected by the in...

KNUT urges urgent release of funds, strengthening of school feeding programme in Garissa Oct 06, 2025

The union’s Executive Secretary, Abdirizack Hussein, said the prolonged delay has severely disrupted school operations, warning that continued financi...

Multi-agency team recovers 17 stolen goats in Marsabit, suspect arrested Oct 05, 2025

The recovery was carried out by a joint team comprising officers from Laisamis Police Station, National Government Administration Officers, National P...

Turkana validates new investment plan for sustainable water use Oct 04, 2025

James Ikeny Loyelei (Kanamkemer MCA), the Water, Sanitation, Environment, and Climate Change Committee chair, emphasised the need to strengthen water...

Peace at risk: Counties urged to fill funding void after USAID exit Oct 04, 2025

The forum assessed strides made in addressing cross-border threats and social challenges, including human trafficking, radicalisation, and violent ext...

Wajir leaders sound alarm on FGM crisis, call for cultural shift to protect girls Oct 03, 2025

The KNCHR-led forum concluded with a resounding message that ending FGM and other harmful practices demands more than laws. It requires shifting minds...

Garissa Assembly demands accountability over inconsistencies in road project reports Oct 03, 2025

The 1st to 4th Quarterly Reports revealed significant gaps, including projects reported as complete when they were still pending, missing budgeted pro...

Mandera equips firefighters with advanced skills in emergency preparedness Oct 03, 2025

Designed to sharpen the team’s skills, the training introduced modern techniques and hands-on strategies to improve disaster response and rescue opera...

Construction work at Tana River Bridge disrupts water supply in Garissa Oct 02, 2025

GAWASCO stated it is closely working with the contractor and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to resolve the issue.

From smoke and suffering to hope: Eco-friendly stoves transform women’s lives in Marsabit Oct 01, 2025

With desertification worsening in Marsabit and other arid regions, reducing dependence on woodfuel is increasingly urgent — both for the environment a...

Frustration as Tana River students miss out on bursaries, governor blames MCAs Sep 30, 2025

The governor expressed deep concern that many students from the county — in primary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities — are being sent...

New era in Wajir as students celebrate as ID cards arrive just one week after registration Sep 29, 2025

Most of the students from Wajir Secondary School were registered last week during the Ministry of Interior and National Administration’s Jukwaa la Usa...

Turkana declares Kala-azar emergency amid record surge in deadly disease Sep 28, 2025

Turkana has recorded 2,457 cumulative cases of Visceral Leishmaniasis (Kala-azar) since 2020.

Garissa leaders warn poaching, foreign travel advisories threaten tourism Sep 27, 2025

Garissa is ranked fourth nationally in terms of wildlife populations, including the endangered Hirola gazelle and the Somali reticulated giraffe. Yet,...

Turkana moves to safeguard health with bold One Health Bill Sep 26, 2025

Supported by the Kenya Red Cross Society, the drafting process has brought together a newly formed Technical Working Group (TWG) tasked with charting...

Kenya to reopen regional police training hubs in fight against terrorism and banditry Sep 25, 2025

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the decentralisation of police training would enhance the effectiveness...

Three teenagers arrested over Garissa mall robbery Sep 25, 2025

The arrests follow a widely circulated video on social media showing scenes of chaos and aggression during the September 18 robbery at the popular sho...

From struggle to strength: Garissa communities forge their own climate solutions Sep 24, 2025

At a three-day Climate Action Symposium convened by Womankind Kenya in Garissa town, community leaders, youth, women, persons with disabilities, and p...

Marsabit pastoralists demand consent in land projects, reject deals in the dark Sep 24, 2025

Residents voiced anger over historical land grabs and unfulfilled promises tied to wind farms, carbon credit schemes, and mineral exploitation.

Frontline health volunteers in Turkana County lead fight against deadly diseases Sep 23, 2025

Working alongside community health promoters, community disease reporters, and government surveillance teams, these frontline volunteers form a vital...

Extended drought resilience programme targets to protect 255,000 in Turkana, Marsabit Sep 23, 2025

According to a ministry statement, the interventions aim to rehabilitate 5,000 acres of degraded rangeland, create 10,000 direct and indirect jobs, an...

Interior CS Murkomen says Mandera chiefs to be armed as state battles Al-Shabaab threats Sep 22, 2025

Murkomen assured the community that the government will continue deploying more NPRs and incentivising officers to ensure lasting peace in the region.

Garissa peace advocates demand end to inter-communal land skirmishes fuelling violence Sep 21, 2025

The event, held at Garissa High School grounds, saw speaker after speaker condemn the rising violence caused by land disputes—conflicts that have alre...

Wajir rallies to end plastic pollution with bold eight-day clean-up campaign Sep 21, 2025

The eight-day "Wajir Bila Plastic" (Wajir free of plastic) drive has brought together youth groups, community leaders and partner organisations in a u...

Police, KWS seize five tonnes of sandalwood worth millions in Samburu Sep 20, 2025

The illegal sandalwood trade, often conducted through illicit logging operations, contributes significantly to deforestation and wildlife trafficking,...

Legal illiteracy fuels conflict and injustice in Turkana, summit reveals Sep 20, 2025

Organisers pointed out that legal illiteracy often leads to wrongful arrests, unjust trials and the perpetuation of harmful cultural practices masquer...

Garissa launches Jukwaa la Wasomi to boost security in higher learning institutions Sep 19, 2025

The County Commissioner said the initiative aims to strengthen security in educational institutions to improve student safety. He emphasised that Gari...

Turkana’s Lomeguro gold mine undergoes safety review ahead of reopening Sep 18, 2025

Director of Mining, Merimug Eloto, emphasised the county's commitment to global safety standards, environmental safeguarding, and community inclusion.

Rights groups slam new ID rules, say they discriminate against Muslims and minorities Sep 17, 2025

By taking tangible action, the groups say, the government can ensure that all Kenyans enjoy equal access to citizenship documents, regardless of their...

Ten illegal firearms surrendered in Kerio Valley as part of ongoing disarmament efforts Sep 17, 2025

This voluntary surrender, carried out under the umbrella of the National Police Service, is part of a broader operation to rid the valley of illegal w...

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.

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