According to the UNHCR data, the Dadaab camps currently host approximately 500,000 registered refugees and asylum seekers.

The county government noted that due to the region's high vulnerability to climate change, it is intensifying its efforts through its greening program...

In a statement, the Committee said Governor Dhadho deliberately avoided a scheduled meeting with the Senators, despite receiving official communicatio...

Motivated by those painful memories, Mohamed and his team now offer direct home visits, where they sensitise communities on climate resilience, disast...

The residents urged the county government to prioritise investing in peace and security for full development to be attained in the region.

Siyat Noor Issack, a community leader who spoke on behalf of locals, said both the community and hospital staff had a reason to celebrate the one-year...

The county government has now called upon members of the public to volunteer at the Wajir Satellite Blood Transfusion Centre that remains open Monday...

Wajir Principal Magistrate Roselyn Aganyo expressed her concern, saying further delays were likely to destroy the evidence required for justice.

The traders, said numerous licenses were a burden to the traders and were a major obstacle to economic growth.

Garissa Agriculture and Livestock CEC Milgo Dubow, who launched the campaign in Dadaab on Friday, said the threat posed by the TADs needed a response...

The five-day campaign was launched following the detection of new polio cases along the Kenya–Ethiopia border.

The four-year project has been designed to leverage clean energy to enhance peace and resilience with a special focus on empowering women.

They called upon the government to address cross-border drug trafficking in the region to keep youth from the vice.

The five are Mohamed Adawa, Mohamed Hassan, Abdi Hassan, Mohamed Noor Hache and Assistant Chief Ibrahim Gabow.

The MCA said his abduction was purely political, stemming from disagreement with the governor on a county budget which they had disapproved at the ass...

Assistant County Commissioner Duncan Rono said efforts are being made to raise awareness among young people about ongoing government digitisation prog...

Deputy Governor Ali Mohamud announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the county government and the INSPIRED project.

Hassan Sheikh, the chairman of the Arawale Hirola community conservancy, called on the Kenya Forest Service to take immediate action against the logge...

The Regional Inclusion Climate Innovation Lab, which is currently in its pilot phase, is expected to expand to Turkana, the Coast region, and Lower Ea...

Judge Onyiego said courts in Garissa, Wajir and Mandera have recently been prosecuting a high number of defilement cases, especially girls out of scho...

They said they have decided not to operate both during the day and at night to pressure both security officials and local leaders to ensure all involv...

The statement further noted that the MoH has deployed two mobile laboratories as part of an intervention to enhance early detection and treatment of t...

According to Wajir County Commissioner Karuko Gumo, the project will have a positive impact on improving security in the region. He noted that terror...

Nearby, more than 200 worshippers are camping inside the mosque compound, performing prayers, reciting the Quran, making supplications, and praising t...

The large multi modular goitre continued to grow as she failed to meet her transport and medical costs during her past referrals from the Hagardera re...

The workers are now demanding an urgent meeting with the institution’s board members, Ministry of Education officials, and local leaders to resolve th...

He challenged the NIS in the region to improve its operations and integrate with the community to gather valuable information that would aid in the fi...

According to a police report, the heavily armed insurgents with sophisticated weapons overran the camp causing death and Injuries.

This comes after a middle-aged herder was shot dead on Friday by unknown assailants along the porous border.

In addition to fumigation and spraying, the trained health team will conduct awareness campaigns to educate the public on the signs and symptoms of ka...

Based on past experience, he said the organisation had decided to recruit volunteers at the sub-county level to ensure efficiency and quick interventi...

Four such incidents have been reported this year where armed robbers posing as police officers on night patrol have robbed the filling stations.

According to Hassan, farmers need not worry about losses since grass is non-perishable and can be stored for extended periods with proper storage faci...

Mohamed Adow, a researcher and nutritionist at the hospital, said 79 cases of kidney failure have been recorded in the recent past.

Other residents from Wajir West and Tarbaj constituencies echoed the call for a livestock restocking programme to help them recover from their losses.

Other members raised concerns about issues highlighted by the striking health workers, including the lack of promotions, denial of leave allowances, a...

The two communities who share ancestral lineage are one of the largest ethnic groups in Sub-Saharan Africa belonging to the Cushitic speaking in Ethio...

The beneficiaries were drawn from various sectors including boda boda riders, traders, humanitarian workers and community youth leaders among others.

Musa said that Osman seemed scared even of relatives who came to see him after news of his return spread.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...