Author: Issa Hussein

Turkana County, donors adopt strategy to contain cholera outbreak May 28, 2025

The county government indicated that the discussions focused on strategic interventions and emergency preparedness, including surveillance, contact tr...

DCI boss urges united effort to empower youth against radicalisation and terrorism May 25, 2025

The DCI boss also expressed concern on emerging issues such as gender-based violence, drugs and community land disputes in Wajir County, which he said...

Garissa communities reclaim barren rangelands with drought-resistant seeds May 25, 2025

Garissa Agriculture CEC Milgo Dubow said the county government teamed up with Islamic Relief Kenya to help pastoralist communities restore degraded ra...

MUHURI calls on media to expose human rights violations in Northern Kenya May 24, 2025

MUHURI expressed concern on prevalent human rights abuses including Gender-Based Violence (GBV), forced disappearances, marginalisation and underdevel...

Turkana celebrates major milestone in fight against mother-to-child HIV transmission May 23, 2025

According to the county government, the transmission rate in Turkana is currently at 16.9 per cent, which is double the national rate of 7.3 per cent,

Garissa residents and leaders mourn Sheikh Moti-Ur-Rasool May 19, 2025

Sheikh Moti-Ur-Rasool passed away on Monday morning. Preparations are currently underway for his burial at Lang’ata Cemetery in Nairobi.

Garissa hosts its first cultural festival, celebrating diversity and unity May 17, 2025

The event, themed “Celebrating Timeless Traditions Woven in Unity”, highlighted the artistic, historical, and social aspects of various cultures, fost...

Task force begins stakeholder talks for global human origins museum in Turkana May 17, 2025

Richard Barno, who is leading the task force, said the project seeks to transform the region by harnessing its rich cultural and palaeontological heri...

Wajir residents demand water, roads, education and power to be prioritised in budget May 16, 2025

The majority of the residents emphasised the need to prioritise the construction of a mega dam to harvest rain and drilling of boreholes to cushion th...

Four fishermen killed in Turkana by suspected Ethiopian militia May 15, 2025

Turkana Governor Jeremiah Ekamais Lomorukai condemned the incident as a recurring heinous attack against the people of Turkana.

How climate change fuels rise in gender-based violence in Garissa May 15, 2025

The civil society group also blamed the region's nomadic herding practices for escalating sexual abuse among young girls who should otherwise be in sc...

Garissa residents urge state to scrap colonial-era boundary causing conflict with Tana River May 13, 2025

During a historic land injustices hearing by the NLC, Garissa residents protested that the outdated law remains in force despite the region being part...

Grieving refugee mother seeks justice after sons abducted from Hagardera camp May 12, 2025

Ubah Mohamed Hassan appealed to President William Ruto to intervene and find out why her three sons were abducted and to have them released.

Turkana to take over Sh2bn infrastructure project under Kenya–South Sudan Link Road Programme May 11, 2025

The inspection team urged local communities to form leadership committees to oversee the proper utilisation of the facilities, which are expected to b...

Community elders and religious leaders in Garissa empowered on handling alternative justice system May 10, 2025

The training was initiated by the National Steering Committee on AJS, during which community and religious leaders were provided with the necessary to...

Mandera leaders visit Banisa to de-escalate tension following killing of six family members May 09, 2025

Governor Mohamed condemned the attack as “barbaric” and called for a lasting solution to the recurring cycle of senseless killings in the region.

Dadaab refugees plead for aid restoration as Trump cuts deepen crisis May 06, 2025

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

Mandera eyes carbon credits to boost climate action, sustainable development May 04, 2025

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

Governor Dhadho Godhana under fire for dodging Senate oversight visit May 03, 2025

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

How people with disabilities are leading flood preparedness outreach in Garissa May 02, 2025

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

Turkana residents call for prioritisation of peace, security in Sh17.1 billion budget Apr 30, 2025

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

From silence to success: Modogashe Hospital celebrates year of life-saving transformations Apr 26, 2025

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...

Wajir residents urged to donate blood as shortage hits county referral hospital Apr 25, 2025

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

Body of 17-year-old refugee girl killed after refusing forced marriage to be exhumed Friday for autopsy in murder case Apr 25, 2025

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

Garissa traders call for unified business permit to ease licensing burden Apr 23, 2025

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

Garissa launches 10-day livestock vaccination campaign in Dadaab refugee camps Apr 19, 2025

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...

Over 300,000 children vaccinated against polio in Garissa County Apr 17, 2025

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

Clean energy project seeks to enhance peacebuilding in Turkana's border regions Apr 16, 2025

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

Garissa Muslim leaders urge crackdown on cross-border drug trafficking to save youth Apr 16, 2025

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

Five Kenyan chiefs abducted by Al-Shabaab safely reunited with families Apr 12, 2025

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

Dela Ward MCA breaks silence, accuses Wajir Governor of masterminding his alleged abduction Apr 12, 2025

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...

North eastern youth urged to embrace digital access for innovation, development Apr 11, 2025

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

Mandera ECDE programme receives training and learning materials boost from donor Apr 11, 2025

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

Community conservancy in Garissa protests logging in endangered Hirola antelope's habitat Apr 09, 2025

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

New climate innovation lab launched in Wajir to empower marginalised youth, women Apr 06, 2025

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...

High court judge raises concern over increased cases of defilement in Northeastern region Apr 05, 2025

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

Transport crisis hits Wajir town as fuel stations shut due to insecurity Apr 03, 2025

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...

Kala-azar outbreak in Wajir: Mobile laboratories deployed as death toll surpasses 20 Apr 03, 2025

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...

How youth in Wajir, Garissa are being empowered through entrepreneurship in fight against radicalisation Apr 01, 2025

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

How Muslims spend their last 10 days of Ramadan Mar 28, 2025

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

Refugee's 10-year struggle with multiple health complications ends with successful surgery, baby delivery Mar 26, 2025

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...

Garissa Teachers Training College staff decry unpaid salaries, threaten strike Mar 25, 2025

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

Fafi MP Salah Yakub blames NIS for recent Al-Shabaab attack in Garissa Mar 25, 2025

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...

Six police officers killed, four injured in suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Garissa Mar 23, 2025

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

Kenya-Ethiopia border killings spark mass exodus in Marsabit's Dukana Ward Mar 22, 2025

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

Wajir County deploys health team for 10-day fumigation to combat Kala-Azar outbreak Mar 22, 2025

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...

Garissa floods and drought: Kenya Red Cross ramps up volunteer recruitment to boost disaster response Mar 21, 2025

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

Police arrest two as Wajir fuel station owners decry attacks by armed robbers Mar 20, 2025

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

Garissa farmer champions fodder production to combat climate change Mar 19, 2025

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...

Medics in Wajir raise alarm over rising cases of kidney failure in the region Mar 16, 2025

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

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