Author: Issa Hussein

Turkana and Toposa communities celebrate one year of cross-border peace after Arusha accord Jul 28, 2025

The event in Nadapal, Turkana, marked one year since the Arusha Peace Accord was signed in November 2024 by leaders of the Turkana, Karamojong, Toposa...

Somali culture, wildlife and hospitality draw tourists to Garissa’s Bulla Adey village Jul 27, 2025

The village, previously untouched by tourism, is now beginning to attract travellers seeking authenticity and willing to brave the area’s harsh weathe...

Celebrations as Wayu Daba community in Tana River receive title deed for communal land Jul 26, 2025

Husna further expressed her hopes that the DLGP will enhance food and nutrition security, livelihoods, and promote sustainable development through equ...

Garissa unveils irrigation policy to boost food security, climate resilience and economic growth Jul 24, 2025

Developed with technical and financial support from the World Food Programme, the policy focuses on expanding the acreage under irrigation, improving...

Garissa artisans equipped for housing project roles in youth job creation push Jul 23, 2025

Garissa Township MP Dekow M. Barrow encouraged the artisans to make the most of the opportunity and urged contractors to follow government guidelines.

Four arrested for poaching Dik-diks in Wajir using blinding torch tactic Jul 21, 2025

KWS warden Jamaal Abdirashid praised the residents of Wajir South, who live near the refugee camps, for their cooperation, commitment to conservation,...

Turkana water firm targets landlords to curb 55 per cent revenue loss from unpaid bills, leakages Jul 20, 2025

An internal analysis reveals that non-revenue water—water produced but not billed—has exceeded 50 per cent, straining the company’s finances, discoura...

Traders at Garissa’s Soko Mugdi market rise from ashes again as state plans modern upgrade Jul 20, 2025

On Thursday, Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Ramadhan presided over the distribution of donations worth over Sh1.6 million—provided by Health CS A...

Northern Kenya needs better weather forecast communication, says met department Jul 18, 2025

Ebla Hassan, the secretary of the Garissa Farmers Network, echoed the call to strengthen early warning systems, particularly for farmers along the Riv...

Refugees win big as High Court orders citizenship, immigration law reforms Jul 18, 2025

The High Court declared that all children born of a Kenyan citizen and a refugee or persons seeking refugee status are Kenyan by birth pursuant to art...

Buna residents in Wajir decry poor transport infrastructure Jul 17, 2025

They said the recent rains and floods from Ethiopia flowing into the seasonal rivers created gullies and widening channels along the road, resulting i...

PS Carren Ageng'o calls for stronger child protection in ECD schools Jul 16, 2025

PS Carren Achieng Ageng'o called for strengthening child care and safeguarding children from violence through an ecosystem that supports shaping the f...

Two dead in Garissa after IED blast along Ijara–Bodhai Road Jul 14, 2025

The victims were traveling on Brobox vehicle registration number KDJ 495N and were destined to Bodhai town on the fateful night.

Armed gang kills watchman at girls' school in Garissa Jul 11, 2025

The police incident report further indicated that the assailants also broke into the principal's office and stole Sh102,500.

NDMA: 23 arid counties face water shortage, risk of drought-induced conflicts grows Jul 10, 2025

The NDMA CEO stated that the organisation is doing its best to focus on building community resilience against climate shocks, based on the available...

Kenya-Ethiopia begin technical assessment of cross-border bridge projects Jul 07, 2025

The team conducted site visits to the proposed bridges and one-stop border points locations in Mandera (Malka Suftu) and Rhamu, which are critical com...

Garissa farmers count losses as recurring floods wipe out solar-powered farming dreams Jul 06, 2025

Their dreams of transforming agriculture through solar-powered water pumps have been shattered by ongoing anxiety and uncertainty caused by recurring...

Garissa elders petition assembly to rename streets after eminent local leaders, cultural icons Jul 05, 2025

The elders explored the significance of naming the streets after eminent personalities as a form of public commemoration, honouring individuals who co...

Turkana County, donor partners unveil IMonitor to enhance community health Jul 05, 2025

Funded by AMREF Health Africa through the TB Global Fund, the application will facilitate data collection and improve service delivery by enabling the...

Garissa leaders push for fire preparedness at Soko Mugdi following frequent market fires Jul 03, 2025

Garissa Town MCA and Minority Leader Hussein Mohamed tabled the motion, which received unanimous support from all Members of the County Assembly.

Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo warns youth against Libya-based human trafficking syndicate Jul 01, 2025

Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo expressed concern that families were being impoverished by selling their livestock to raise ransom money...

Fire burns Garissa town’s Soko Mugdi market again as traders count millions in losses Jun 30, 2025

Asha Mohamed stood in shock as her M-Pesa shop was engulfed in flames, saying it was the second time fire had completely destroyed her business.

Garissa elders urge peace, restraint ahead of 2027 polls amidst rising tensions Jun 30, 2025

The peace committee said demonstrations are constitutional rights, but must be sanctioned through proper procedures.

Turkana communities empowered to embrace home-grown foods to tackle malnutrition Jun 29, 2025

The department noted that the initiative targets areas with a high prevalence of underweight children, specifically in Lopur, Korinyang, Lokapel, Kale...

Garissa University launches community policing initiative to boost security and prevent extremism Jun 26, 2025

The university, which endured one of Kenya’s deadliest terrorist attacks in April 2015 that claimed the lives of 147 students, launched the initiative...

Mandera stakeholders launch action plan to combat GBV, empower women and girls Jun 26, 2025

In a joint statement, the stakeholders agreed to form sub sub-subcommittee to lead the development of the group's terms of reference.

Turkana starts auditing health facilities after CCTV captures suspected medical supplies theft Jun 24, 2025

In a recent incident, a supply chain officer was captured on CCTV at Lodwar County Referral Hospital allegedly stealing medical supplies.

Isiolo elders call for dialogue amid Governor Abdi Guyo's impeachment row Jun 22, 2025

The elders emphasised that while impeachment is legal, it's " tedious" and risks derailing development and disrupting service delivery.

Wajir celebrates International Giraffe Day as locals laud conservation efforts Jun 22, 2025

The residents, however, said they were facing threats from armed poachers from the neighbouring Somalia and refugee camps

Civil society groups in Garissa call for stricter oversight of NGOs misusing donor funds Jun 20, 2025

Mohamed Khalif Nunde, the chairperson of Garissa civil society organisations, said that NGOs serving communities must be held accountable through mand...

Garissa health facilities receive over 1,000 tablets in digital health push Jun 13, 2025

Duale expressed concern about the low SHA registration in Garissa County, where he said only 150,000 residents registered against the targeted number...

Stakeholders gather in Garissa to tackle ASAL education challenges, explore tech solutions Jun 13, 2025

Various stakeholders emphasised the need to empower teachers to implement technology in the classroom, noting that adequate training and support are e...

Turkana County to ban dual wholesale-retail businesses, warns of closures after June 30 deadline Jun 12, 2025

In a public notice issued by the County Department of Trade, traders were given a deadline that expires by June 30th, where business owners are requir...

Two Al-Shabaab militants killed in Mandera counter-terror operation Jun 10, 2025

This operation follows another successful counter-terror mission in Garissa County last week, where SOG units killed four Al-Shabaab militants in Najo...

Police in Garissa warned against obstructing gender-based violence investigations Jun 05, 2025

Nominated MP Ummulkheir Harun urged stakeholders to unite in combating the rising cases of GBV in Garissa, expressing concern over survivors being sil...

Turkana conducts rapid assessment as tree locust invasion threatens livelihoods Jun 04, 2025

The evaluation includes a transect drive to identify the locust species and assess its impact, particularly in Turkana South Sub-county, where the pas...

Mandera County turns to crop farming as climate change threatens livestock sector Jun 03, 2025

The county government has implemented 18 projects across various sub-counties. These initiatives target irrigation development, water supply systems,...

Madogashe residents in Garissa celebrate as clean water flows, ending decades-long crisis Jun 01, 2025

The Governor noted that the project features storage tanks with a capacity of 450,000 litres, plus an additional 250,000 litres at Waree Station, loca...

Wajir launches campaign against HIV, teen pregnancies, GBV as new infections emerge in ASAL counties May 31, 2025

Wajir County executive committee member for health and sanitation, Habiba Ali, highlighted the increasing cases of HIV that she said needed a more uni...

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...

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