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...

The project also relieves the local farmers at the revived irrigation scheme from the high cost of diesel pumps as they transition to gravity-powered...

Products that were banned due to dangerous chemical ingredients were still applied by young girls who were bleaching their skin in a bid to attract me...

Community representatives from Kakulit and Lokoriokot insisted on the need to fund a livestock restocking programme to support livelihoods.

In Garissa, Wajir and Mandera counties, there has been an upsurge of coronation of clan elders.

According to the latest forecast by IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Center, Kenya will experience below-average rainfall during the March to M...

Nuno village situated 40km away from Garissa town is among many villages in Garissa county experiencing harsh climatic conditions.

Earlier, MPs from the host community raised contentious issues bedevilling the successful implementation of the plan.

He added that many children raised in military camps were unable to speak fluent Somali and struggled to answer simple questions posed by the vetting...

Last year, the Controller of Budget released a report that revealed Garissa and Turkana counties have the fastest-growing unpaid bills to contractors...

The president announced that an additional 4,500 title deeds were being processed and would soon be issued to the beneficiaries.

Speaking at a public rally at Orahey Grounds in Wajir Town, President Ruto stated that the Sh3.6 billion last-mile connectivity project would signific...

In a statement posted on their X platform, OLA denied having any presence on Kenyan territory, stating that they uphold and fully respect Kenya’s sove...

Others who participated in the Anti-FGM County Policy discussions urged both levels of government, as well as non-governmental organisations, to creat...

Community leaders highlighted the effectiveness of the ADR and promised to create public awareness of the need to fully adopt the traditional dispute...

In a statement, the peace committee chairman noted that past conflicts over limited water and pasture resources have claimed many lives. He called for...

The committee led by Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo will consist of representatives from elected leaders, religious leaders, women, youth and profe...

The statement by the council on the programme states girls who were out of school when it started were receiving Sh9,000 over four payments and in-sch...

A multi-sectoral meeting was recently held in Lodwar following a formal request by the UNHCR to the county government for land to expand the Kalobeyei...

Dr David Gikungu, stated that the new approach would enable the department and its stakeholders to take proactive steps to prevent and mitigate potent...

A 1.5 MW generator can produce 1,500 kilowatts (kW) of power, sufficient to supply electricity to approximately 1,000 to 1,500 homes in developed regi...

The clean-up activities included garbage collection, unblocking drainage systems, and clearing trenches along the main streets of the municipality.

The project targets to certify 75 villages in Turkana South, including Aroro Sub-County, and 134 villages including Lokichoggio in Turkana West.

The court heard that the government had failed to meet its obligations to ensure that all Kenyans, especially those from marginalised host communities...

Issa Ibrahim said that the recent viral footage showing his son decrying neglect and appealing for government intervention reopened old wounds. He sai...

It targeted children aged between 3 and 59 months, who were administered a combination of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine and amodiaquine.

The school project has been successful since inception and will be extended to many ASAL schools where parents were grappling with the impacts of drou...

The goats which were stolen from Lochacha village last week by suspected bandits were later handed over to the rightful owners at a GSU camp in Kainuk...

The project includes the construction of two canal linings, a water conveyor system, and a storage facility, all aimed at boosting food security in Tu...

Faiza previously sat for her KCSE in 2017 scoring a grade D that shattered her dream of becoming a clinical officer.

She attributed her success to her brother, sisters, teachers and uncles who stood with her as she studied in a remote school in the Balambala Sub-Coun...

Also contributing to the crisis is the fact that many buses were already fully booked as learners prepared to resume school for the first term.

With initiatives like these, Garissa’s farmers are not only securing their livelihoods but also contributing to environmental conservation and economi...

In the tragic boat accident, eight passengers travelling from Nairobi lost their lives, with their bodies later recovered, while 22 others were rescue...

The project funded by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) targets Kakuma, Kalobeyei, Songot, Nanak, Letea, Pelekech, and Lopur in Turkana West...

Through collaboration with community members, actionable steps are being developed to shield girls from FGM.

Governor Nathif lauded the government’s efforts to address the perennial floods that he said have wreaked havoc in Garissa and Tana River counties.

Community representatives who spoke at the event expressed their commitment to promoting the public-private partnership.

The SUPKEM Garissa branch officials highlighted the lack of farm inputs and minimal farmer's participation in budget making.

Garissa Township Deputy County Commissioner Sebastian Okiring urged parents to guide and give their children the necessary attention and guidance agai...

The leaders pointed out that 1.9 million children in 15 pastoralist counties were not attending school, noting the urgent need for solutions

Speaking during the official launch of the Pastoralist Summit in Wajir town, Ali urged PPG members, comprising 109 MPs, to remain united in pressuring...

The PS revealed that the government is currently committed to establishing 450 feedlots nationwide and plans to place 5,000 hectares of land under pas...

In preparation for the summit, Wajir County undertook various activities, including cleaning the town, demolishing stalls along major roads, and impos...

They also called on President Ruto to intervene urgently, fearing the tensions could trigger an influx of refugees into Kenya.

The newly elected Speaker appreciated the KYMCA for the initiative that he said was a sure way to empower youth to realise their dreams to become lead...

Aden Bille Hassan, the Garissa County chairperson for PWDs, emphasised the need for greater representation in leadership roles

At Yathrib Primary School, a UK-Tech Hub-funded project is equipping students with modern agricultural skills while enhancing the school feeding progr...

The county Lands executive urged communities in Mandera to support the digitisation initiative which aims to provide access to effective land governan...

Hassan Aden Abdi said the reseeding programme would help provide sufficient forage for their livestock, which had grown weak during the prolonged drou...

Mohamed Horrow, a long-serving professional health officer and trader in Balambala town, welcomed the move which he said has the support of residents.

The project seeks to establish a continuously active insect value chain capable of processing desert locusts and crickets into animal feed.

CJ Koome explained that private mediation enables parties to resolve disputes outside the court, with the resulting agreements being adopted by the co...

According to the governor, funds have already been disbursed to 60 groups, each receiving Sh500,000, while another 20 groups were allocated Sh400,000....

The institute stated that the landscape is vital as it hosts the second-largest population of elephants after the Tsavo ecosystem and supports the cou...

The activists demanded collective action to end the impunity with which state apparatus allegedly violate the rights of victims of enforced disappeara...