Northern Kenya

Turkana County leaders used World AIDS Day in Lodwar to warn of rising HIV infections and deaths, unveil new highway health outreach, and urge shared responsibility as donor support declines.

Judges Lucy Gitari and John Onyiego oversaw the release of 69 Garissa Medium Prison inmates to community service, part of a nationwide Judiciary effort to ease overcrowded correctional facilities.

Police in Sabuli, Wajir County, arrested a man with an illegal AK-47 rifle during a patrol, seizing the weapon as part of ongoing operations against illicit firearms in northern Kenya.

Residents also raised concerns over exploitation by Rota System Limited, the investors at the site, arguing that proper public participation had not been conducted.

The vaccination campaign continues across various wards in the coming days, with county teams targeting tens of thousands of cattle, goats and sheep.

Ruto revealed that the government plans to spend Sh400 billion on the High Grand Falls dam alone, with additional mega dams earmarked for Upper Eastern, Lower Eastern and the Coast region as part of a wider strategy to harvest and store rainwater.

Hassan Kolosho was declared winner after securing 1,414 votes, defeating his closest rivals, Diriye Ibrahim Maalim of UDA, who garnered 967 votes, and ODM's Feisal Gedi Mohamed, who attained 859 votes.

Mandera County Commissioner said security apparatus have been mobilized and further expressed gratitude that no incidents have been recorded throughout the campaign period.

UNICEF Nutrition Officer Benson Musau said quarterly review meetings were improving resilience and accountability, but urged stronger adherence to reporting tools and timelines.

The Masterplan places strong emphasis on climate-resilient livelihoods, modern irrigation systems, and long-term water security for pastoral and agro-pastoral communities along the Daua corridor.

The payments, set to begin in December, aim to support families affected by land acquisition and disruption of livelihoods along the route.

Governor Khalif said the county had made what he described as “tremendous milestones” in efforts to enhance access to healthcare for residents living far from the Mandera County Teaching and Referral Hospital.

More than 60 stalls were gutted in Saturday night blaze, leaving traders devastated and millions in losses as repeated market fires threaten livelihoods.

KNCCI CEO K.K. Mutai praised Isiolo for its bold investments, saying the modern abattoir alone could reposition the county as a regional trade hub.

According to the police report, the Ethiopian troops advanced from the Sesii area—roughly two kilometres from the station—while firing, and are said to have pushed nearly one kilometre into Kenyan soil.

Mandera County Director of Community Health Services, Hassan Ali, said the results reflect a strong shift in community behaviour and a shared desire to build healthier environments.

RC John Otieno said the forum, comprising security agencies, community leaders, civil society groups and other stakeholders, has created a vital space for open dialogue, intelligence-sharing and joint planning.

Governor Godhana leads high-level COP30 engagements to attract climate finance, strengthen global partnerships, and accelerate Tana River’s shift to resilient, sustainable development.

Rukia Mohamed claims appointments favour certain regions, ignoring President Ruto’s directive for fair national representation.

The judge ruled the county's executive and assembly hurriedly and unlawfully pushed through the Sh7.35 billion budget without adhering to mandatory procedures, including meaningful public participation and proper legislative processing.

The Border Patrol Unit vehicle was attacked by Al-Shabaab militants who had planted an IED on the road before setting it off as the vehicle approached the area.

Investigating officer Jefferson Mwiti told the court that the first suspect allegedly defiled and strangled Safiya while she slept.

As the bank expands its services, it is expected to positively impact the local economy by providing much-needed financial services to individuals and businesses.

Several attempts to resolve the issue through official channels failed, leaving local families without formal recognition of their ancestral holdings.

Turkana Deputy County Secretary, Albert Gamoe, welcomed the consultations but warned that the draft Bill, in its current form, does not reflect the realities of devolved governance.

The county's peak demand currently stands at about 3.3MW, leaving the region in constant shortfall and routine rationing.

Safiya Abdi Bilal, a promising learner who recently completed her KJSEA exams, leaves a community in grief as police investigate the shocking incident; human rights activists call for swift justice and stronger child protection.

The meeting focused on expanding joint interventions that support communities grappling with conflict, drought, and the escalating impacts of climate change across Turkana and the wider Karamoja Cluster.

Participants noted that the long holiday season is traditionally a high-risk period when FGM cases spike across the predominantly conservative Somali community.

They strongly opposed proposals to translocate wildlife to private ranches, warning that such actions repeat historical injustices. They cited the relocation of the endangered Hirola antelope from Garissa to Tsavo National Park, arguing that it deprived the community of both heritage and tourism potential.

Kakuma Refugee Camp hosts 306,414 refugees from countries including South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

According to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, East Africa holds over half of the continent’s livestock, with Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia alone accounting for 55 per cent of IGAD’s total animals.

Exhibitions featured thriving enterprises in goat rearing, poultry, fodder production, and tomato farming—key sectors identified for their potential to improve household nutrition and resilience.

The Kenya Water Institute and JICA are training Turkana’s utility leaders to strengthen governance, boost revenue, and deliver clean, reliable water in one of Kenya’s driest counties.

The project will comprise three blocks —two at the police line and one at the Administration Police line—housing 150 units ranging from one-bedroom to three-bedroom apartments.

Mohamed was elected to serve Isiolo South Constituency in August 2022 under the Jubilee Party.

The launch marks one of Mandera's largest county-funded humanitarian efforts this year, coming amid warnings from national and regional drought monitors that food insecurity across northern Kenya is expected to worsen in the coming months.

NECA is calling for an independent investigation into the circumstances of the relocation, with findings made public to ensure transparency and accountability.

The removal, he said, was carried out without any consultation or consent from local authorities, wildlife experts, or residents who had been part of their care and protection.

Thousands of herders in Mandera and Garissa set to protect their livestock and livelihoods through coordinated vaccination campaigns.

Along Kismayu Road in Garissa town, several business premises were also flooded, prompting traders to call on the Garissa Municipality to unclog drainage systems to avert a larger crisis.

The police commended the community for its cooperation and urged continued partnership in combating livestock theft and banditry in the North Rift.

The initiative is part of a broader effort to bridge the digital divide in marginalised areas and foster green entrepreneurship. It is also linked to the national DigiKen initiative, which is supported by the UN Joint SDG Fund Programme.

As Marsabit breaks ground and Turkana advances construction, the Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project is emerging as a cornerstone of hope — one that promises to turn arid lands into hubs of opportunity, restore dignity to women, and secure water for generations to come

Speaking on Friday during a protest at the Raya village, Mumin Gedi Ahmed, chairman of the Raya site community, said residents were "coerced into giving up their land" with the assurance that development would follow.

Murkomen said that on September 7, 2018, the Border Control and Operations Co-ordination Committee (BCOCC) sanctioned a survey that identified the need to open the Todonyang border control.

Twenty new community animal disease reporters, including three refugees, complete intensive training to strengthen early detection and reporting of livestock outbreaks.

Elders from the Garre and Degodia communities are leading a peace caravan across Mandera West to heal divisions, resettle displaced families, and rebuild trust after months of deadly inter-clan clashes.

As dusk settled over Shimbirey and Saka, the smell of wet soil filled the air. The same rain that took their herd away continued to fall gently, each drop a reminder of how quickly fortune can shift in the arid lands of Garissa.

Led by community representative Mahat Mohamed, the residents said the existing infrastructure, two boreholes and one elevated tank, can no longer sustain the area's rising demand.