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The facility will also support scientific research and biobanking, helping generate critical data to inform wildlife conservation and livestock health interventions.

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi told the committee that the county had experienced technical hurdles in uploading its 2022–2023 procurement plan to the Public Procurement Information Portal.

The attack comes barely a week after another incident in which a man who had arrived from the United States was stabbed during a robbery in the town. The victim reportedly bled to death after being attacked by assailants on a motorbike when he resisted demands to hand over his phone.

Ahmed noted that Wajir County had already taken steps to support Madrasa education through county-led initiatives aimed at strengthening the sector and ensuring that learners enrolled in religious education programmes received support.

The visit forms part of the government’s broader effort to expand infrastructure and public services in a region that has long faced development challenges.

Gachagua said the national celebrations should serve as an opportunity for President William Ruto to explain the state of development in Wajir and address concerns affecting residents of the county.

Governments of the day must ensure that their citizens’ future is not defined by geography but by talent, skills and determination.

Ruto reiterated that no region is too remote to benefit from development, saying neglected areas will become central to Kenya’s food security and economic transformation.

President William Ruto confirmed that once the stadium was completed, it would be named Ahmed Khalif Stadium, as part of efforts to preserve his legacy.

Ahmed said the decision marked a defining moment for the county and the wider North Eastern region, adding that it has placed Wajir at the centre of national attention.

Ruto acknowledged that successive governments failed to provide equal development opportunities to Northern Kenya and said his administration was taking steps to address the historical injustices.

President Ruto’s decision to host the national event in Wajir has been welcomed by leaders across the county as a symbolic gesture of inclusion and national cohesion.

The National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security questioned why the practice was still ongoing despite clear government orders to end it.

According to court documents, activist Ahmed Ibrahim alleges that the procurement process was manipulated to benefit “corporate front groups” associated with the governor through relatives, proxies and close business associates.

The county government had sued Bulle Ahmed, claiming that the land formed part of Soko Mjinga market in Wajir Township and accusing him of irregularly and fraudulently obtaining a 99-year leasehold title over the property.

The two allegedly abducted elders - Dabbasa Dambi, a former administrator of Gololle village, and Gurracha Dambala, a community elder and resident of Sololo - were released yesterday evening, May 25, 2026, according to their lawyer, Kana Gollicha.

The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations issued the summons after Speaker Abdullahi declined to honour an invitation to appear before the Committee on Tuesday.

For many residents, the celebrations carry emotional and political significance beyond the ceremony.

Wajir ramps up major infrastructure works, including a State Lodge, stadium, and airport upgrades, as it prepares to host the 2026 Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time.

At the scene, officers reportedly recovered an IED believed to be connected to the suspect. The discovery led investigators to treat the incident as a planned attack that was stopped in time, as they now work to establish the intended target and whether others were involved.

A spot check by The Eastleigh Voice at several booking offices in Eastleigh found many travellers waiting at bus terminals after being informed that no vehicles would depart.

According to the court papers, the petition was filed by nominated MP Umulkheir Harun over the impact of excess water releases, which she says have continued to affect residents of Garissa and Tana River counties.

Bajuni community leader Sultan Badi Jelani said families and traders in the area have historically depended on one another and should not be separated by policies that limit interaction and commerce.

An earlier identified site has since been ditched after the area identified for the construction of the facility was contested by leaders and residents of Marsabit and Wajir counties.

Violent protests erupted along the Marsabit–Wajir border after the arrest of two elders over a disputed Titu land site earmarked for a security camp, triggering clashes, injuries, and renewed calls for dialogue to resolve the long-running boundary row.

Gachagua said Kenyans had once again suffered due to what he described as illegal foreign forces operating inside the country.

The vehicle had left Mandera town heading to Arabia town when it was ambushed at Beer-Awayon village between Ledhi and Arabia.

Ruku warned that disciplinary action would be taken against officers found neglecting their duties. He said regional human resource managers would be involved in identifying officers who failed to report to work within the required time and that action would be taken in accordance with public service regulations.

Justice Helen Wasilwa held that the case had been brought too early, noting that the Speaker failed to demonstrate that any formal process to remove him had taken place.

The footage, which shows a young boy herding camels while a man speaks to him in Somali from behind the camera, has been widely shared online with claims that pastoralists had driven their animals onto farms belonging to members of the Kamba community.

Internal Security PS Raymond Omollo confirmed that the main stadium is currently between 65 and 70 per cent complete, with construction advancing at a pace expected to achieve full completion at least two weeks ahead of schedule.

Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a high flood alert for River Tana, warning that continued rains could raise water levels at Garissa gauge station above the flood threshold within days. Residents in low-lying areas are urged to prepare.

Streets that usually host traders, customers, and transport vehicles recorded low movement, with residents choosing to remain indoors or avoid busy areas.

Bus companies suspended operations along the Nairobi–Garissa route after an attack on public service vehicles in Kitui County left passengers injured. Operators say services in both directions are halted for safety, stranding travellers in Nairobi and other towns.

The sentencing marks a significant escalation in the long-running legal battle, which stems from the county government’s failure to honour a decree issued in Garissa ELC No. 27 of 2018.

The respondent, Sahara Ahmed Bare, is being held at Kilimani Police Station as detectives carry out forensic analysis of digital evidence, including call data records and financial transactions, which authorities say may help establish the context and reach of the statements under investigation.

The renewed appeal comes after a directive by William Ruto to remove vetting requirements in the region, a policy shift that officials say addresses long-standing barriers that have prevented many residents from acquiring identification cards.

Murkomen said the move shall take effect on April 23, 2026, at 6:30 pm, for a period of 30 days.

He further warned members of the political class against using the incident to mobilise communities along divisions, stating that any individual found to be inciting violence would face legal consequences regardless of their position.

Mwabudzo assured residents that the matter is being handled through the legal process and urged the public to allow investigations to proceed without interference.

Emergency response teams stationed at the airstrip quickly moved in to evacuate passengers trapped inside the wreckage before securing the scene.

The shooting of Adan has raised questions about the circumstances under which force was used during the arrest operation and the actions that followed when he arrived at the scene.

The shooting, which occurred on Tuesday at a roadblock in Garissa, led to the death of Aden Mohamed, a taxi driver in his twenties, and triggered protests from residents and leaders who demanded action against those involved.

The project targets improvements in infrastructure and working conditions at the slaughterhouse, with the county focusing on hygiene, meat handling practices, and compliance with public health regulations.

Residents in Garissa protested after taxi driver Aden Mohamed was fatally shot near Modika on the Garissa–Dadaab road. His family and Human Rights Watch cite alleged police wrongdoing and call for arrests and investigations.

The President urged residents to take advantage of the policy shift and register for identity cards, emphasising that proper identification remains essential for accessing government programs and opportunities.

A National Assembly committee has raised concerns over frequent outages at the Hadado Mini-Grid in Wajir West, citing obsolete equipment and urging urgent repairs, more household connections and affordable power.

Leaders in Garissa and beyond are mourning elder Sheikh Dubat Ali Amey, a long-serving community leader and peacemaker whose work on justice, rights and livelihoods shaped Northern Kenya.

Some residents interpret the illness as divine punishment, but investigations referenced in the report suggest a different origin linked to industrial drilling activities carried out decades earlier.

The national government has launched a multi-agency security camp in Eldas, near the Marsabit–Wajir border, to disrupt human and drug trafficking routes from Ethiopia and strengthen border security operations.

According to the National Police Service (NPS), the surrendered weapons included 21 AK-47 rifles, two M16 rifles, two MK4 firearms and one G3 rifle.