Northern Kenya

The 1st to 4th Quarterly Reports revealed significant gaps, including projects reported as complete when they were still pending, missing budgeted projects, and the absence of critical data such as contractor details, budget allocations, and timelines.

Designed to sharpen the team’s skills, the training introduced modern techniques and hands-on strategies to improve disaster response and rescue operations.

Police and witnesses said 28-year-old Charles Okongo rushed into the tunnel after the blast to collect gold sand but suffocated inside.

GAWASCO stated it is closely working with the contractor and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to resolve the issue.

They argue that their ancestral land is under threat because they were not adequately informed about the Local Physical and Land Use Development Plan for urban centres that was announced on May 30, 2025.

With desertification worsening in Marsabit and other arid regions, reducing dependence on woodfuel is increasingly urgent — both for the environment and for human survival.

The initiative follows a planning meeting held the previous week under the chairmanship of Ruku to set out urgent measures to tackle the drought crisis.

The governor expressed deep concern that many students from the county — in primary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities — are being sent home over unpaid fees, while bursary money remains untouched.

Most of the students from Wajir Secondary School were registered last week during the Ministry of Interior and National Administration’s Jukwaa la Usalama visit to the county.

In its judgment this week, the court ruled that KWS erred in issuing the licence without consulting the local community, stressing that public participation is a constitutional requirement in all matters involving community land.

Turkana has recorded 2,457 cumulative cases of Visceral Leishmaniasis (Kala-azar) since 2020.

Among the key outcomes, contracted doctors will be confirmed to permanent and pensionable terms in the next financial year, doctors will be promoted to higher job groups, and the ban on releasing medics for postgraduate studies has been lifted.

Garissa is ranked fourth nationally in terms of wildlife populations, including the endangered Hirola gazelle and the Somali reticulated giraffe. Yet, the governor noted that national investment in wildlife conservation in the region has been minimal.

Supported by the Kenya Red Cross Society, the drafting process has brought together a newly formed Technical Working Group (TWG) tasked with charting the path forward for integrated health governance, resource allocation and coordinated interventions.

The dispute adds to a series of legal battles over community land in Mandera, with the High Court having recently faulted the county government for irregular boundary demarcations.

The arrests follow a widely circulated video on social media showing scenes of chaos and aggression during the September 18 robbery at the popular shopping centre adjacent to Garissa Soko Mugdi Market.

At a three-day Climate Action Symposium convened by Womankind Kenya in Garissa town, community leaders, youth, women, persons with disabilities, and policymakers shared strategies to mitigate climate change impacts in one of Kenya’s most climate-vulnerable regions.

Residents voiced anger over historical land grabs and unfulfilled promises tied to wind farms, carbon credit schemes, and mineral exploitation.

Working alongside community health promoters, community disease reporters, and government surveillance teams, these frontline volunteers form a vital early warning system in some of Kenya’s most vulnerable border regions.

According to a ministry statement, the interventions aim to rehabilitate 5,000 acres of degraded rangeland, create 10,000 direct and indirect jobs, and directly benefit at least 255,000 people.

The five chiefs, drawn from Wargadud East, Qurahmudow, and Chachabole administrative units, were abducted in February by suspected members of the outlawed Al-Shabaab terror group.

Isiolo Governor Abdi Hassan Guyo said the handover was conducted by Lillian Nzile, Chief Facility Management Officer at Sports Kenya, in the presence of Deputy County Commissioner Bernard Okwiri and County Secretary Dade Boru.

Murkomen assured the community that the government will continue deploying more NPRs and incentivising officers to ensure lasting peace in the region.

The event, held at Garissa High School grounds, saw speaker after speaker condemn the rising violence caused by land disputes—conflicts that have already claimed several lives.

The eight-day "Wajir Bila Plastic" (Wajir free of plastic) drive has brought together youth groups, community leaders and partner organisations in a united effort to rid the town of harmful waste.

The illegal sandalwood trade, often conducted through illicit logging operations, contributes significantly to deforestation and wildlife trafficking, in violation of both national and international conservation laws.

In July, Save the Children deployed 25 outreach sites across Turkana to provide health and nutrition services for children and adults in the hardest-hit areas. The organisation has worked in Kenya since 1950 and in 2024 reached nearly 700,000 people, including about 455,000 children.

Organisers pointed out that legal illiteracy often leads to wrongful arrests, unjust trials and the perpetuation of harmful cultural practices masquerading as traditions.

The County Commissioner said the initiative aims to strengthen security in educational institutions to improve student safety. He emphasised that Garissa is a safe and welcoming place and encouraged more students to enrol in its respected institutions.

The case was lodged by a group of residents from Kotulo sub-county, who accuse their MP, Haro Abdul Ebrahim, of unilaterally setting up Gode Secondary just a few metres away from Borehole Eleven Mixed Secondary School, a neglected institution in dire need of repair.

Director of Mining, Merimug Eloto, emphasised the county's commitment to global safety standards, environmental safeguarding, and community inclusion.

Officers in Garissa Sub-County were responding to reports of gunfire from members of the public when they encountered the armed suspects.

11 years ago, Haji’s two surviving daughters, Deka Galma and her stepsister Hadija Galma, moved to court seeking compensation from the British and Kenyan governments, as well as access to their father’s pension.

The EACC said the operation forms part of an ongoing investigation into irregularities in the award of county contracts.

The initiative comes as the Ministry of Energy projects that national power consumption will rise by up to 120 megawatts annually.

This voluntary surrender, carried out under the umbrella of the National Police Service, is part of a broader operation to rid the valley of illegal weapons and ensure lasting peace.

By taking tangible action, the groups say, the government can ensure that all Kenyans enjoy equal access to citizenship documents, regardless of their background or ethnicity.

He emphasised that the slaughter violated Islamic values and Kenyan conservation laws, both of which advocate compassion and the protection of all living creatures.

Under current guidelines, applicants are required to provide proof of citizenship, letters of introduction from local chiefs, the chiefs' thumbprints, and for parents to appear in person to verify identities.

The Form 2 student at Horseed Secondary School went missing on Saturday morning after telling his mother, Makai Owl, that he was attending a wedding in Garissa town.

According to the county water department, the tool is designed to simplify and centralise water data, enhancing planning, monitoring, and decision-making processes essential for sustainable water service delivery.

Garissa Branch Coordinator, Daud Ahmed, said the team had serviced their boat engine and refreshed their rescue skills to ensure effective emergency response.

Addressing his supporters, Ali promised to unite Garissa County under a banner of progressive leadership and inclusive governance.

Governor Abdi Guyo told the gathering that he bore no resentment toward those who backed his removal and extended an olive branch to opponents.

The court declared Gazette Notice No. 7482 unconstitutional, null and void, and suspended the delineation exercise until proper procedures, including effective public participation, are conducted.

He also urged the business community to support the drive by contributing refreshments and stipends for health workers volunteering over the weekend.

According to reports, a 22-year-old boda boda operator was ambushed and fatally stabbed by two men posing as passengers in the Manyatta Ginda area on Wednesday night.

Among the surrendered weapons were an FN rifle with one round of ammunition and an AK-47 rifle with four rounds.

The Committee noted that none of the members provided satisfactory explanations for their prolonged absence, nor did they appear before the Committee when summoned.

Borana Council of Elders Vice Chairman Mohamed Ali claimed that Isiolo has received more than Sh21 billion over the past financial year without any visible benefits for locals.