Northern Kenya

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.

The Banisa parliamentary seat fell vacant following the death of MP Kullow Maalim Hassan in April 2024, prompting IEBC to schedule a by-election.

Under the proposed law, all miraa traders would be required to obtain operating licences and sell only in designated areas approved by the county. The Bill also proposes that miraa should not be sold alongside food or drinks in the same premises.

Garissa Municipality gives roadside mechanics one week to vacate Kismayu Road after oil spills and waste threaten to wipe out the town’s iconic acacia trees.

The hearing will allow interested parties to present claims for the parcel Garissa/Kamuthe/2, registered to the Kamuthe Community and covering approximately 960.67 hectares.

Garissa Deputy County Commissioner Sabastian Okiring emphasised the need for an immediate and well-coordinated response, noting that the situation is dire.

According to the Counter Terrorism Policing unit, the incident occurred in the Welmerer-Yumbia area, where the militants were reportedly assembling IEDs when the SOG received timely intelligence from local community members.

The government, through the NDMA and State Department for ASALs, has launched a livestock restocking drive in Marsabit County—distributing 100 camels to drought-hit families in Kargi to help restore livelihoods.

The blaze ripped through the bustling Hagadera refugee camp market in Garissa County, destroying stalls and goods worth millions as traders watched their livelihoods go up in flames.

The plan also addresses access and infrastructure issues that have complicated emergency response in Oldonyiro. Many land parcels previously lacked roads or clear boundaries, making it difficult to respond to crises such as fires or floods.

The governor, accompanied by County Assembly Speaker Charles Lokiyoto and Woman Representative Cecilia Asinyen Ishuu, visited the bereaved families and later addressed angry residents who had blocked the Kitale–Lodwar Highway to protest rising insecurity in Turkana South.

The film tells the story of a young girl who, after becoming pregnant in school, defies the odds to return and excel in her education.

Governor Nathif Jama sharply criticized international organisations tasked with managing refugee affairs, accusing them of failing to act despite years of warnings.

According to a statement released by the KWS Community and Wildlife Service Division, the woman’s actions reflected compassion and concern for the animal, but they also raised legal and wildlife welfare concerns.

He warned residents against handling suspicious objects resembling explosives and urged anyone who comes across such devices to immediately alert the police or other security agencies.

Rising lake levels are driving crocodiles closer to homes and fishing zones, putting lives, livelihoods, and local communities at risk.

From wind power to youth empowerment, Governor Ali outlined a vision of a peaceful, connected and sustainable Marsabit during Mashujaa Day celebrations.

Mohamed Mwabudzo called on all chiefs, assistant county commissioners, and deputy commissioners to join forces with security agencies to restore peace and order in the town's troubled neighborhoods.

The workshop marks a critical step forward in aligning policy, research, and community needs to ensure that every child in Isiolo gets a strong start in life.

Hundreds of small businesses are receiving a major boost as the county government, Inkomoko, and partners connect entrepreneurs to new markets, capital, and growth opportunities.

Local leaders, including Lorengkippi Chief Nathan Longorio, praised the initiative, highlighting its deliberate transfer of peacebuilding knowledge from elders to youth.

The strike, led by members of the Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN), had left health facilities across the county understaffed, with critical services interrupted.

The high disqualification rate has reignited concerns about youth substance abuse in Garissa, with local human rights activist Mohamed Hussein calling the situation "deeply unfortunate" and highlighting a broader community crisis.

Garissa Peace Chairman Hassan Osman Shurie also condemned the killing and urged authorities to act swiftly to apprehend the suspects.

Fikirini outlined several government initiatives designed to empower youth, including NYOTA, Jitume, and Climate Works, urging young people to apply and take full advantage of these programmes.

Residents and leaders voiced concern that the current academic threshold for joining the National Police Service is excluding many qualified young people in underdeveloped regions.

The incidents, confirmed by security agencies, are suspected to have been carried out by suspected Dassanech militia from Ethiopia.

John Mbadi explained that the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the Treasury are jointly driving reforms to ensure that residents of northern Kenya, particularly women, youth, and other vulnerable groups, gain better access to formal financial services.

Otieno also highlighted the wider benefits of environmental restoration, including preventing drought, floods, and the conflicts often triggered by climate-related disasters in the region.