Northern Kenya

KURA has identified critical violations along several roads in Garissa Town, including Bashal-Sambul Road, Sambul-Mikono Road, Miraa Road, Garissa Ndogo, Posta Road, Sankuri Road, Alfatah Road, and Ngamia Road.

While emphasising Kenya’s respect for the sovereignty of neighbouring states, Senator Roba warned that external conflicts must not be allowed to endanger Kenyan citizens.

In May, WFP warned that refugees in Kenya will be at risk of heightened levels of food insecurity owing to critical funding shortages.

The team also paid a courtesy call on Governor Mohamed Khalif, where they discussed key security matters, including intercommunal conflict, vandalism of communication infrastructure, and threats posed by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on major roads.

The Vaccibox is designed to strengthen Turkana's health system delivery capacity by providing a reliable and efficient way to store vaccines and medical supplies in areas with limited access to electricity.

The project aims to transform maternal and child health services in the region, which currently faces significant challenges due to limited capacity and high mortality rates.

According to the county government, applicants seeking to become community digital champions must be residents of the community, active smartphone users, and hold at least a KCSE certificate.

After a three-day consultation, leaders representing the Ogaden, Ajuran, and Degodia communities resolved to issue these guidelines, aimed at preserving the cultural significance of communal weddings while making them more accessible and affordable for young men.

The attack is reported to have happened at around 8:00 pm, shortly after Mzee Idle Hassan left evening prayers, leaving the community deeply unsettled.

Governor Ahmed reaffirmed the county government's commitment to peace and coexistence, praising community-led efforts that paved the way for formal mediation and urging all parties to embrace dialogue over conflict.

The road, once complete, is expected to play a major role in connecting remote parts of Northern Kenya to national and regional markets.

According to the county government, a new programme funded by the Global Fund will support the delivery of quality TB treatment and prevention services across Turkana.

The prosecution said Prof Mulaa submitted the project proposal with architectural drawings to the university council, but some department heads objected because the drawings hadn’t been approved by the Ministry of Public Works.

The report, which was tabled before the House by Select Committee Chairperson Nicholas Lorot Ewoton, painted a troubling picture of systemic abuse of office and disregard for constitutional obligations.

The police report confirmed that no fatalities were reported, but the nine injured officers were rushed to the International Rescue Committee (IRC) hospital in Hagadera refugee camp for treatment.

At the Kenyan border checkpoint, police officers inspected the luggage and personal effects of returnees, checking what each individual was carrying before allowing them to proceed.

Farmers from various irrigation schemes in Loima, Turkana West, Turkana South and East sub-counties, as well as from Kakuma, Kalobeyei, Letea and Lopur, participated in the forum.

Mandera County Commissioner Henry Ochako convened a crisis meeting with the County Security Committee and the Disaster Preparedness Committee due to the escalating humanitarian crisis and security threats as fighting between the two Somali forces intensified.

Halima Bishar, the chairperson of the village’s rangeland management committee, said the initiative would lead to significant savings for households previously spending heavily on data.

The MP emphasised the crucial role that financial institutions play in unlocking economic potential in marginalised areas, stating that they help foster innovation, resilience, and prosperity.

The MCAs warned that the claims were politically instigated and meant to derail development and destabilise governance in Isiolo

The clashes broke out on Monday after two military helicopters carrying senior officials, including Abdirashid Hassan Abdinur, widely known as Abdirashid Janan, landed in the town.

The unrest highlights the growing strain on humanitarian operations at Kakuma, where aid groups have been struggling to maintain services amid sharp funding cuts.

Justice Chacha Mwita on Monday directed Police IG Douglas Kanja and the DCI to deploy all available resources to locate the missing administrator and present him before any High Court on or before September 16, 2025.

The event in Nadapal, Turkana, marked one year since the Arusha Peace Accord was signed in November 2024 by leaders of the Turkana, Karamojong, Toposa and Didinga communities.

The incident occurred during a gunfight between Somalia National Army (SNA) troops and Jubbaland Special Forces, which took place near the Kenya–Somalia border.

The village, previously untouched by tourism, is now beginning to attract travellers seeking authenticity and willing to brave the area’s harsh weather in exchange for rare and memorable encounters.

The town hall forum, held in Marsabit, drew a wide mix of participants including elders, youth, women, scholars, local leaders and policymakers.

Developed with technical and financial support from the World Food Programme, the policy focuses on expanding the acreage under irrigation, improving water-use efficiency, upgrading infrastructure, and attracting private investment.

Garissa Township MP Dekow M. Barrow encouraged the artisans to make the most of the opportunity and urged contractors to follow government guidelines.

KWS warden Jamaal Abdirashid praised the residents of Wajir South, who live near the refugee camps, for their cooperation, commitment to conservation, and peaceful coexistence with wildlife.

Last week, the High Court ordered the family of missing Wajir Huduma Centre boss and Assistant County Commissioner, Hussein Abdirahman Mohamed, to serve court papers immediately on respondents named in the case.

An internal analysis reveals that non-revenue water—water produced but not billed—has exceeded 50 per cent, straining the company’s finances, discouraging potential investors, and stalling expansion plans.

On Thursday, Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Ramadhan presided over the distribution of donations worth over Sh1.6 million—provided by Health CS Aden Duale—which included 1,000 iron sheets and 170 wheelbarrows, but he acknowledged that many traders are still far from fully recovering.

The High Court declared that all children born of a Kenyan citizen and a refugee or persons seeking refugee status are Kenyan by birth pursuant to article 14 of the Constitution and are entitled to all rights and privileges.

Ebla Hassan, the secretary of the Garissa Farmers Network, echoed the call to strengthen early warning systems, particularly for farmers along the River Tana Basin who have been repeatedly affected by flooding.

The Attorney General is asking the court to strike out the petition entirely, terming it "premature, political, and legally defective."

Murkomen added that the persons of interest are allegedly providing financial and logistical support to bandits.

In Kenya, ECDE is overseen by county governments, with the national government responsible for policy direction, curriculum development, and overall support to the sector.

He noted that the illegal miners comprise foreigners who do not have visas, work or business permits to carry out such operations in the country.

They said the recent rains and floods from Ethiopia flowing into the seasonal rivers created gullies and widening channels along the road, resulting in several road accidents.

Angry residents hunted down the suspected arsonist, lynched her and burned her house, located just a few metres from the scene of the initial fire.

The CS noted that a return to relative calm in the disturbed areas, especially Turkana South and East, made the review necessary.

The failed impeachment attempt has triggered a wave of political realignments and disciplinary actions within the Isiolo assembly.

Murkomen said that Missing Persons Reports suggest higher casualty figures, but legally, the government cannot declare individuals dead without evidence.

Justice Hellen Wasilwa issued conservatory orders barring any attempt to degazette or remove Banticha from office, pending the determination of a petition he filed challenging attempts to revoke his appointment.

The victims were traveling on Brobox vehicle registration number KDJ 495N and were destined to Bodhai town on the fateful night.

Hussen went missing on Tuesday last week, immediately after receiving Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku in the county and was seen seated among the dignitaries.

According to police, the suspects abandoned the goats in Kaakali Village, located in the Kalemngorok area, after realizing that security officers were pursuing them.

According to his relatives, Hussein left for work as usual on the morning of Monday, July 7, 2025, but never returned home, and all efforts to contact him have been unsuccessful.

The order, published in a gazette notice dated July 10, 2025, takes effect immediately and applies to 13 localities under the ongoing security operation.