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UNHCR's boss Filipo Grandi pledged support to the plan, recognising it as a model for the region and the rest of the world, but noted the dire state of humanitarian aid at the moment.

Isiolo Governor Abdi Hassan Guyo condemned the attack, expressing his concern over the safety of political leaders in the county.

The 17-year-old girl's only crime was refusing to marry a 55-year-old man.

The large multi modular goitre continued to grow as she failed to meet her transport and medical costs during her past referrals from the Hagardera refugee camp to Nairobi.

In a video seen by The Eastleigh Voice, Siele revealed that 600 bags of relief food had been delivered to the area chiefs for distribution, but only those enrolled with SHA would be eligible to receive it.

Senators have now called on the Ministry of Interior and National Administration to provide regular updates on efforts to secure their release.

According to a police report, the heavily armed insurgents with sophisticated weapons overran the camp causing death and Injuries.

The affected animals exhibit symptoms such as thick white nasal discharge, laboured breathing, teary eyes, swollen lymph nodes, immobility, and eventual death within three to four days.

In addition to fumigation and spraying, the trained health team will conduct awareness campaigns to educate the public on the signs and symptoms of kala-azar, modes of transmission, incubation period, and preventive measures.

This comes after a middle-aged herder was shot dead on Friday by unknown assailants along the porous border.

Based on past experience, he said the organisation had decided to recruit volunteers at the sub-county level to ensure efficiency and quick intervention during humanitarian crises.

They argued that the registration and allocation of land to the conservancy posed a direct threat to the social fabric of the affected communities.

Four such incidents have been reported this year where armed robbers posing as police officers on night patrol have robbed the filling stations.

According to Hassan, farmers need not worry about losses since grass is non-perishable and can be stored for extended periods with proper storage facilities.

Internet penetration in the area has surged from 65 per cent in 2023/24 to an impressive 83 per cent in 2024/25.

Other residents from Wajir West and Tarbaj constituencies echoed the call for a livestock restocking programme to help them recover from their losses.

However, police reported that some ammunition was missing. Of the original 90 bullets, only 10 were returned.

Mohamed Adow, a researcher and nutritionist at the hospital, said 79 cases of kidney failure have been recorded in the recent past.

Shaffi was abducted by unidentified individuals moments after being acquitted of terror-related charges by a Garissa court.

Other members raised concerns about issues highlighted by the striking health workers, including the lack of promotions, denial of leave allowances, and uniform provisions.

At the time of his disappearance, the victim was 14 years old and a student at Mandera DEB Primary School.

The beneficiaries were drawn from various sectors including boda boda riders, traders, humanitarian workers and community youth leaders among others.

The two communities who share ancestral lineage are one of the largest ethnic groups in Sub-Saharan Africa belonging to the Cushitic speaking in Ethiopia and Kenya.

Security officers from borderline sub-counties in Garissa identified Amuma, Wellmarer, Hamey, Liboi, Sariraha, and Sinai among others as notorious cut lines used to smuggle illegal goods.

Musa said that Osman seemed scared even of relatives who came to see him after news of his return spread.

The vaccination campaign took place between February 21 and 25, 2025, as part of the second phase of mass polio immunisation in regions deemed at high risk.

Eldas Member of Parliament Adan Keynan, also a relative of Yusuf, confirmed his return, stating that he is in good health and good spirits.

During the event, women’s rights activists from various organisations emphasised the need to address the rampant cases of sexual violence against schoolgirls, which occur both at home and in school, as well as the prevalence of early marriage and FGM.

Deputy Camp Manager Sylvester Kuya announced that movement in and out of the camp during curfew hours would not be allowed.

The female inmates marked the Women’s Week celebrations with traditional dances and songs.

Many parents are left in misery after the human traffickers lured their children into the syndicate and were demanding millions of shillings to release them.

Additionally, all livestock underwent deworming to control internal parasites.

Somewhat similar to Nairobi's Kariokor leather market, the initiative will focus on creating a space dedicated to the local production of leather products.

He explained how some insurance companies were reluctant to provide policy documents to clients, reducing their chances of claiming compensation later.

Murkomen said 528 families have been affected, with 135 homes burned or vandalised, and 267 people are in urgent need of resettlement.

According to Governor Adan, despite repeated engagements with KPLC, the responses have been mere promises without concrete solutions.

The health workers had in November 2024 called off a planned strike after union leaders signed an agreement with Garissa Governor Nathif Jama.

Many studies have revealed that dates contain a high amount of carbohydrates in a small package, which helps quickly replenish energy levels after fasting and suppress sugar cravings, thereby controlling appetite.

The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA), aims to address infrastructural challenges in schools by leveraging digital technology.

Mohamed also sought to know whether the county government of Marsabit had requested support from the national government and, if so, whether the request had been met.

Hafsa Mohamed who completed her nursing diploma course four years ago at Garissa Medical College but could not get a job also expressed hope of getting employment overseas.

The Cabinet Secretary added that efforts to secure and bring home the chiefs abducted in Mandera three weeks ago are ongoing.

Audit reveals 52 employees from Garissa County unlawfully received Sh4.8 million in special house allowances.

Products that were banned due to dangerous chemical ingredients were still applied by young girls who were bleaching their skin in a bid to attract men.

CS Murkomen confirmed that the bodies of a man and a woman, both estimated to be aged between their late 20s and early 30s, had been found.

Community representatives from Kakulit and Lokoriokot insisted on the need to fund a livestock restocking programme to support livelihoods.

Murkomen said the family tree verification will trace an applicant’s lineage to confirm their Kenyan citizenship. The second measure involves equipping chiefs and assistant chiefs with electronic biometric devices to capture applicants' data digitally, improving accuracy and security.

In Garissa, Wajir and Mandera counties, there has been an upsurge of coronation of clan elders.

Under the new rules, khat cannot be sold or consumed within the town. Additionally, men who chew khat will not be allowed to marry local women. Funeral prayers will also be denied to khat users who do not observe their daily five Islamic prayers.

According to the latest forecast by IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Center, Kenya will experience below-average rainfall during the March to May rainy season.

Police spokesman Michael Muchiri confirmed on Saturday that the operation had led to the destruction of 14 makeshift camps, believed to be used by the criminals.

Governor Abdi defended the arrests made after the incident, dismissing claims that innocent youth were being targeted while individuals linked to county leadership walked free.

Speaking during the contract signing, President Ruto said the initiative was part of Kenya's goal to achieve universal electricity access by 2030.

The Kenya Meteorological Department’s climate outlook for March-May 2025 predicts varied rainfall patterns, with some areas expected to receive near to above-average rainfall, while the northeastern and coastal regions are likely to experience below-average rainfall.

According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects had planned to abduct foreign nationals working on a sewer line construction site in Mandera Township.

In Kenya, Fews Net worked with the National Drought Management Agency and the Kenya Food Security Steering Group to develop regular outlook reports at national and county levels.

Nuno village situated 40km away from Garissa town is among many villages in Garissa county experiencing harsh climatic conditions.

The KIPPRA study report says Kenya, as well as other parts of Africa, will experience greater climatic variability and increasing rates of drought in the coming decades.

The eight escapees, facing serious charges such as defilement, gang defilement, firearm possession, murder, and robbery with violence, remain at large

The youths were released on Monday after pleading guilty to charges of being drunk and disorderly.

Earlier, MPs from the host community raised contentious issues bedevilling the successful implementation of the plan.

Governor Natembeya criticised President Ruto's directive to scrap mandatory ID vetting for communities in the Northeastern region, warning that the move could compromise national security.

The road is part of the 740-kilometer Isiolo–Mandera Corridor, which is expected to boost regional trade and reduce transport costs in the northern region.

The Wagalla Massacre was the result of an effort to disarm ethnic Somali clans in the north-east of the country. The government claimed that only 57 people were killed, but survivors state that close to 5,000 people died.

He added that many children raised in military camps were unable to speak fluent Somali and struggled to answer simple questions posed by the vetting committee, such as identifying their clan and sub-clan.

His friends had claimed on social media that he was abducted on Thursday while swimming at Royal Acacia Park.

Last year, the Controller of Budget released a report that revealed Garissa and Turkana counties have the fastest-growing unpaid bills to contractors between June and September 2024, accounting for a combined Sh9.71 billion.

The president announced that an additional 4,500 title deeds were being processed and would soon be issued to the beneficiaries.

The passport centre will also provide services for residents of Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Tana River, Lamu, and Kitui counties.

The Katiba Institute challenged the directive in court, arguing that it was issued at the height of the Gen Z protests and that Kanja had overstepped his authority by unilaterally determining the conditions under which constitutional rights could be exercised.

Speaking at a public rally at Orahey Grounds in Wajir Town, President Ruto stated that the Sh3.6 billion last-mile connectivity project would significantly alleviate the electricity crisis in Wajir County.

In a statement posted on their X platform, OLA denied having any presence on Kenyan territory, stating that they uphold and fully respect Kenya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

In a statement, NPS said "Operation Ondoa Jangili" will flush out those of the OLA criminal elements hiding within the two counties in Sololo, Moyale, North Horr, Merti sub-counties and its environs.

Bahja, 18, is an orphan. Her father, a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer, was killed in an Al-Shabaab attack in Somalia. Her mother later died from Covid-19.

Others who participated in the Anti-FGM County Policy discussions urged both levels of government, as well as non-governmental organisations, to create alternative sources of livelihood for women who perform the cut.

Mandera South police commander Julius Njeru confirmed the attack and said the administrators were travelling from Wargadud to Elwak town for duty.

The leaders say if the state of roads and infrastructure in the region is improved, then other sectors of the economy will flourish.

Community leaders highlighted the effectiveness of the ADR and promised to create public awareness of the need to fully adopt the traditional dispute resolution mechanism.

The visit follows a decision by leaders from the region, including professionals from various sectors of the economy, to form a caucus that will advocate for the welfare and development priorities of the region.

In a statement, the peace committee chairman noted that past conflicts over limited water and pasture resources have claimed many lives. He called for an urgent stakeholders’ forum to deliberate and present recommendations to the government and humanitarian organisations.

Top of the agenda during the meeting was the completion of the Sh30.9 billion Crocodile Jaw Dam, a project considered critical to transforming the region's agricultural landscape.

The initiative is part of the UK's Digital Access Programme that aims to bridge the digital divide and enhance digital literacy within communities,

The committee led by Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo will consist of representatives from elected leaders, religious leaders, women, youth and professionals.

They sued Northern Rangelands Trust which was operating as the umbrella for CBOs running wildlife conservancies in unregistered community lands.

The statement by the council on the programme states girls who were out of school when it started were receiving Sh9,000 over four payments and in-school girls received Sh4,500 over two payments.

The MPs on questioned the rationale behind including NACONEK in the list of public entities proposed for dissolution by the Cabinet last week.

The leaders tabled the actual enumerated population numbers obtained from the enumerators to prove the 2019 census results published by the KNBS were not justifiable.

Until the new census data becomes available, the court ordered that the 2009 census results continue to be used for constitutional functions.

The peaceful demonstration, which drew participants from across Isiolo County, focused on defending the Biliqo Bulesa and Cherab Community Conservancies.

A 1.5 MW generator can produce 1,500 kilowatts (kW) of power, sufficient to supply electricity to approximately 1,000 to 1,500 homes in developed regions, depending on their energy usage.