Northern Kenya

The chiefs were held in one of the most dangerous regions of Somalia, where government forces rarely venture. Their ordeal has raised serious concerns over the safety of frontline civil servants in volatile regions like Mandera.

The governor said that giving people land documents was not just about ownership but also about giving them the power to improve their lives and participate fully in economic activities.

The demolitions, carried out by police officers under the command of the Isiolo Officer Commanding Station (OCS) on Friday, left scores of residents homeless.

The MCA said his abduction was purely political, stemming from disagreement with the governor on a county budget which they had disapproved at the assembly before later taking it to court.

The governor said that the claims made against him are without merit and that there is no evidence linking him to the incident saying he will be pursuing separate legal action in response to the accusations.

In expressing solidarity with the victims of the demolitions, Governor Abdi pledged his administration’s support to restore their rights and dignity.

The five are Mohamed Adawa, Mohamed Hassan, Abdi Hassan, Mohamed Noor Hache and Assistant Chief Ibrahim Gabow.

The exercise saw the disposal of 3,987 kilogrammes of cannabis, alongside 25 sachets of cocaine that weighed 287 grams. The event marked a key step in ensuring seized narcotics are permanently removed from circulation.

The recovered animals were found at the Nayakori area, five kilometers in Pokot North Sub county.

Assistant County Commissioner Duncan Rono said efforts are being made to raise awareness among young people about ongoing government digitisation programmes that aim to reduce unemployment.

Deputy Governor Ali Mohamud announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the county government and the INSPIRED project.

Experts believe the disease's spread is linked to recent floods, which have created ideal conditions for sandflies, the insects responsible for transmitting the disease.

Hassan Sheikh, the chairman of the Arawale Hirola community conservancy, called on the Kenya Forest Service to take immediate action against the loggers.

The gathering drew hundreds of residents. Businesses remained closed in the morning hours, and learning was suspended in schools to allow the community to participate in the prayer session.

A postmortem conducted on Gaala’s body showed 100 per cent burns, confirming that an open flame was used in the crime.

Khadija’s body is currently at the Ifo 2 Red Cross Hospital, awaiting a postmortem examination.

Judge Onyiego said courts in Garissa, Wajir and Mandera have recently been prosecuting a high number of defilement cases, especially girls out of school herding livestock.

They said they have decided not to operate both during the day and at night to pressure both security officials and local leaders to ensure all involved in the criminal activities are apprehended.

The statement further noted that the MoH has deployed two mobile laboratories as part of an intervention to enhance early detection and treatment of the disease.

When Kaaria stood before the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission, he exuded neither remorse nor regret.

A security report at the time revealed that the attack could have been avoided and that some Kenyans, fearing for their safety, feared giving out information to the police, fearing that the information shared would leak.

Mudavadi said the government would facilitate their repatriation and reintegration but emphasised that no compensation would be provided.

According to Wajir County Commissioner Karuko Gumo, the project will have a positive impact on improving security in the region. He noted that terror groups exploit local youth due to their poverty.

Gaala, a refugee, was murdered after refusing to marry a 55-year-old man who is among the arrested suspects. She endured 27 days of beatings before succumbing to her injuries.

As of the end of February 2025, the total population of refugees and asylum seekers in Kenya was 836,907.

In a voice recording to her mother, Gaala described the abuse she was enduring for rejecting a forced marriage to a 55-year-old man.

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.