Northern Kenya

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.

The mosque, which was temporarily closed two weeks earlier by the county security committee led by County Commissioner Mohamed Ramadhan Mwabudzo, has now reopened its doors to worshippers.

As part of the Ujuzi Mashinani initiative in Katilu and Kalapata Wards, trainees are acquiring essential skills in mechanics, hairdressing, electrical work, plumbing, and masonry—skills designed to foster self-reliance and reduce poverty at the grassroots.

The initiative, led by NEP’s students, staff, and management, seeks to steer Garissa’s youth away from exploitation and towards careers in healthcare, where they can one day serve their own communities.

Governor Guyo reminded the public that the Kiambu Law Courts had already intervened with an anticipatory order on August 27, restraining the ODPP and the DCI from arresting or harassing him.

Baraqwo leads the allocation with 1,471 parcels, while Heleshid follows with 1,155, and smaller allocations include 52 parcels under the EPP in Block 10.

Madogo has witnessed a surge in violent crimes in recent months, with a gang known locally as Kayole terrorising residents. Some members are as young as 12, armed with knives, clubs and machetes. They have been linked to muggings, house break-ins and violent assaults.

Beneficiaries are expected to earn up to Sh17,500 per month from livestock-related enterprises.

Health and Nutrition Coordinator at Save the Children Akutan Lobolia said the integration will allow community health promoters to address malnutrition more effectively.

Central to the investigation are claims of irregular staff recruitment and the disbursement of over Sh700 million in salaries to ghost workers.

The outcome of the case is likely to have far-reaching implications for governance and service delivery in Isiolo, where the siting of county offices has been a politically sensitive issue.

The senator further claimed that Jubaland forces have consolidated their strength within Mandera town on Kenyan soil and are gradually taking over the community.

He, however, stated that if individuals have crossed the border as a result of fighting in the neighbouring country, the government will establish their identity and handle them in accordance with international law.

Koome explained that traditional methods of dispute resolution, such as elders’ councils, religious leaders, and community forums, have long provided trusted mechanisms of justice across Kenyan communities.

Farmers in the area reported that they have been restricted from accessing their farms beyond 4 pm, which has affected their ability to work and provide for their families.

In an executive order issued on Monday and seen by The Eastleigh Voice, the governor reassigned several County Executive Committee (CEC) members to new acting roles.

The success in Dela Anole Ward is now expected to inspire other parts of Wajir County, supporting the county’s broader goal of building healthier, more resilient communities.

Led by elder Ahmed Abdul Rahim, the group said the school has brought much-needed relief to the community, and any disputes should be resolved amicably.

Wamalwa argued that the country’s Defence chief should be at the forefront in publicly addressing the matter to protect Kenyans living along the border.

KDF stated that the meeting served as a platform for open dialogue, fostering collaboration between local leadership and security forces to address emerging security concerns in the region.

The governor revealed that the facility has so far received only Sh734,000, a shortfall that has severely crippled service delivery.

The certified villages — Akoros, Natomean, Emunyen A, Emunyen B, Kotome, RukRuk, and Alidat — form part of the Ilemkajokon Community Unit. Together, they are home to 1,503 residents across 354 households, including 207 children under the age of five.

Residents maintained that the soldiers had crossed into Kenya after fleeing Bulla Hawa, a Somali town recently recaptured by the Somali National Army following a week-long battle that displaced hundreds of people, many of whom sought refuge in Mandera town.

The case will be heard inter partes at the Garissa High Court on September 15, 2025. All parties were ordered to file skeleton submissions ahead of the hearing.

In Turkana South Sub-County, community members from Lokichar and Kalapata Wards met in a joint forum in Lokichar, where water scarcity emerged as the most urgent concern.

The budget process had faced a major setback following a protracted court battle over the composition of the Finance, Budget and Appropriations Committee. The dispute had threatened to stall the entire financial year’s planning.

According to data cited by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, Turkana has the highest number of households without toilets, at 72.6 per cent. Mandera follows closely at 72.5 per cent, while other northern counties, including Marsabit and Wajir, also report extremely high levels, at 67.9 per cent and 63.6 per cent, respectively.

The ODPP approved Roba’s arrest and prosecution through a letter dated August 1, 2025, addressed to the Embu-based Regional Criminal Investigations Officer.

The petitioners claim the MP has discriminated against them by directing the National Governmrnt Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) resources towards building Gode Secondary School without consultation, while neglecting Borehole Eleven Mixed Secondary School, which they say urgently needs upgrading.

According to reports, Roba was arrested by officers believed to be from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations along Thika Road, held overnight at Ruaraka Police Station, and moved early Wednesday to an undisclosed location, with his current whereabouts unknown.

The 1,500-acre Bulla Adey Irrigation Scheme in Kora Kora will draw water from the River Tana to support farmers shifting from livestock to crop farming, becoming Garissa County’s second major irrigation project after the 1,000-acre Raole Canal scheme in Balambala.

More than a year later, they claim security officers have been evasive and uncooperative, providing no meaningful response regarding Abdinasir's whereabouts or well-being.

Cherab MCA Halima Abgudo pointed out that key services such as the mortuary, dialysis units, and ambulances are poorly managed, while immunisation and tetanus injection services urgently need improvement.

He emphasised that the highway will connect previously marginalised areas to the rest of the country, improving the movement of goods and people and spurring regional development through trade and investment.

Health teams have been conducting joint supportive supervision along key border areas, including Lokiriama Sub-County, which neighbours Uganda, South Sudan, and Ethiopia.

The residents expressed concerns over the use of hazardous substances and waste dumping by companies that undertook previous oil exploration missions in the region.

The vessel is also expected to unlock eco-tourism opportunities in northern Kenya, a region with immense yet underutilised potential.

Governor Nathif has been directed to appear before EACC officials at the Integrity Centre in Nairobi on August 25, 2025, at 10 am for an interview and to record a statement.