Northern Kenya

The elders explored the significance of naming the streets after eminent personalities as a form of public commemoration, honouring individuals who contributed to the community and the nation.

The victim, Dargicho Bagijo, was shot three times in the head and chest on July 2 in an attack that has raised concern among residents and local authorities.

Garissa Town MCA and Minority Leader Hussein Mohamed tabled the motion, which received unanimous support from all Members of the County Assembly.

Speaking to journalists at the Garissa Police Station where the suspects are being held, Mbugu confirmed that the operation aimed to enforce legal standards and remove individuals posing as advocates.

The court found that the board, which has the legal mandate to discipline the clerk, has not sat to initiate a disciplinary process against him.

Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo expressed concern that families were being impoverished by selling their livestock to raise ransom money for youth held by the Libya-based criminal group.

The group blamed the crisis on recent funding shortfalls following the withdrawal of vital humanitarian assistance by the United States and other donors, which has severely affected operations by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and its partners.

Asha Mohamed stood in shock as her M-Pesa shop was engulfed in flames, saying it was the second time fire had completely destroyed her business.

The peace committee said demonstrations are constitutional rights, but must be sanctioned through proper procedures.

The department noted that the initiative targets areas with a high prevalence of underweight children, specifically in Lopur, Korinyang, Lokapel, Kalemung’orok, and Kaputir within Aroo Sub-county.

They claimed that no formal sitting of the Assembly took place to elect a new Speaker and insisted that Mohamed Roba remains the duly elected Speaker of the County Assembly of Isiolo.

In a Thursday statement, the Isiolo County Assembly said 16 of the 18 MCAs present voted to impeach Governor Abdio,

In a joint statement, the stakeholders agreed to form sub sub-subcommittee to lead the development of the group's terms of reference.

The university, which endured one of Kenya’s deadliest terrorist attacks in April 2015 that claimed the lives of 147 students, launched the initiative to help close critical security gaps.

The prosecution said the convicts, described as highly trained sharpshooters with advanced combat skills, were actively involved in the coordinated attack.

Garissa Governor Nathif Jama demanded urgent investigations to identify and hold accountable those behind the toxic activity.

In a recent incident, a supply chain officer was captured on CCTV at Lodwar County Referral Hospital allegedly stealing medical supplies.

The elders cast doubt on the MCAs’ claim that they fled Isiolo due to threats to their safety. They argued that the ward representatives’ sudden disappearance appeared calculated to avoid pressure from community members and stakeholders pushing for peaceful dialogue.

The missing man's brother, Qassim, said the family is struggling to understand what happened, noting there were no signs of abduction or force, and he believes Abdirizaq may have left voluntarily.

The elders emphasised that while impeachment is legal, it's " tedious" and risks derailing development and disrupting service delivery.

The residents, however, said they were facing threats from armed poachers from the neighbouring Somalia and refugee camps

Nominated Senator Mariam Sheikh Omar expressed deep concern over the sharp increase in GBV cases in the county, calling for collective action and an end to the culture of silence surrounding the issue.

According to a police report, the incident occurred at around 10 am when one Surura Hire reported that two of his grandchildren, a girl aged 10 and a boy aged 7, had left home for their regular Islamic lessons, about two kilometres south of the local police station.

Mohamed Khalif Nunde, the chairperson of Garissa civil society organisations, said that NGOs serving communities must be held accountable through mandatory reporting requirements, audits, and public access to information about their activities.

The two, Martin Musyoki and John Kambua, remain missing after they were seized on Wednesday by four armed attackers believed to be Al Shabaab militants.

Justice Onesmus Makau ruled that the decision to remove him lacked due process and ordered a temporary injunction preserving his position pending further hearings.

The suspect was arrested by detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Thursday last week following investigations by the anti-graft agency.

Boru is said to have failed to provide monthly requisitions for April and May 2025 to the Controller of Budget and also failed to furnish the County Assembly Service Board with the necessary expenditure reports.

The governor is accused of overseeing numerous stalled development projects, failing to meet county revenue targets, and hiring 36 advisors, far above the limit of four set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

The MPs accused the Ministry of ignoring the law and failing to protect the environment and local communities.

The motion, tabled on June 10 by Sericho MCA Abubakar Godana, cites abuse of office, gross misconduct, and financial mismanagement.

Duale expressed concern about the low SHA registration in Garissa County, where he said only 150,000 residents registered against the targeted number of over 800,000 people.

The department clarified that registering a SIM card under someone else’s name is illegal and amounts to proxy registration, which is expressly prohibited under Regulation 9 of the 2025 regulations.

Various stakeholders emphasised the need to empower teachers to implement technology in the classroom, noting that adequate training and support are essential for effective integration into teaching practices.

In a public notice issued by the County Department of Trade, traders were given a deadline that expires by June 30th, where business owners are required to choose either retail or wholesale business operations.

So far, a total of 30 individuals have tested positive for the disease, with 74 tests conducted on individuals exhibiting cholera-like symptoms.

MCA Godana told the assembly on Tuesday that the governor had failed to uphold the values of good governance, transparency, and accountability as required under Articles 10 and 73 of the Constitution.

This operation follows another successful counter-terror mission in Garissa County last week, where SOG units killed four Al-Shabaab militants in Najo and Guracho areas. In that incident, security forces using drone surveillance tracked and engaged the militants.

During the suspension, NEMA will conduct environmental inspections at the affected sites to determine their level of compliance.

Acting County Commissioner Sabastian Okiring said the plastic bags are still widely used across the town and are causing serious harm to the environment.

According to the report, the six boreholes were not only drilled and equipped but had already consumed Sh19.3 million in payments despite their water being unsuitable for domestic use.

The incident had sparked panic in the volatile region, as residents said such a kidnapping had never occurred before.

West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin Kitalei said the incident occurred around 2 am, sending shockwaves through the local community.

Nominated MP Ummulkheir Harun urged stakeholders to unite in combating the rising cases of GBV in Garissa, expressing concern over survivors being silenced, shamed, or ignored.

The evaluation includes a transect drive to identify the locust species and assess its impact, particularly in Turkana South Sub-county, where the pastoralist community has raised alarm over the invasion.

The county government has implemented 18 projects across various sub-counties. These initiatives target irrigation development, water supply systems, flood control structures, and the improvement of farm infrastructure.

The Governor noted that the project features storage tanks with a capacity of 450,000 litres, plus an additional 250,000 litres at Waree Station, located 29 kilometres from the boreholes. The system will supply 60,000 litres of water per hour, benefiting more than 30,000 residents and various public amenities.

Wajir County executive committee member for health and sanitation, Habiba Ali, highlighted the increasing cases of HIV that she said needed a more unified and strategic approach to reduce the infection.