Northern Kenya

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo commended the emergency teams for their efforts and warned against reckless lighting of fires.

Making it dual was expected to decongest traffic in Garissa during peak hours and serve as a major infrastructure milestone for the region.

The clean-up activities included garbage collection, unblocking drainage systems, and clearing trenches along the main streets of the municipality.

The project targets to certify 75 villages in Turkana South, including Aroro Sub-County, and 134 villages including Lokichoggio in Turkana West.

Attempts by a multi-agency response team and the community to establish firebreaks and contain the fire have been unsuccessful

The decision marks a significant step towards enhancing the freedom of pastoralists to move across the region in search of grazing lands and water for their livestock.