Dadaab MP Farah Maalim Stories

Explainer: Was Farah Maalim’s expulsion by Wiper Party lawful?
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

The Political Parties Act stipulates that a party member can only be expelled for violating the party’s constitution, and only after being afforded a...

MP Farah Maalim expelled from Wiper Party over controversial remarks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

Kalonzo expressed concern over Maalim’s conduct, stating that the expulsion was necessary to uphold the party’s principles.

Health workers, community leaders unite to combat TB at Dadaab Refugee Camp
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 10, 2024

The teams reach out to individuals affected by TB, educating them on the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and encouraging them to access healt...

Sudan conflict fuelling mass refugee exodus, human trafficking into neighbouring states
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 05, 2024

Kenya, South Sudan, Central African Republic, Uganda, and Ethiopia, are bearing the brunt of the increased movement of Sudanese nationals into their c...

MPs demand state intervention to forestall a potential refugee management crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 28, 2024

Environmental degradation in areas with high refugee populations was also raised as a concern.

Interior ministry seeks more funding to tackle refugee management challenges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2024

Beyond security, PS Bitok highlighted environmental challenges in the camps, such as deforestation and waste management issues.

Garissa leaders demand national refugee policy to address mounting challenges
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 08, 2024

The leaders agreed that the time is ripe for a robust refugee management policy to address the social, economic, and environmental pressures posed by...

After finding peace in Kenya, Ethiopian refugee plans permanent stay
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 25, 2024

Abdullahi's escape was not just from violence but also from the oppressive environment that followed the contentious 2010 elections.

KNCHR's Haki na Ushirikiano project advances refugee rights and integration in Dadaab
Amina Wako  |  Jul 17, 2024

Launched in September last year, the three-year project addresses several key issues, including equipping duty-bearers to address refugee concerns and...

Wiper party ousts MP Farah Maalim over alleged remarks on Gen Z protesters
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 10, 2024

The controversy stemmed from an undated video, now widely circulated, in which Farah appears to issue inflammatory remarks about the young anti-govern...

NCIC summons MP Farah Maalim over alleged remarks about Gen Z protesters
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 10, 2024

Farah is expected to appear before the commission on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 11 am at its offices in Nairobi.

UNHCR chief lauds Kenya's commitment to hosting refugees despite heavy costs
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 26, 2024

As of December 31, 2023, Kenya had hosted a total of 577,492 people, 506,715 (88 per cent) of them being refugees and 70,777 (12 per cent) being asylu...

Dadaab, Kakuma refugee camps to transition into integrated settlements from November
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 20, 2024

The plan dubbed "Zero Draft" was on Thursday adopted by the inter-ministerial committee tasked with implementing the transition plan subbed Shirika Pl...

Dadaab, Kakuma refugee camps receive Sh4.8 billion extra funding
Vincent Ombati  |  Jun 19, 2024

WFP Kenya Director Lauren Landis said the contribution will enable them to increase the food rations for the most vulnerable refugees and restore the...

Gunmen attack construction site in Dadaab, killing four
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 08, 2024

Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabodza revealed that two died on the spot, two others succumbed to injuries in Dadaab Hospital, while six escape...

World Environmental Day: Garissa officials call for collective action against poaching
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 05, 2024

The county KWS boss was responding to an incident where police in Dagahaley refugee camp pursued four men who killed a giraffe for game meat last even...

Residents petition High Court to stop relocation of Hagarbul sub-location from Dadaab to Fafi
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 02, 2024

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki had relocated the sub-location to Fafi in a gazette notice on February 14, prompting residents Abdikamil Abbey Shuri and Z...

Kenya's refugee numbers climb to 691,868 in 2023, KNBS reports
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 22, 2024

Most of the refugees are from Somalia (371, 919), followed by South Sudan at 171, 402.

Dadaab, Kakuma refugee camps to be upgraded to settlements in urban support programme
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2024

This will be the first time refugee camps in the county will be integrated into the initiative.

Somalia's Prime Minister set to strengthen bilateral ties on maiden visit to Kenya
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 25, 2024

During his visit, Prime Minister Bare is expected to sign nine bilateral agreements on behalf of Somalia, covering a wide range of areas including sec...

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