KNUT Garissa Stories

KNUT urges urgent release of funds, strengthening of school feeding programme in Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 06, 2025

The union’s Executive Secretary, Abdirizack Hussein, said the prolonged delay has severely disrupted school operations, warning that continued financi...

Garissa’s Soko Mugdi Market traders get Sh23.5 million lifeline after June fire
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 06, 2025

A fundraiser led by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Sunday raised Sh23.5 million to support more than 4,000 small-scale traders affected by the in...

Ganze residents in Kilifi live in fear as elephant attacks escalate
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 06, 2025

Many villagers now describe their once-thriving agricultural land as graveyards of maize and cassava.

Garissa Assembly demands accountability over inconsistencies in road project reports
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 03, 2025

The 1st to 4th Quarterly Reports revealed significant gaps, including projects reported as complete when they were still pending, missing budgeted pro...

Construction work at Tana River Bridge disrupts water supply in Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 02, 2025

GAWASCO stated it is closely working with the contractor and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to resolve the issue.

Court nullifies Garissa’s Kamuthe Conservancy registration in landmark land rights ruling
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 29, 2025

In its judgment this week, the court ruled that KWS erred in issuing the licence without consulting the local community, stressing that public partici...

Kenya set to miss 2025 target as teen pregnancies persist
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2025

The survey also reveals that 11 per cent of adolescent girls in this age group have had a live birth, 14.9 per cent have been pregnant at least once,...

Garissa leaders warn poaching, foreign travel advisories threaten tourism
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 27, 2025

Garissa is ranked fourth nationally in terms of wildlife populations, including the endangered Hirola gazelle and the Somali reticulated giraffe. Yet,...

Three teenagers arrested over Garissa mall robbery
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 25, 2025

The arrests follow a widely circulated video on social media showing scenes of chaos and aggression during the September 18 robbery at the popular sho...

From struggle to strength: Garissa communities forge their own climate solutions
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 24, 2025

At a three-day Climate Action Symposium convened by Womankind Kenya in Garissa town, community leaders, youth, women, persons with disabilities, and p...

Westgate attack: The day Kenya’s terror fight became a global concern
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 21, 2025

The siege, which lasted four days, left at least 67 people dead and more than 200 injured.

Garissa launches Jukwaa la Wasomi to boost security in higher learning institutions
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 19, 2025

The County Commissioner said the initiative aims to strengthen security in educational institutions to improve student safety. He emphasised that Gari...

Police arrest suspected bandit, recover AK-47 in Garissa shootout
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 18, 2025

Officers in Garissa Sub-County were responding to reports of gunfire from members of the public when they encountered the armed suspects.

EACC raids homes, offices of four senior Garissa County officials in Sh1.2 billion graft probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 17, 2025

The EACC said the operation forms part of an ongoing investigation into irregularities in the award of county contracts.

Garissa mother pleads for help to trace 17-year-old son feared trapped in Libya trafficking ring
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 15, 2025

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 i...

Kenya Red Cross Garissa Aqua Rescue Team trains to boost readiness for River Tana floods
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 14, 2025

Garissa Branch Coordinator, Daud Ahmed, said the team had serviced their boat engine and refreshed their rescue skills to ensure effective emergency r...

Ex-Garissa Governor Ali Korane joins UDA, secures clan backing for 2027 gubernatorial race
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 13, 2025

Addressing his supporters, Ali promised to unite Garissa County under a banner of progressive leadership and inclusive governance.

Garissa launches massive blood drive to save lives, targets 3,000 residents
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 11, 2025

He also urged the business community to support the drive by contributing refreshments and stipends for health workers volunteering over the weekend.

Quba Mosque reopens after Garissa Governor Nathif Jama, SUPKEM broker peace
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 09, 2025

The mosque, which was temporarily closed two weeks earlier by the county security committee led by County Commissioner Mohamed Ramadhan Mwabudzo, has...

IPOA seeks 21-day detention for Kiambu officer accused of killing two boda boda riders
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 08, 2025

IPOA asked that Police Constable Eric Gitonga Nyaga be held at Kiambu Police Station for 21 days to allow investigators to complete inquiries into the...

Garissa college leads fight against human trafficking with career outreach in County High School
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 06, 2025

The initiative, led by NEP’s students, staff, and management, seeks to steer Garissa’s youth away from exploitation and towards careers in healthcare,...

Garissa Governor Nathif Jama grilled by EACC over alleged Sh1.2 billion graft allegations
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 04, 2025

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

Livestock project targets Garissa youth with skills, finance and market opportunities
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 05, 2025

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

Lamu County turns to solar as widespread blackouts disrupt daily life
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 01, 2025

In Mkokoni, a desalination plant that converts seawater into drinking water is sustained entirely by solar panels, while street lights across towns an...

Garissa farmers to benefit from Sh45 million irrigation project aimed at boosting food security
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 27, 2025

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 farmin...

Bill proposes 10-year audits to hold governors accountable after leaving office
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 27, 2025

The legislation, sponsored by Garissa Senator Abdul Haji, mandates the Auditor General to carry out a County Public Service Audit every 10 years.

Garissa residents demand stricter regulations on hazardous substances in oil exploration
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 22, 2025

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

EACC summons Garissa Governor Nathif Jama over alleged embezzlement of funds, irregular hiring
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 21, 2025

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...

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