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Armed gang kills watchman at girls' school in Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 11, 2025

The police incident report further indicated that the assailants also broke into the principal's office and stole Sh102,500.

Police probe shooting of trader found dead in stalled car in Dadaab
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

Investigators suspect the victim may have been stopped by gunmen and shot after failing to comply with their demands.

Third suspect charged with murder of Gaala Adan, 17, killed after rejecting forced marriage in Wajir
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 10, 2025

The DPP had earlier charged Tiffow—identified as the deceased’s 40-year-old husband—and Ahmed with Gaala’s murder.

Appeal court stops Sh7.9m payout to Garissa residents who sued State over alleged military shooting
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 08, 2025

This follows an appeal by the State seeking to halt payment of the damages ordered after the High Court found the Kenya Defence Forces liable for shoo...

Garissa farmers count losses as recurring floods wipe out solar-powered farming dreams
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 06, 2025

Their dreams of transforming agriculture through solar-powered water pumps have been shattered by ongoing anxiety and uncertainty caused by recurring...

Garissa elders petition assembly to rename streets after eminent local leaders, cultural icons
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 05, 2025

The elders explored the significance of naming the streets after eminent personalities as a form of public commemoration, honouring individuals who co...

Garissa leaders push for fire preparedness at Soko Mugdi following frequent market fires
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 03, 2025

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

Fake lawyers busted in Garissa town as Law Society of Kenya cracks down on illegal law firms
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 03, 2025

Speaking to journalists at the Garissa Police Station where the suspects are being held, Mbugu confirmed that the operation aimed to enforce legal sta...

Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo warns youth against Libya-based human trafficking syndicate
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 01, 2025

Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo expressed concern that families were being impoverished by selling their livestock to raise ransom money...

Fire burns Garissa town’s Soko Mugdi market again as traders count millions in losses
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 30, 2025

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.

Garissa elders urge peace, restraint ahead of 2027 polls amidst rising tensions
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 30, 2025

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

Garissa University launches community policing initiative to boost security and prevent extremism
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 26, 2025

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

Garissa court jails two men for 30 years over 2019 Dadaab terror attack that killed officers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 25, 2025

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

North Eastern cancer cases hit 2,437 since 2023, leaders link surge to suspected nuclear waste dumping
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

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

Garissa man goes missing on wedding day, family appeals for public help to trace him
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 22, 2025

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...

Four suspects arrested as police rescue two minors in Garissa abduction attempt
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 21, 2025

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...

Civil society groups in Garissa call for stricter oversight of NGOs misusing donor funds
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 20, 2025

Mohamed Khalif Nunde, the chairperson of Garissa civil society organisations, said that NGOs serving communities must be held accountable through mand...

Stakeholders gather in Garissa to tackle ASAL education challenges, explore tech solutions
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 13, 2025

Various stakeholders emphasised the need to empower teachers to implement technology in the classroom, noting that adequate training and support are e...

Garissa senator warns of national division over selective justice in wake of Ojwang’s death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2025

Haji said while it was important to demand justice for Ojwang, similar urgency should be shown for other Kenyans who have died under unclear circumsta...

Police in Garissa warned against obstructing gender-based violence investigations
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 05, 2025

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

Madogashe residents in Garissa celebrate as clean water flows, ending decades-long crisis
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 01, 2025

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, loca...

Why wildlife attack victims face longer wait for government compensation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2025

The department received Sh13.169 billion, falling short of its requested Sh16.981 billion

Garissa communities reclaim barren rangelands with drought-resistant seeds
Issa Hussein  |  May 25, 2025

Garissa Agriculture CEC Milgo Dubow said the county government teamed up with Islamic Relief Kenya to help pastoralist communities restore degraded ra...

High court intervenes to protect Garissa resident detained by DCI, immigration officials
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 22, 2025

Through lawyer Kibiku Njenga, Mohamed had told the High Court that although his arrest was unlawful, without an explanation of any offences he could h...

Why most Eastleigh residents, just like rest of Kenyans, can't distinguish Nyumba Kumi from Community Policing
Mary Wambui  |  May 22, 2025

Nyumba Kumi resonates well with many citizens as it operates at the household and neighbourhood level, making it more relatable to citizens.

Garissa residents and leaders mourn Sheikh Moti-Ur-Rasool
Issa Hussein  |  May 19, 2025

Sheikh Moti-Ur-Rasool passed away on Monday morning. Preparations are currently underway for his burial at Lang’ata Cemetery in Nairobi.

Garissa hosts its first cultural festival, celebrating diversity and unity
Issa Hussein  |  May 17, 2025

The event, themed “Celebrating Timeless Traditions Woven in Unity”, highlighted the artistic, historical, and social aspects of various cultures, fost...

Garissa, Tana River residents urged to evacuate as Masinga dam exceeds capacity
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2025

According to Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira, the dam’s water level has risen to 1,057.15 meters above sea level, well beyond its maximum capa...

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