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Orphaned girl from Garissa who beat odds to score A- in KCSE aims at becoming a medical doctor
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 11, 2025

She attributed her success to her brother, sisters, teachers and uncles who stood with her as she studied in a remote school in the Balambala Sub-Coun...

North eastern leaders plead with MPs not to pass ‘discriminative’ law on revenue formula
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 03, 2025

The new framework will dictate revenue sharing among the counties for five years, from 2025-26 to 2029-30.

Neglect hurts northern frontier's chances of proving its potential - Wajir South MP
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 09, 2024

The world today is looking at food security as the number one agenda yet we have neglected 80 per cent of this country agriculturally.

New north eastern youth parliament to engage young people on governance
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 06, 2024

The newly elected Speaker appreciated the KYMCA for the initiative that he said was a sure way to empower youth to realise their dreams to become lead...

North Eastern region on alert as drought worsens, prompting water trucking efforts
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 09, 2024

Garissa and Wajir, with support from the NDMA and donor partners, have launched water trucking efforts to alleviate human suffering due to water short...

Six choppers deployed to ferry KCSE papers to insecurity-prone areas in North Eastern
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 04, 2024

Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo also urged all candidates undertaking their exams in border areas not to worry about security issues.

Tracing the origin of ethnic Kenyan-Somalis
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 15, 2024

Contrary to popular opinion, ethnic Kenyan Somalis followed similar migration patterns to Kenya, like the Bantus and Nilotes.

Northeastern leaders demand equitable share of national revenue, end to marginalisation
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 13, 2024

The group demanded a thorough review of resource allocation, calling for a fair share of the national government’s 85 per cent sharable revenue.

KNUT demands armed security for Lamu teachers amid rising threats
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 23, 2024

The union has noted that its members are willing to return to the classroom only if their safety is assured.

Mombasa County Executive grilled over Industrial Park's progress
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 27, 2024

Both the national and county governments have each allocated Sh250 million towards the project’s development.

How Muslim clerics are helping members stay away from drug abuse
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 14, 2024

According to one imam, Friday sermons are ideal venues for raising awareness on drug users' need to modify their behaviour.

EPRA proposes new regulations to compensate customers for blackouts
Barack Oduor  |  May 30, 2024

Should the proposal become law, postpaid customers will see their bills netted off, while those on prepaid will get free tokens for their usage.

Garissa set to host Northern Frontier's first industrial park as state releases funding
Barack Oduor  |  May 13, 2024

Garissa, one of the counties earmarked for major industrial transformation, is among the 17 counties that have been allocated Sh1.125 billion for the...

North Eastern politicians launch forum to address insecurity, regional growth
Issa Hussein  |  May 05, 2024

The North Eastern Political Leaders Forum will also push for unity, road projects, and a probe into claims of the dumping of toxic nuclear waste.

Business, transportation grind to halt in North Eastern as heavy rains wreak havoc
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 27, 2024

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) officially closed the road, deeming it unsafe for motorists and pedestrians due to flooding.

Parents from Kilifi school decry poor results due to teacher shortage
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 21, 2024

Mitangani Secondary School which enrolls learners from different parts of the country has a total of nine TSC teachers and 36 more employed by the Boa...

North Eastern primary school heads ask state to boost electricity supply for CBC
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Apr 15, 2024

Most schools in the region are in rural areas that do not have access to power connections, they say.

Drama festival: Teens bag top award for comedy critical of life in Northern Kenya
Yassin Juma  |  Apr 14, 2024

The students from Shimbir Fatuma Mixed Secondary School in Mandera won the Best Performing ASAL Secondary School Award.

Government to increase number of passports, IDs issued yearly
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2024

PS Bitok revealed that two new passport printing machines have been delivered for installation in Nyayo House.

Roads development key to bolstering investments - Northern Frontier leaders
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 26, 2024

Most roads were impassable following floods that had cut off the region from other parts of the country.

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