northern Kenya conflict Stories

Cattle rustlers, bandits in Marsabit put on notice as 400 police reservists graduate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

The graduates, who underwent a month-long training, focused on weapon handling, conflict resolution and general policing duties, will now bolster the...

Lawyer Ahmednasir blasts northern Kenya leaders for 'neglecting' their counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

Ahmednasir's criticism is directed at the five counties of Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo, and Marsabit.

Leaders ask CJ Martha Koome to build more courts in north eastern region
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 21, 2024

Wajir South MP Mohammed Adow and his Mandera South counterpart Abdul Haro say the neglect of the region in almost all spheres makes it difficult for t...

Calls for state, donor collaboration as pastoralist leadership summit starts in Wajir
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 09, 2024

Calling for greater integration into Kenya's national development agenda, the event's patron Dido Raso noted the challenges that pastoralist communiti...

Severe drought in northern Kenya leaves thousands of children facing hunger
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 29, 2024

The ongoing drought has led families with children and adolescents to be constantly on the move or to go to emergency camps where they are at risk of...

New IDs to be issued within 10 days - PS Bitok
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2024

The reduced processing time would be possible due to the rollout of live capture equipment at Huduma Centres and National Registration Bureau offices...

How ban on ID vetting has simplified the process for Eastleigh residents
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 04, 2024

Under the new policy, the government has placed the responsibility of ensuring proper ID issuance on Chiefs, who will personally be held responsible f...

Universities urged to create gender resource centres amid rising GBV cases
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 02, 2024

The calls for action come as GBV cases continue to rise, prompting urgent appeals for more comprehensive support mechanisms in higher education settin...

Opinion: Northern Kenya deserves real projects, not mere promises
Amina Boru  |  Aug 24, 2024

Successive governments have made grand promises to uplift the region, pledging to improve infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic opportun...

Marsabit woman on mission to save Rendille girls from FGM, early marriages
Yassin Juma  |  Aug 01, 2024

The anti-FGM crusader has transformed her traumatic experience into a beacon of hope for her community.

Opinion: Negligence by healthcare workers greatly undermines public trust
Amina Boru  |  Aug 01, 2024

There needs to be a robust mechanism for monitoring and evaluating healthcare practices to ensure that standards are upheld.

Opinion: Why northern Kenya experienced subdued anti-Finance Bill protests
Amina Boru  |  Jul 13, 2024

While protests were witnessed in various towns across the country, northern Kenya seems to have been left out of the history-making moment of a revolu...

Northern Kenya leaders call for Deputy President's resignation amidst national unity concerns
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 27, 2024

According to the leaders, it cannot be imagined that the person who has served the country with distinction and dedication in critical government agen...

OPINION: Socio-economic evolution good for northern Kenya’s stability
Amina Boru  |  Jun 22, 2024

The shift from pastoralism to economic activities among Kenya’s Cushitic communities exemplifies broader socio-economic trends influenced by environme...

Isiolo FGM survivors on a mission to dissuade girls from undergoing the cut
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 10, 2024

More than 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone FGM in 30 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

Kwale leaders dismiss 'divisive' one man, one vote, one shilling revenue share formula
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 09, 2024

CS Mvurya said the move is impractical and should not be encouraged because it denies other counties an equal opportunity to develop.

Opinion: Unsung Heroes: Community Health Promoters bring hope to northern Kenya
Amina Boru  |  Jun 08, 2024

CHPs serve as the eyes and ears of the healthcare system in remote areas. They monitor disease outbreaks, report health trends, and facilitate timely...

Public urged to back Sh63.5B plan to tackle water crisis and floods in ASAL counties
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 07, 2024

Several stakeholders raised concerns about gender mainstreaming, external stakeholders' involvement in the proposed projects and public engagement to...

Isiolo chiefs face the sack, prosecution for demanding bribes during ID issuance
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 02, 2024

County Commissioner Geoffrey Omoding asked youth who could have faced challenges in the past to apply for the crucial documents, assuring the State's...

OPINION: Give full scholarships to the needy in northern Kenya
Mohammed Doyo  |  Jun 01, 2024

While bursaries provide partial financial assistance, they often fall short of addressing the comprehensive needs of students from disadvantaged backg...

OPINION: Removing school feeding funds from budget is ill-advised
Amina Boru  |  May 25, 2024

Without the school feeding programme, vulnerable children are more likely to drop out and face various forms of exploitation, including child labour,...

Senator Roba faults Gachagua's ‘one man, one shilling, one vote’ stand
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2024

The senator stressed that no single tribe can effect change alone and urged all Kenyans to work together.

OPINION: Northern Kenya must speak out against SGBV
Amina Boru  |  May 18, 2024

The silence surrounding SGBV due to fear, shame, and social stigma further entrenches the problem. The community believes in settling matters using th...

Outbreak of mysterious diseases killing camels worries Marsabit pastoralists
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 29, 2024

The mysterious diseases were first reported in February of this year, with the Department of Veterinary Services receiving reports on camel deaths.

OPINION: Northern Kenyans deserve equal access to IDs
Amina Boru  |  Apr 20, 2024

In northern Kenya, a striking discrepancy exists in the ease of obtaining IDs compared to the rest of Kenya.

Stop hiking food prices, Marsabit traders told as floods hit North Horr
Waweru Wairimu  |  Apr 12, 2024

The floods have been occasioned by heavy downpours that have pounded the region in the last two weeks and left pastoralists counting losses after hund...

Toxic secrets: Moi regime accused of dumping nuclear waste in Northern Kenya
Amina Wako  |  Apr 07, 2024

The allegations have sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many Kenyans calling for accountability and demanding that MPs from Northern Ken...

Northern Kenya residents push for recognition of hero David Wabera
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 03, 2024

Their plea is that the courageous administrator be given a befitting honour for defending Kenya's unity and paying the ultimate price.

Northern Frontier leaders meet Kindiki over fresh security plans
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 21, 2024

The closed-door meeting is expected to forge a working relationship between the government and the leaders in combating insecurity in the region.

Beekeeping fast becoming profitable venture for pastoralist women
Waweru Wairimu  |  Mar 14, 2024

Due to cultural barriers, women are not allowed to engage in any income-generating activity and have limited access to and control over resources whic...

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