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...

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