Marsabit insecurity Stories

IG of Police Douglas Kanja bans firearms, orders immediate surrender in Marsabit's troubled zones
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The order, published in a gazette notice dated July 10, 2025, takes effect immediately and applies to 13 localities under the ongoing security operati...

CS Kipchumba Murkomen extends security operation in Marsabit’s 13 trouble spots for 30 more days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The extension was made under Section 106(6) of the National Police Service Act, 2011, and follows consultations with the National Security Council.

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.

Isiolo County Commissioner warns against politicising security amidst tensions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The commissioner said criminals were taking advantage of the ongoing political standoff to commit offences, and warned that politicians were also expl...

Adani whistleblower Nelson Amenya sounds alarm on Kipini Conservancy sale
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 11, 2025

Amenya’s latest revelations suggest that behind-the-scenes negotiations have been ongoing, with at least one serious attempt already made to transfer...

"My focus now is unity and development", Governor Guyo says after surviving impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 09, 2025

Shortly after the Senate voted to terminate the proceedings against him, Guyo said the outcome was a strong reminder that truth and justice would alwa...

State orders screening of foreign nationals living in West Pokot over alleged cannibalism, organ trafficking
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 08, 2025

West Pokot County Commissioner Abdullahi Khalif said the vetting will be conducted across Kapenguria, Makutano and Bandera sub-counties, areas identif...

Guyo's lawyers urge Senate to dismiss case citing High Court nullification, doctored documents
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 08, 2025

The former LSK boss told senators that the Hansard refers to an Assembly sitting on June 26, 2025, at 2:30 pm, yet the official notice issued by the S...

Kenya leads Indian Ocean oil spill drill to boost regional marine emergency readiness
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 08, 2025

The exercise tests the ability of state and non-state actors to respond to maritime disasters using a unified command system. Officials say the goal i...

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo pleads not guilty to all three impeachment charges in Senate trial
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 08, 2025

The governor is accussed of employing a bloated workforce and ignored the guidelines for creating offices within the County Public Service.

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...

700,000 refugees in Kenya face severe hunger crisis after aid cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 01, 2025

The group blamed the crisis on recent funding shortfalls following the withdrawal of vital humanitarian assistance by the United States and other dono...

Somali Internal Security minister calls for immediate end to clan clashes in Abudwak
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 29, 2025

The minister condemned the violence and warned that individuals responsible for inciting or participating in the conflict would be held accountable.

Kenya urged to amend age of consent laws to boost contraceptives access for adolescents
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 29, 2025

Allan Maleche, Executive Director of the Kenya Legal and Ethical Issues Network and one of the event’s organisers, challenged the reliance on age alon...

Moses Kuria says he foresees unopposed 2027 presidential bid, citing national unity push
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

Kuria said presidential hopefuls will ultimately rally behind a single candidate ahead of the 2027 election, much like the broad coalition that endors...

‘We were told not to cry’: The untold mental health crisis facing Kenya’s men
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 22, 2025

Like many others in his situation, Erick Mwari turned to substances to cope, numbing emotional pain with harmful distractions.

FKF proposes five-year term limits for elected officials, club listings on NSE
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 17, 2025

As it stands, elected sports officials are allowed to serve a maximum of two four-year terms, totaling eight years in office.

UN warns of looming famine in East Africa as conflict, climate shocks deepen hunger crisis
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 17, 2025

Notably, Sudan and South Sudan have been marked among the five hotspots facing an immediate risk of famine in the coming four months.

Rwanda receives 70 southern white rhinos in historic translocation to boost conservation
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 12, 2025

After being flown to Kigali, the rhinos were moved by road to Akagera National Park, covering a combined distance of over 3,400 kilometres.

KMPDC warns health facilities hiring unlicensed medical staff risk heavy fines and jail terms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2025

KMPDC Chief Executive Officer David Kariuki reminded healthcare institutions that engaging unqualified personnel puts patients’ lives at risk and viol...

Dr Caroline Njeru to lead Albert Ojwang’ post-mortem as Oduor steps back over family ties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

However, the Eastleigh Voice has confirmed that Dr Caroline Njeru, another government pathologist, will lead the procedure, which has now been resched...

Police rescue 13-year-old girl abducted in Baringo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 08, 2025

The incident had sparked panic in the volatile region, as residents said such a kidnapping had never occurred before.

Women lead sanitation drive in Tana River to curb cholera ahead of floods
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 04, 2025

With technical guidance and financial backing from the Supporting Community-Led Response initiative, more than 300 households constructed latrines and...

Senators call for formation of commission to investigate murder of priests following Fr Bett’s killing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 02, 2025

The legislators say his killing, along with a string of past clergy deaths dating back to the early 2000s, points to a pattern of targeted violence th...

Beyond the bullet wound: Soldier’s descent into depression and family’s unfinished grief
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 01, 2025

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a prevalent mental health condition and a significant public health concern, often arising from exposure to life-thr...

Health CS Duale says he will unveil list of fraudulent health facilities on June 14
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

The CS on Wednesday said the planned public release of a “list of shame” is part of the Ministry’s effort to clean up the sector and rebuild public tr...

Lamu enforces 7:30 pm curfew for children to curb teen crime
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 27, 2025

The directive is part of a broader crackdown aimed at curbing rising cases of teenage pregnancy, sexual abuse, underage child labour, and juvenile cri...

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...

Interior CS Murkomen vows relentless manhunt after Catholic Priest's killing in Kerio Valley
Mary Wambui  |  May 24, 2025

Murkomen said bandits have in recent days resorted to killing innocent civilians after cattle rustling was contained in the region.

Kerio Valley schools shut down over insecurity crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 23, 2025

Teachers were withdrawn by their unions following the killing of a Catholic priest in the area.

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