Tana River County Government Stories

Two-month power outage paralyses Tana River County operations
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 17, 2025

Kenya Power cut off electricity in November 2024 because of an outstanding bill exceeding Sh1.5 million.

Government to deploy 200 police reservists in Tana River to tackle banditry - Kindiki
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

DP Kindiki also acknowledged the progress made by the local security teams, noting that the security situation in the area had improved.

Bilisia community in Tana River reclaims ancestral land after court cancels 99-year lease
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 06, 2024

The residents had raised complaints of historical land injustices occasioned by the allocation and extension of the lease issued in 1970 and extended...

Relief as perennial flood victims in Tana River relocate to new housing units
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 18, 2024

It was a dream come true as 15 new housing units were officially handed over to flood victims on Sunday in an initiative supported by the Tana Peace I...

Over 2000 farmers in Bura scheme to benefit from new irrigation system
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 06, 2024

The gravity system will impact the livelihoods of around 2,245 beneficiaries, mostly engaged in rice and maize production.

Audit reveals Tana River County Assembly spent Sh100 million on 'ghost project'
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2024

The Committee led by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang, condemned the County Assembly, describing it as a criminal enterprise, with public funds being mi...

Governor Godhana links Tana River clashes to boundary disputes, resource strains
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 30, 2024

Governor Godhana stressed that the clashes reveal deeper issues that national and county governments have failed to address over the years.

Relief for herders in Lamu as revamped Nagele livestock market reopens
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 29, 2024

The reopening of the Nagele Livestock Auction Market has also attracted traders from neighbouring counties like Garissa and Kilifi.

How disquiet over villages cluster project ignited deadly Tana River clashes
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 26, 2024

As relative calm returns to Tana River County, the future of the cluster project remains in limbo.

Tana River pupils struggle to learn in deplorable conditions at Maderte ECDE Centre
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 23, 2024

The optimism in their voices hides the struggle of keeping their dreams alive and learning in an environment in a deplorable state.

DPP approves graft charges against four Taita Taveta county officials
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2024

Other charges include uttering false documents and failing to comply with expenditure procedures.

Commuters urge quick repair of damaged section of Gamba Road in Lamu
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 17, 2024

The Lamu-Witu-Garsen road is the only connection for those going to Lamu by road from the rest of the country.

Activists demand dismissal of Tana River security officials amid rising violence
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 16, 2024

The violence intensified recently, with four additional fatalities reported on October 12 in Meti Village, Tana North sub-county.

DCI officers arrest Tana River governor, MP over ongoing inter-clan clashes
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 12, 2024

Detectives said the arrest comes after the two ignored earlier police summonses for grilling over the deadly clashes.

CS Kindiki declares 12 Tana River areas as disturbed zones as police IG bans firearms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2024

CS Kindiki outlined the affected areas, with the notice taking effect from 6:30 pm on Friday and set to last for 30 days.

Communities in Tana River County urged to halt retaliatory attacks, embrace peace
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 09, 2024

Onyancha, who led the Coast regional security team to assess the situation, urged the communities displaced by the clashes to return to their homes.

Tension high as two people are killed in Madogo, Tana River in clash over land dispute
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 04, 2024

Area police boss warned all parties involved in the clashes that the government would not hesitate to take action.

Tana River leaders call for peace after killing of three
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 22, 2024

Governor Dhadho Gaddae Godhana, speaking via phone while on official duties, reiterated that peace in the Tana River is non-negotiable.

Tensions flare in Bura, Tana River as three men are killed in land dispute
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 19, 2024

More than five people have died as a result of the violence in less than a week.

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