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Five Quarry Workers Killed in Suspected Al-Shabaab Attack in Mandera East

Mandera, Kenya| A suspected terrorist attack believed to be carried out by al-Shabaab militants has left five quarry workers dead and two others seriously injured in Bur Abor village, Mandera East, early Monday morning. The 7:00 AM ambush has once again cast a harsh spotlight on the fragile security situation in northeastern Kenya. According to […]

Duale Launches Independent Committee to Probe Alleged Malpractice in Organ Transplant Services

Nairobi, Kenya|Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has inaugurated an Independent Investigative Committee tasked with probing allegations of malpractice and ethical violations in organ transplant procedures at the Mediheal Group of Hospitals. The move, formalized through Gazette Notice No. 78 dated April 23, 2025, underscores the government’s commitment to restoring public trust and ensuring accountability […]

Wajir First Lady Champions Lifesaving Blood Donation Drive Amid Critical Shortage

Wajir, Kenya| In a decisive and symbolic gesture to confront the escalating blood shortage crisis in Wajir County, First Lady Rukia Abdinassir led by example on Thursday by donating blood at the Wajir Satellite Blood Transfusion Centre. Her act of solidarity with the county’s vulnerable patients aims to galvanize the public into action during a […]

Garissa County Launches Massive Livestock Vaccination Drive

•The Exercise is Aimed at Shielding Over 600,000 Animals from Deadly Diseases Garissa County, Kenya| In a strategic move to curb the spread of deadly livestock diseases and safeguard livelihoods in northern Kenya, the Garissa County Government has rolled out a comprehensive 10-day free mass vaccination campaign targeting over 600,000 animals in the Dadaab and […]

Mandera Deepens Dialogue on Local Revenue Mobilization

•The CECM for Trade and Cooperatives Convened a Stakeholders Meeting in Mandera West Regarding the Ongoing Exercise Mandera, Kenya| On the second day of the ongoing County Government Own Source Revenue (OSR) Mobilisation and Policy Dissemination initiative, Mandera County Government intensified its campaign to enhance local revenue collection through a high-level stakeholders meeting held at […]

CS Aden Duale, Governors Forge United Front to Strengthen Kenya’s Health Sector

In a major step toward advancing Kenya’s health agenda, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale held high-level consultations with the Council of Governors (CoG) Health Committee to deliberate on key priorities shaping the future of healthcare in the country. The strategic meeting, held in Nairobi, was chaired by Wajir Governor and CoG Health Committee Chair Ahmed […]

Governor Nathif Jama Champions Inclusivity with Wheelchair Donations to Empower Persons with Disabilities

Township, Garissa County| In a significant stride toward fostering an inclusive society, Garissa County Governor Nathif Jama has spearheaded the distribution of wheelchairs to persons living with disabilities (PLWDs), reinforcing his administration’s resolve to uplift the marginalized and ensure that all residents benefit from county development efforts. The wheelchair handover ceremony, held under the auspices […]

Ethila Mohamud Hands Over Leadership as MCPSB Transitions to New Interim Heads

Mandera, Kenya| In a significant leadership transition, the Mandera County Public Service Board (MCPSB) on Monday witnessed the formal handover of responsibilities following the conclusion of the tenure of its Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The ceremony, held on April 1st, 2025, at the board’s offices, marked the official end of term for two […]

Garissa Governor Calls for Diversion of Tana River Waters to Avert Recurring Downstream Flooding

Garissa Governor Nathif Jama has called on the National Government of Kenya to urgently implement a long-term solution to the recurring floods in downstream counties by diverting a portion of the Tana River’s waters to arid northern regions. His appeal comes amid rising water levels in the river, triggered by heavy rainfall in upstream catchment […]