Wajir County, Kenya| A deadly Kala-Azar outbreak has claimed 20 lives and infected more than 500 people in Wajir County over the past three months, pushing local health facilities to the brink. Authorities have launched urgent interventions as they struggle to contain the rapid spread of the disease. Health officials report that the outbreak, which […]
•Escalating Violence Sparks Mass Exodus Dukana, Marsabit| Hundreds of residents in Dukana Ward, North Horr Constituency, Marsabit County, have been forced to flee their homes following a spike in deadly attacks and rising insecurity. The latest wave of violence, which claimed the life of a middle-aged man, has left the community gripped by fear, panic, […]
Nairobi, Kenya| A chief from Wajir County and a senior Huduma Centre official were on Friday arraigned at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court over allegations of tampering with national identity records. The accused, Chief Abdullahi Abdi Sheikh of Wajir East and Veronica Njenga, a senior clerical officer at Nairobi City Square Huduma Centre, face charges of […]
•Tensions Linger as Authorities Investigate Borderland Killing A middle-aged man was shot dead by unknown assailants in Dukana, North Horr Constituency, near the Kenya-Ethiopia border on Wednesday night, just hours after a high-level peace meeting between officials from both countries. Authorities, led by North Horr Deputy County Commissioner Nazare Njuki, have confirmed the incident but […]
•A Three-Day Humanitarian Effort Brings Hope and Sustenance During the Holy Month •The Drive Provided Aid to Hundreds of Vulnerable Families In a remarkable display of generosity and community service, Wajir County Women Representative Fatuma Abdi Jehow spearheaded a Ramadan relief initiative that provided essential food supplies to hundreds of underprivileged families across the county. […]
•MCAs Urged to Champion Progressive Legislation and Strengthen County Governance Nairobi, Kenya| The 5th Annual Legislative Summit concluded today at The Edge Convention Center in Nairobi, marking the end of a three-day event that saw robust discussions on governance, legislative processes, and policy reforms. The summit, which had full participation from the County Assembly of […]
Lamu, Kenya| A sense of fear and uncertainty has gripped residents of Mangai village in Lamu County after over 100 heavily armed Al-Shabaab militants reportedly entered the area on Sunday evening. According to local sources, the militants gathered villagers, delivered a lecture, and distributed dates (commonly known as tende) before disappearing into the dense Boni […]
•Residents Abandon Charcoal Burning to Restore Environment and Secure Sustainable Incomes Residents of Shanta Abaq in Wajir West, Kenya, have voluntarily surrendered their charcoal-burning tools, marking a significant shift in efforts to combat deforestation and environmental degradation. Former charcoal burners from communities across Ganyure, Wagalla, and Shanta Abaq in Wajir West Constituency, alongside those from […]
•Fauzia Jibril, a Nominated MCA from Isiolo Sparked Debate on Youth Leadership and Accountability in Governance at the 5th Legislative Summit Pre-Summit The 5th Legislative Summit 2025 Pre-Summit Conference on Youth Engagement in Governance, held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, ignited critical discussions on the future of youth leadership in Kenya. Among the prominent voices […]
•Performance Management System Paves the Way for Accountability and Efficiency The Sports, Arts, and Social Development Fund (SASDF) is experiencing an unprecedented transformation under the leadership of CEO Nuh Hajji. At a recent capacity-building workshop in Mombasa, Hajji championed the Performance Management System (PMS), describing it as a game-changer in public service. “This system guarantees […]
