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Mandera Leaders Condemn Malka Mari Massacre Upon Visit to the Scene

Banisa, Mandera County| In the wake of a brutal attack that claimed six lives—including three children and a six-month-old infant—senior leaders from Mandera County visited the affected community on Friday to express their condolences, condemn the atrocity, and reaffirm their commitment to peace and justice. The high-level delegation, led by Mandera Senator Ali Roba and […]

Power Struggles: Counties, KPLC at Loggerheads Over Unpaid Bills

•Other Issues Include Infrastructure Control, and Revenue Rights Bunge Towers, Nairobi| In Kenya’s devolved governance framework, electricity has emerged as a critical fault line—exposing the tension between national utility provider Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) and county governments. What may appear on the surface as routine power outages is, in many instances, symptomatic of […]

Firearms and Narcotics Seized in Moyale During Coordinated Multi-Agency Operation

•Two suspects arrested as security agencies tighten crackdown on cross-border criminal networks Moyale, Kenya| A coordinated multi-agency security operation in Moyale has led to the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of a cache of illegal firearms and narcotics, in a significant blow to suspected cross-border criminal activities in the region. The operation, carried […]

Mumina Bonaya’s Advocacy Spurs Livestock Restocking Drive in Isiolo

Isiolo County, Kenya| A passionate plea made by Isiolo County Woman Representative Mumina Bonaya to President William Samoei Ruto has borne fruit, culminating in the launch of a livestock restocking initiative aimed at reviving livelihoods shattered by prolonged drought. The appeal, delivered on February 7 during the President’s visit to Garbatulla town, highlighted the dire […]

First Lady Alamitu Leads Fight Against FGM Among Marsabit Girls

•First Lady Alamitu Guyo Champions Girls’ Empowerment in Sololo as 130 Trained on Dangers of FGM and Early Marriage More than 130 girls aged between 11 and 16 years gathered at Dr. Guracha Memorial Girls School in Sololo for an intensive week-long empowerment camp aimed at tackling the deeply rooted challenges of female genital mutilation […]

Kenyan Delegation Urges Strategic Budgeting and Collective Action to Address Great Lakes Region Challenges

Luanda, Angola| Kenya’s parliamentary delegation attending the 15th Ordinary Session of the Parliamentary Forum on the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (FP-ICGLR) in Luanda, Angola, has called for a strategic reorientation of the region’s budget and a unified, bipartisan approach to resolving persistent conflicts across member states. Led by the Speaker of the […]

Moyale MP Calls Out SHA Over Delayed, Inadequate Medical Bill Payments

Nairobi, Kenya| Moyale Member of Parliament, Professor Guyo Jaldesa, has raised serious concerns over the Social Health Authority’s (SHA) failure to adequately cover medical expenses for patients, despite consistent monthly contributions from Kenyans. During a heated plenary session in the National Assembly on Tuesday, April 16, Prof. Jaldesa confronted Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, demanding […]

Mumina Bonaya Secures Major Digital Breakthrough for Remote Isiolo Communities

In a significant stride toward bridging the digital divide in northern Kenya, Isiolo County Women Representative Mumina Bonaya has once again demonstrated her unwavering commitment to expanding connectivity and empowering marginalized communities. Following her persistent advocacy, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has formally announced a series of crucial interventions aimed at expanding mobile network […]

Mandera County Launches Ashabito Market Stalls as Part of Wider Revenue Mobilisation Drive

•CEC Adan Dakane Supervises Allocation and Commissioning, Urges Compliance and Cooperation from Traders Ashabito, Mandera County| The Mandera County Government has taken a significant step toward revitalizing local trade and boosting its own-source revenue collection by commissioning 24 newly constructed market stalls in Ashabito town. The allocation and official commissioning of the stalls was presided […]