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Fodder Farming: A Lifeline for Pastoralists Amidst Mandera’s Recurring Droughts

Mandera County, located in Kenya’s arid northern region, has long struggled with harsh climatic conditions that pose significant challenges to both human populations and livestock. Frequent droughts, coupled with water shortages and pasture depletion, have exacerbated food insecurity, threatening the livelihoods of pastoralist communities. However, in response to these growing challenges, residents are embracing fodder […]

Al Shabaab Strikes Garissa: Six Dead, Security Forces Hunt Escaping Militants

•Security Heightened as Militants Escape with Weapons Garissa, Kenya| A deadly attack by Al Shabaab militants on a police reservist camp in Biyamadhow, Fafi sub-county, has left six people dead and four others injured, prompting heightened security measures in the region. The assault, which took place at around 5 a.m. on Sunday, March 23, saw […]

Abshiro Blasts Natembeya Over Comments About Border Communities’ IDs

Marsabit Governor Mohamud Ali(Abshiro) has strongly rebuked Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya over his criticism of the government’s plan to issue national identification cards to Kenyans residing in border regions. The dispute highlights broader tensions surrounding the identification process, national security concerns, and the rights of marginalized communities in Kenya’s northern frontier. Governor Natembeya recently […]

‎Marsabit Governor Launches Countywide Drought Response and Ramadhan Food Aid Program

‎Marsabit, Kenya| In a decisive effort to combat food insecurity, Marsabit Governor Mohamud Ali has officially launched a large-scale food distribution program aimed at supporting 20,000 vulnerable households across the county’s 20 wards. The initiative, which is part of Marsabit County’s Drought Response Program, seeks to alleviate hunger among those hardest hit by persistent food […]

Senator Chute Raises Alarm Over Rising Presence of Foreign Nationals in Kenya’s Informal Sector

•Concerns Over Compliance With Immigration and Labor Laws Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute has called for an urgent review of the increasing number of foreign nationals engaging in Kenya’s informal business sector. Addressing the Senate, he expressed concerns that a growing presence of non-Kenyans in small-scale enterprises—such as barber shops, salons, and other informal businesses—could be […]

Mumina Bonaya Launches Ramadan Food Relief for Vulnerable Families in Isiolo

Isiolo County Woman Representative, Mumina Gollo Bonaya, has spearheaded a large-scale food distribution initiative to support vulnerable families in Lower Cherab Ward during the holy month of Ramadan. Over a two-day period, 1,500 households received essential food supplies, ensuring they could observe Iftar with dignity and ease. A Timely Intervention for Vulnerable Families The relief […]

Newcastle United Ends 70-Year Trophy Drought with Historic Carabao Cup Triumph

•A Defining Moment in Newcastle’s Resurgence On March 16, 2025, Newcastle United etched their name into the annals of English football history by clinching the Carabao Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Wembley Stadium. This triumph ended a 70-year domestic trophy drought, marking a turning point in the club’s resurgence under manager […]

Bodaboda Rider Fatally Stabbed in Marsabit as Leaders Demand Action on Rising Insecurity

Marsabit, Kenya| A bodaboda rider, Abraham Arbe, was brutally attacked and fatally stabbed by unidentified assailants in Arobota, Jerime location, on the evening of Monday, March 10. The attackers, who had posed as passengers, ambushed Arbe, stabbed him multiple times, and made away with his motorcycle before fleeing the scene. The shocking murder has sent […]

Governor Mohamud Ali Suspends Senior Finance Officers Over Alleged Ethical Violations

Marsabit, Kenya| Marsabit Governor Mohamud Ali (Abshiro) has taken decisive action against financial misconduct by suspending three senior finance officials over alleged ethical violations. The officials, including Finance and Economic Planning Executive Adan Kanano, Chief Finance Officer Boru Dulacha, and Chief Officer for Revenue and Resource Mobilization Wolde Wesa, have been placed on mandatory three-month […]