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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 […]

Mumina Champions Girls’ Education with School Van Donation to Isiolo Girls School

Isiolo County Women Representative Mumina Bonaya has reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to girls’ education by spearheading a significant initiative aimed at easing transportation challenges for students. In a heartfelt gesture aligned with the spirit of International Women’s Day, Bonaya facilitated the delivery of a school van to Isiolo Girls High School, a move she described […]

Preserving Tradition and Unity: Governor Ali’s Call to Strengthen Borana Heritage at the 72nd Baali Ceremony

Yabello, Ethiopia| In a momentous gathering at Borana University, Marsabit County Governor H.E. Mohamud Ali reaffirmed his commitment to cultural preservation and unity among the Borana and wider Oromo community during the 72nd Baali ceremony. The event, which marks the transition of one Gadaa leadership cycle to the next, served as a powerful reminder of […]

Bridging the Gap: How Community Engagement is Transforming Security in Garissa

•A New Approach to Fighting Crime In Garissa County, security agencies are embracing a groundbreaking shift in policing—one that prioritizes collaboration over confrontation. Through a community engagement and policing program supported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), law enforcement officers and local residents are coming together to address security concerns in a participatory manner. […]

Illegal Children’s Rescue Centre Shut Down in Kilifi as Authorities Rescue 30 Minors

•Authorities in Kilifi County Crack Down on Unregistered Facility Operating Without Government Oversight Authorities in Kilifi County have shut down an illegal and unregistered children’s rescue centre in Baguo Village, Kakuyuni Ward, rescuing 30 children and arresting a couple accused of operating the unauthorized facility. The raid, conducted on Monday, was led by Malindi Assistant […]

NCPB to Purchase 321,000 Bags of Wheat from Farmers to Ease Market Crisis

•Government Moves to Stabilize Wheat Sector, Vows Action Against Importation Fraud The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) is set to purchase 321,000 bags of wheat from farmers across the country in a bid to stabilize the struggling market and support local producers. The intervention, directed by Agriculture and Livestock Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe, […]

Senator Chute Raises Alarm Over Kala-Azar Outbreak, Calls for Urgent Government Intervention

•Senate Health Committee Tasked with Addressing Crisis Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute has sounded the alarm over a growing kala-azar (visceral leishmaniasis) outbreak in Marsabit County, urging immediate intervention to contain the disease and prevent further fatalities. Addressing the Senate, Chute emphasized the urgency of the situation, warning that if left untreated, kala-azar has a high […]

SHA Implements Reforms to Enhance Healthcare Financing and Efficiency

Nairobi, Kenya| The Social Health Authority (SHA) has rolled out a series of measures aimed at improving healthcare financing efficiency and ensuring the timely reimbursement of claims to hospitals. This initiative comes as the government commits to settling all legitimate debts under the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) while transitioning to the new SHA framework. […]