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 […]
•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 […]
•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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
•County Advances Child Protection with New Policy Framework Isiolo County has taken a major step in reinforcing child welfare and safeguarding children’s rights by operationalizing its Child Protection Policy 2025. This move aligns Isiolo with other progressive counties, including Nairobi, Kwale, Bungoma, and Vihiga, which have already adopted similar frameworks to enhance child safety and […]
•County Leadership Engages in Awareness and Capacity-Building Sessions The Isiolo County Government is making significant strides in advancing child protection by ensuring that county leaders and policymakers are well-versed in the provisions of the Isiolo County Child Protection Policy 2025. A sensitization session for County Executive Committee (CEC) members is currently underway, with another session […]
•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. […]
