•DG Lowasa, Partners Review Wezesha Vijana Programme’s Impact and Future Expansion Isiolo, Kenya| In a collaborative effort to assess the progress and impact of youth empowerment initiatives, Isiolo Deputy Governor Dr. James Lowasa hosted representatives from Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Kenya and Safaricom Foundation for a review of the Wezesha Vijana Programme. The meeting, held […]
•Community and Local Leaders Demand Accountability and Justice Tensions are running high in Holugho sub-county, Garissa County, following a violent incident in Kurunjo village on Sunday, where security forces allegedly attacked residents, resulting in the death of a pastoralist and leaving 15 others seriously injured. The incident has sparked outrage among local leaders and human […]
Isiolo County, in collaboration with the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) and under the Resilient Approaches in Natural Rangelands Ecosystem (RANGE) Programme funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN), has launched a comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing rising insecurity in the Chari and Ngaremara areas of Isiolo Sub-County. The program seeks […]
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 […]
