Mandera, Kenya| Anti-terrorism detectives have arrested Yussuf Maalim Issak, the Assistant Chief of Bula Power sub-location, for allegedly aiding terror suspects in obtaining fraudulent Kenyan identity documents. The arrest, carried out by officers from the Mandera detachment, is part of an ongoing security operation targeting individuals suspected of facilitating terrorist activities in the region. Issak […]
Mandera East security forces have successfully apprehended two suspected Al-Shabaab operatives believed to have been planning the abduction of foreign nationals working on a sewer line construction project in Mandera township. The swift operation, led by anti-terrorism police and based on actionable intelligence, resulted in the arrest of the prime suspect, Isaac Abdi Mohamed, also […]
Mandera, Kenya| President William Samoei Ruto has launched a groundbreaking development tour of the North Eastern region, unveiling transformative projects aimed at boosting infrastructure, enhancing education, improving healthcare, and strengthening security. The visit underscores the government’s commitment to uplifting marginalized areas and fostering economic growth. Investing in Education and Digital Economy The President began his […]
Mandera East Constituency has launched a Sh50 million bursary fund under the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) to support financially disadvantaged students. The initiative, spearheaded by Mandera East Member of Parliament, the honourable Hussein Weytan, seeks to enhance access to education by assisting students in secondary schools, colleges, and universities. Commitment to Education Speaking […]
El Wak,Kenya| Mandera County was thrown into turmoil early this morning when five local chiefs were reportedly abducted by suspected militants in Mandera South. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. as the chiefs were traveling to Elwak for an official meeting. According to North Eastern Regional Commissioner John Otieno, the abduction took place between Bamba […]
Mandera, Kenya| Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan (Guyo) has thrown his weight behind President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), declaring that the region will support the party and its leader in the upcoming general election. His remarks have sparked political tremors in Mandera, where the United Democratic Movement (UDM) has long enjoyed dominance. Speaking […]
Mandera, Kenya| In a significant step towards improving early childhood education and addressing malnutrition, Mandera Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif officially launched the Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) Feeding Programme for the 2024/2025 financial year on Monday, January 20, 2025. The initiative is set to benefit 35,238 young learners across 355 ECDE centres in the county. […]
Abdirahim Sheikh Adan, affectionately known by his stage name DJ Baha, is more than just a DJ — he is a cultural icon, a trailblazing entertainer, and a household name in Isiolo County and the larger northern Kenya region. With a career that spans radio, live event hosting, and social media content creation, DJ Baha […]
Renowned local crooner Abduba Wako alias King Sama, who is also popularly known as Abdub Tokumma, has breathed new life into a classic Oromo hit by the legendary late Abdullahi Jirma. His cover of “Wal Malle Maal Qamnaa?”—an Afaan Oromoo phrase loosely translating to “Without ourselves, who else do we have?”—has received widespread acclaim from […]
