Goats and Camel Perish as Flames Scorch 56km of Vital Grazing Land North Horr, Marsabit County| A ferocious wildfire that erupted three days ago in Turbi Ward, North Horr Constituency, continues to burn uncontrollably across the arid plains of Marsabit County, destroying critical pastureland and claiming the lives of livestock in one of Kenya’s most […]
In a groundbreaking move to secure ancestral lands and foster peace in Kenya’s arid north, the State Department for Lands, Marsabit County Government, and National Land Commission (NLC) have launched an intensive sensitization campaign on the Community Land Act, 2016, across Laisamis Constituency – bridging knowledge gaps and paving the way for formal land registration […]
In a groundbreaking ruling that underscores the critical importance of transparency and accountability in Kenya’s public sector, the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has delivered justice to Halako Dida Waqo, awarding him a substantial KSh 7 million in compensation. This decision, handed down by Justice Byram Ongaya, stems from a contentious petition against […]
•This Comes Amid Allegations of Toxic Waste Dumping In the arid expanses of Marsabit County, northern Kenya, a growing health crisis has gripped communities in areas like Kargi, Korr, Loglogo, Kalacha, and Hurri Hills. Reports of a surge in throat and stomach cancer cases, potentially linked to contaminated water sources, have reignited long-standing fears of […]
In a decisive move to curb escalating insecurity and restore peace in one of Kenya’s most volatile regions, the government has imposed a blanket ban on the possession of firearms in select parts of Marsabit County. Declared as “security disturbed and dangerous” areas, these zones are now under stringent controls aimed at disarming civilians and […]
In a bold and transformative move, Marsabit County Governor Mohamud Mohamed Ali, affectionately known as Abshiro, has nominated five distinguished individuals to the Marsabit County Public Service Board, setting the stage for a new chapter of inclusive, merit-driven, and reconciliatory governance. The nominees—Mr. Boru Gufu Badolicha (Chairperson), Ms. Fatuma Ahmed Hassan, Mr. Mathew Musumbuo Lechipan, […]
Moyale, Kenya| A quiet night in Butiye, Moyale Constituency, turned chaotic when a pre-dawn security operation left a 13-year-old girl seriously injured and her father abducted. The violent raid, allegedly conducted by officers from the “Operation Ondoa Jangili” unit, has sparked outrage among residents and raised serious questions about the use of excessive force by […]
In a shocking incident that has sparked widespread condemnation across Kenya, at least 36 female students from Maikona Girls Secondary School in North Horr Constituency, Marsabit County, have sustained injuries following an alleged brutal corporal punishment meted out by teachers. The incident, which reportedly occurred after the school’s victory at the 2025 Kenya National Drama […]
Marsabit, Kenya| A transformative revival is underway in Marsabit County’s mineral-rich Hillo Mining Belt, as over 59 artisanal mining cooperatives are being formalized to unlock the region’s economic potential while addressing past environmental and security challenges. This initiative, aligned with Kenya’s Mining Act of 2016 and the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), aims to […]
Marsabit, Kenya| Public servants in Marsabit County have been issued a stern warning against facilitating or engaging in cross-border smuggling activities along the Kenya-Ethiopia border, as authorities intensify efforts to curb the escalating illegal trade. Marsabit County Commissioner James Kamau delivered the caution during a press briefing at his office, highlighting concerns over the involvement […]
