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 […]
•Other Issues Include Infrastructure Control, and Revenue Rights Bunge Towers, Nairobi| In Kenya’s devolved governance framework, electricity has emerged as a critical fault line—exposing the tension between national utility provider Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) and county governments. What may appear on the surface as routine power outages is, in many instances, symptomatic of […]
Moyale, Kenya| Two South Korean nationals who were abducted from the border town of Odda in Moyale, Marsabit County, nine months ago are reportedly being held captive in Somalia by suspected members of the Al Shabaab terrorist group. The victims, identified as Mr. David Lee and his mother-in-law, Ms. Hiwi Sokk Cheon, were kidnapped on […]
•First Lady Alamitu Guyo Champions Girls’ Empowerment in Sololo as 130 Trained on Dangers of FGM and Early Marriage More than 130 girls aged between 11 and 16 years gathered at Dr. Guracha Memorial Girls School in Sololo for an intensive week-long empowerment camp aimed at tackling the deeply rooted challenges of female genital mutilation […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Moyale Member of Parliament, Professor Guyo Jaldesa, has raised serious concerns over the Social Health Authority’s (SHA) failure to adequately cover medical expenses for patients, despite consistent monthly contributions from Kenyans. During a heated plenary session in the National Assembly on Tuesday, April 16, Prof. Jaldesa confronted Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, demanding […]
•April 10, 2006 – April 10, 2025 Today, Kenya solemnly marks the 19th anniversary of one of its darkest and most tragic days in aviation and national history — the 2006 Marsabit air crash that claimed the lives of 13 distinguished leaders and peace ambassadors in the misty hills of Kofia Mbaya, on the outskirts […]
Marsabit First Lady Alamitu Guyo Jattani is no stranger to leadership, scrutiny, or the complexities of governance. Her recent appearance before the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Selection Panel proved that she is not just a ceremonial figure but a formidable force in her own right. With confidence, wit, and an in-depth understanding of […]
