Nairobi, Kenya| The Ministry of Health has launched an emergency response to contain an outbreak of Kala-azar in Wajir and Marsabit counties, where 617 cases have been reported, resulting in 25 fatalities over the past three months. Through the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, the government has mobilized resources to enhance early […]
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 […]
•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 […]
Kenya and Ethiopia have initiated a joint peace process aimed at resolving tensions along their shared border following a series of violent incidents that have left multiple casualties on both sides. The diplomatic intervention comes in response to the recent killing of a young Kenyan citizen in Dukana, North Horr Constituency, Marsabit County, as well […]
•Concerns Over Compliance With Immigration and Labor Laws Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute has called for an urgent review of the increasing number of foreign nationals engaging in Kenya’s informal business sector. Addressing the Senate, he expressed concerns that a growing presence of non-Kenyans in small-scale enterprises—such as barber shops, salons, and other informal businesses—could be […]
Marsabit, Kenya| The government has intensified efforts to enhance security in Marsabit County, following a recent spate of violence, including the brutal murder of a boda boda (motorcycle taxi) operator. Authorities have vowed to bring perpetrators to justice while urging residents to support community policing initiatives. Enhanced Security Measures Marsabit County Commissioner James Kamau announced […]
Marsabit, Kenya| Business activities in Marsabit town were brought to a standstill early this morning as mourners took to the streets, carrying the coffin of slain Bodaboda rider Abraham Arbe. The demonstrators, mostly fellow Bodaboda operators, demanded justice for their slain colleague and condemned what they termed as a failure by security agencies to curb […]
Marsabit, Kenya| A bodaboda rider, Abraham Arbe, was brutally attacked and fatally stabbed by unidentified assailants in Arobota, Jerime location, on the evening of Monday, March 10. The attackers, who had posed as passengers, ambushed Arbe, stabbed him multiple times, and made away with his motorcycle before fleeing the scene. The shocking murder has sent […]
Marsabit, Kenya| Marsabit Governor Mohamud Ali (Abshiro) has taken decisive action against financial misconduct by suspending three senior finance officials over alleged ethical violations. The officials, including Finance and Economic Planning Executive Adan Kanano, Chief Finance Officer Boru Dulacha, and Chief Officer for Revenue and Resource Mobilization Wolde Wesa, have been placed on mandatory three-month […]
Arda Jilla Badassa, Arero, Ethiopia| Marsabit County Governor Mohamud Ali led a high-profile Kenyan delegation to the historic inauguration of Abba Gadaa Guyyo Boru as the 72nd supreme leader of the Borana Gadaa system. The momentous event, held at the sacred grounds of Arda Jilla Badassa in Arero, Ethiopia, brought together dignitaries, community leaders, and […]
