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 […]
In a harrowing case that has sparked outrage and grief, 17-year-old refugee Gaala Aden Abdi was brutally murdered after resisting a forced marriage to 55-year-old Mohamed Kassim Tifo. For 27 agonizing days, she endured relentless beatings before her life was cut short in the most horrifying manner. A Desperate Plea for Help Gaala, a young […]
Wajir County, Kenya| A deadly Kala-Azar outbreak has claimed 20 lives and infected more than 500 people in Wajir County over the past three months, pushing local health facilities to the brink. Authorities have launched urgent interventions as they struggle to contain the rapid spread of the disease. Health officials report that the outbreak, which […]
•A Three-Day Humanitarian Effort Brings Hope and Sustenance During the Holy Month •The Drive Provided Aid to Hundreds of Vulnerable Families In a remarkable display of generosity and community service, Wajir County Women Representative Fatuma Abdi Jehow spearheaded a Ramadan relief initiative that provided essential food supplies to hundreds of underprivileged families across the county. […]
Wajir, Kenya| In response to a surge in visceral leishmaniasis (Kala-Azar) cases, the Wajir County Government, through its Department of Health, has initiated a 10-day fumigation and spraying exercise across Eldas and Wajir West sub-counties. The campaign aims to curb the spread of the disease by eliminating sandflies, the primary vectors responsible for its transmission. […]
•Residents Abandon Charcoal Burning to Restore Environment and Secure Sustainable Incomes Residents of Shanta Abaq in Wajir West, Kenya, have voluntarily surrendered their charcoal-burning tools, marking a significant shift in efforts to combat deforestation and environmental degradation. Former charcoal burners from communities across Ganyure, Wagalla, and Shanta Abaq in Wajir West Constituency, alongside those from […]
Wajir, Kenya| The Wajir County Government has officially launched its third annual Iftar food distribution program, an initiative aimed at providing relief to vulnerable households during the holy month of Ramadan. Spearheaded by the Department of Special Programmes, the program seeks to ensure that disadvantaged families can observe Ramadan with dignity and adequate nutrition. This […]
The ongoing efforts by the government and local leaders to address the acute teacher shortage in Kenya’s north-eastern region are finally yielding results. A significant increase in student enrollment at Teachers’ Training Colleges (TTCs) signals a promising future for education in Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera counties, which have long struggled with staffing shortages in schools […]
•Hundreds Gather to Celebrate His Return Amid Unanswered Questions Nairobi, Kenya| The long and painful search for Dela Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Yussuf Hussein Ahmed(Tolfiyo) came to an emotional conclusion on Saturday evening as he reunited with his family in Nairobi. Tolfiyo, who mysteriously disappeared in September last year, was returned home under […]
Wajir County has embarked on a transformative initiative to enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education through virtual laboratories. Over 100 junior school teachers are currently undergoing intensive training to integrate digital lab technology into their classrooms, addressing the challenges of limited physical laboratory infrastructure in the region. The training, spearheaded by the Ministry […]
