Siaya Governor James Orengo Faces Backlash for Rejecting Broad-Based Government Deal

•Bondo Residents Demand ODM Disciplinary Action, Threaten Impeachment Over “Disrespect” to Raila and Ruto Siaya Governor James Orengo is under intense criticism from Bondo residents and local leaders after publicly rejecting the proposed broad-based government arrangement, sparking calls for disciplinary action by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). The governor’s remarks, made during the burial of […]

Trump Administration Pushes Controversial Peace Proposals to Ukraine

•Ceasefire Tied to NATO Neutrality and Zaporizhzhia Control In a renewed diplomatic push to bring the prolonged war in Ukraine to a halt, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly advanced a series of contentious peace proposals to Ukrainian officials. The proposals—delivered in a classified meeting last week—include Ukraine’s formal withdrawal of its […]

Governor Guyo Mobilizes Swift Response as Flash Floods Wreak Havoc in Isiolo County

Isiolo, Kenya| Isiolo County was plunged into crisis on the evening of April 18th after torrential rains triggered devastating flash floods, leaving a trail of destruction, displacing families, and disrupting livelihoods. In the wake of the disaster, Governor Guyo Abdi Ibrahim has taken decisive action, spearheading emergency interventions to mitigate the suffering of affected residents […]

ICRISAT Unveils Groundbreaking Strategy to Revolutionize Agriculture in Africa’s Drylands

Nairobi, Kenya| The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has launched an ambitious new strategy aimed at transforming agriculture in Africa’s drought-prone regions through cutting-edge microbial solutions and regenerative farming practices. The Strategic Plan 2025–2030, titled “Microbial Solutions for Advancing Nature-Positive and Regenerative Agriculture in Drylands,” was unveiled during the CGIAR Science […]

Garissa County Launches Massive Livestock Vaccination Drive

•The Exercise is Aimed at Shielding Over 600,000 Animals from Deadly Diseases Garissa County, Kenya| In a strategic move to curb the spread of deadly livestock diseases and safeguard livelihoods in northern Kenya, the Garissa County Government has rolled out a comprehensive 10-day free mass vaccination campaign targeting over 600,000 animals in the Dadaab and […]

Isiolo Speaker in Spotlight as County Assemblies, Senate Seek Stronger Devolution Framework

In a powerful display of unity and institutional resolve, Speakers from County Assemblies across Kenya convened with the Senate in a high-level consultative forum to address critical governance issues impacting devolution. The forum, held amid growing calls for reforms within Kenya’s devolved structures, focused on strengthening legislative autonomy, enhancing intergovernmental cooperation, and safeguarding the operational […]

Somaliland Halts All Talks with Somalia Over PM Hamza Barre’s Controversial Las Anod Visit

Hargeisa, Somaliland| The Republic of Somaliland has officially suspended all ongoing and future dialogue with the Federal Government of Somalia, following what it described as a provocative and unlawful visit by Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre to the disputed city of Las Anod on April 12. The visit, which was unannounced and uncoordinated with […]

Somali Star Najma Nashaad Seeks Asylum in Ireland Ahead of London Festival

•The Incident has Raised Questions and Concerns in Equal Measure London/Dublin/Hargeisa| Celebrated Somali singer Najma Nashaad has reportedly sought asylum in Ireland after arriving in the United Kingdom to attend the highly anticipated Somali Week Festival in London. Her unexpected departure from the UK before the event’s commencement has sent ripples across the Somali music […]

Governor Khalif Reaffirms Commitment to Transforming Healthcare in Mandera

Mandera County Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif on April 17 reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to revitalizing healthcare services during a high-level visit to the Mandera County Teaching and Referral Hospital. The visit featured a strategic engagement with the hospital’s leadership team, focusing on strengthening healthcare service delivery and accelerating infrastructure development across the county. In a […]