•Parliamentary Committee Grills CBK, Bankers Over Interest Rates and Financial Regulations Nairobi, Kenya| The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor, Dr. Kamau Thugge, faced tough scrutiny from the Parliamentary Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning over persistently high lending rates despite recent reductions in the Central Bank Rate (CBR). The committee also raised concerns […]
•Militant Attack Sparks Outrage Over Security Lapses in Northern Kenya Mandera County is once again reeling from a deadly Al-Shabaab attack following the execution of a National Police Reservists (NPR) commander at his home on Monday, March 24, 2025. The killing has ignited renewed criticism of security agencies, with Mandera Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif blaming […]
In a heartwarming gesture of compassion, Isiolo County’s First Lady, Habiba Guyo, has stepped in to secure a future for a bright but financially disadvantaged student. Habiba Abdi, a determined young woman from Bulapesa, had been on the verge of giving up her dream of pursuing a medical career due to financial constraints. Thanks to […]
•Sports for Change: Isiolo Women Representative Leads Anti-Drug Initiative Through Football Isiolo County has witnessed the launch of a major football tournament championed by Isiolo Women Representative, Mumina Gollo Bonaya, as part of a broader strategy to combat drug and substance abuse among young people. The MGB Tournament, named after her initials, brings together 33 […]
Homa Bay County, Kenya| Ogande Girls High School has emerged as the overall winner of this year’s Nyanza Region Drama Festival, securing their place to represent the region in the upcoming national competition. The national drama festivals are scheduled to take place in Nakuru from April 6th to 13th. The school’s drama club clinched the […]
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 […]
•DG Lowasa, Partners Review Wezesha Vijana Programme’s Impact and Future Expansion Isiolo, Kenya| In a collaborative effort to assess the progress and impact of youth empowerment initiatives, Isiolo Deputy Governor Dr. James Lowasa hosted representatives from Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Kenya and Safaricom Foundation for a review of the Wezesha Vijana Programme. The meeting, held […]
•Community and Local Leaders Demand Accountability and Justice Tensions are running high in Holugho sub-county, Garissa County, following a violent incident in Kurunjo village on Sunday, where security forces allegedly attacked residents, resulting in the death of a pastoralist and leaving 15 others seriously injured. The incident has sparked outrage among local leaders and human […]
Isiolo County, in collaboration with the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) and under the Resilient Approaches in Natural Rangelands Ecosystem (RANGE) Programme funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN), has launched a comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing rising insecurity in the Chari and Ngaremara areas of Isiolo Sub-County. The program seeks […]
Mandera County, located in Kenya’s arid northern region, has long struggled with harsh climatic conditions that pose significant challenges to both human populations and livestock. Frequent droughts, coupled with water shortages and pasture depletion, have exacerbated food insecurity, threatening the livelihoods of pastoralist communities. However, in response to these growing challenges, residents are embracing fodder […]
