Marsabit County Cracks Down on Public Servants Linked to Cross-Border Smuggling

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 […]

Marsabit Governor’s Aide Sparks Outrage with Threats of ‘Bloodshed’ in Isiolo

•The threats appeared to be directed towards Isiolo Governor and certain communities residing in Isiolo In a shocking development that has heightened tensions in Kenya’s northern region, Abdikadir Suleiman, who is the Head of Intergovernmental Relations and Coordination in Marsabit County Governor Mohamud Ali (Abshiro)‘s cabinet, has been accused of threatening “unprecedented bloodshed” in neighboring […]

Governor Abshiro Leads Marsabit County in Celebrating the 62nd Madaraka Day

•At the Event, Held in Maikona, Abshiro Highlighted Transformative Achievements During His Tenure Maikona, Marsabit County| In a vibrant and historic celebration, Marsabit County marked Kenya’s 62nd Madaraka Day on June 1, 2025, in Maikona town, North Horr Constituency. Governor Mohamud Mohamed Ali, popularly known as Abshiro, delivered an impassioned speech that underscored the county’s […]

Saku Constituency Secures Sh55 Million NG-CDF Bursary to Empower Needy Students

In a transformative move for Saku Constituency, the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) has disbursed Sh55 million in bursaries to support the education of disadvantaged students. This significant allocation, aimed at secondary school, college, and university learners from underprivileged backgrounds, underscores the Kenya Kwanza government’s commitment to inclusive education and the Bottom-up Economic Transformation […]

Government Delivers Food Aid to Over 300 Families Displaced by Ongoing Ethnic Clashes in Marsabit

At least 311 families displaced by ethnic violence in Saku Constituency, Marsabit County, have received emergency food aid from the national government, as authorities intensify efforts to cushion internally displaced persons (IDPs) amid persistent insecurity in the region. The relief distribution exercise, conducted in four officially recognized displacement camps across Marsabit County, was overseen by […]

Over 1,600 Litres of Illicit Alcohol Destroyed in Marsabit as Authorities Intensify Crackdown

Marsabit, Kenya| In a determined effort to combat the proliferation of illegal alcohol in Marsabit County, local authorities on Tuesday destroyed more than 1,600 litres of illicit brew during a high-impact operation led by Jirime Location Chief Enock Kallo and a contingent of security officers. The sweeping crackdown, conducted in the Saku Sub-County, targeted illicit […]

South Korean Missionaries Held Hostage in Somalia Plead for Swift Rescue

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 […]

Senate Health Committee Lauds Marsabit Healthcare Progress, Highlights Areas for Improvement

Marsabit, Kenya| In a significant development aimed at strengthening healthcare services in northern Kenya, the Senate Standing Committee on Health, chaired by Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago, embarked on an oversight mission to Marsabit County to evaluate the status of medical facilities and service delivery. The delegation was received by Marsabit Governor Mohamud Mohamed Ali, […]