•Two suspects arrested as security agencies tighten crackdown on cross-border criminal networks Moyale, Kenya| A coordinated multi-agency security operation in Moyale has led to the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of a cache of illegal firearms and narcotics, in a significant blow to suspected cross-border criminal activities in the region. The operation, carried […]
•First Lady Alamitu Guyo Champions Girls’ Empowerment in Sololo as 130 Trained on Dangers of FGM and Early Marriage More than 130 girls aged between 11 and 16 years gathered at Dr. Guracha Memorial Girls School in Sololo for an intensive week-long empowerment camp aimed at tackling the deeply rooted challenges of female genital mutilation […]
•KDF Deployed, Mining Halted in Heilu Marsabit County, Kenya| A startling discovery has shaken the remote village of Heilu in Moyale Constituency, Marsabit County. This is after miners unearthed 23 unexploded ordnances buried underground, prompting a swift response from authorities and a temporary shutdown of all mining activities in the area. Marsabit County Police Commander […]
Marsabit, Kenya| Authorities in Marsabit County have arrested a man suspected of defiling a 7-year-old girl in the Songa area of Saku Constituency. The arrest was confirmed by Songa area Chief Luka Lekipayan, who said the suspect had been on the run since the incident occurred. According to Chief Lekipayan, the suspect—believed to be in […]
Marsabit, Kenya| In a bold and historic move towards environmental conservation, the County Government of Marsabit, through the Department of Water, Environment, Climate Change & Natural Resources, has launched an extensive tree-planting campaign aimed at addressing climate change and environmental degradation. The initiative was officially inaugurated in Dadach Kambi Village, Kupiqalo, Saku Sub-County, marking the […]
Marsabit First Lady Alamitu Guyo Jattani is no stranger to leadership, scrutiny, or the complexities of governance. Her recent appearance before the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Selection Panel proved that she is not just a ceremonial figure but a formidable force in her own right. With confidence, wit, and an in-depth understanding of […]
Marsabit Governor Mohamud Ali(Abshiro) has strongly rebuked Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya over his criticism of the government’s plan to issue national identification cards to Kenyans residing in border regions. The dispute highlights broader tensions surrounding the identification process, national security concerns, and the rights of marginalized communities in Kenya’s northern frontier. Governor Natembeya recently […]
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 […]
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 […]
