Pastoralism Is Marsabit’s Future, Not Its Past -County Pushes Science and Markets.

MARSABIT— The Marsabit County Government has called on pastoralists to embrace science, technology, and modern markets as key to securing livelihoods, even as it declared pastoralism central to the county’s economy and identity. Speaking during the opening of the two-day Marsabit Pastoralist Communities Dialogue Forum, Governor Mohamud Mohammed Ali said the 2026 International Year of…

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Former Marsabit Councillors pile pressure on government over pensions demand, seek president Ruto’s intervention

MARSABIT – Former councillors who served in Marsabit County between 1963 and 2013 have renewed calls on the National Government to urgently address their pension and benefits, saying they have waited for years in vain. Speaking to journalists in Marsabit town, the leaders, led by former MCA Adan Chukulisa, said they were the foundation of…

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Three Decades Later: Gabra, Borana revive sacred cultural bond in historic North Horr meeting

MARSABIT – For the first time in 31 years, the ancient tradition uniting the Borana Karayu and Gabra Algana clans has been revived, marking an emotional and historic moment for Marsabit County. The last sacred cultural exchange was held around 1995. Years of drought, conflict and insecurity interrupted a practice observed for generations. But this…

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PWDs in Taita Taveta decry discrimination and marginalization

Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Taita Taveta County have raised concerns over systemic discrimination, abuse, and marginalization, appealing for immediate government intervention to address their plight. Speaking on behalf of a PWD group in Voi Sub-County, representative Joseph Mwagogo highlighted the ongoing challenges facing the community, noting that despite their willingness to support both the…

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World Hepatitis Day: Turkana records Kenya’s highest Hepatitis b burden as experts urge mass screening

TURKANA – Turkana County has recorded the highest prevalence of Hepatitis B in Kenya at 16 per cent, more than five times the national average of 3 per cent, according to researchers from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), raising fresh concern over the silent spread of the disease in the country’s largest county by…

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Traders suffer as Katilia market shut down in Turkana firearms operation

KATILIA, TURKANA — A sweeping government crackdown on illegal firearms has plunged Katilia Market into total paralysis, forcing hundreds of innocent traders out of work and threatening the livelihoods of families across Turkana County. The abrupt, blanket closure of the vital trading hub ordered by security forces to compel the surrender of illicit weapons has…

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Turkana County audits partner projects to boost impact amid persistent drought

LODWAR — The Turkana County Steering Group (CSG) has launched a comprehensive audit of all development partner projects across the region. The initiative aims to strengthen coordination, enforce accountability, and maximize impact as persistent drought conditions continue to threaten local communities. The exercise was officially announced during a joint meeting of state and non-state actors…

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