Edgar Kalimbo

NCIC launches peace and mental health initiative in Turkana ahead of elections

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), alongside the Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK) and the national government, has launched a critical peacebuilding initiative in Turkana West to strengthen local conflict resolution frameworks ahead of the next general election. The three-day workshop brought together host community leaders, media practitioners, and key stakeholders from the Kakuma…

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Garissa Education Officer urges parents to prioritize children’s basic needs and hygiene

Garissa Township Sub-County Principal Education Officer Nasteha Ali has called on parents in the area to take responsibility for meeting their children’s basic needs, including proper upbringing and teaching them the importance of hygiene from an early age. Speaking during celebrations to mark the Day of the African Child at Iftin Primary School in Garissa…

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Stakeholders convene in Kalobeyei for peace dialogue ahead of world refugee day

KALOBEYEI. In a proactive move to foster unity ahead of World Refugee Day, key stakeholders converged in Kalobeyei Village 1, Turkana West Constituency, for a high-level peace dialogue aimed at cementing social cohesion and harmony between refugee and host communities. The strategic gathering brought together representatives from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR),…

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Governor Mwadime warns illegal herders in Taita Taveta County

Taita Taveta County Governor Andrew Mwadime has issued a stern warning to outside herders illegally bringing livestock, including camels and cattle, into the region and destroying local crops. Governor Mwadime emphasized that the county government will no longer tolerate livestock entering the region outside the confines of the law. “These are warnings. We have seen…

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Former Taita Taveta acting speaker defects to ODM, slams assembly leadership balance

Former Taita Taveta County Assembly acting speaker Anselm Mwadime Chao has officially defected to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) while launching a fierce critique against the assembly’s current leadership lineup. ​Chao, the current Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Mwanda Mghange ward, labeled the two month old leadership structure unfair and unrepresentative. He questioned why…

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Taita Taveta Governor backs president Ruto’s Tsavo Project but warns KWS and Hotels over local jobs

Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime has thrown his support behind the multi-million shilling Tsavo West National Park rhino sanctuary fence project, while issuing a stern demand for local economic inclusion. ​The mega-conservation project, recently launched by President William Ruto, aims to protect the endangered black rhino and mitigate long-standing human-wildlife conflict.  Governor Mwadime noted that…

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Mbappe ready to track back: France captain vows defensive upgrade ahead of world cup opener

France captain Kylian Mbappé has pledged to step up his defensive work-rate as Les Bleus prepare to launch their World Cup campaign against Senegal on Tuesday. The 27-year-old Real Madrid forward has recently found himself under intense scrutiny regarding his form and leadership for both club and country. However, teammate Ousmane Dembélé quickly rushed to…

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