Counties
Marsabit Hosts National African Child Day Celebrations
Marsabit County has hosted the national launch of the Day of the African Child celebrations, with stakeholders calling for stronger child protection measures and improved access to clean water, sanitation and healthcare services. The event, held at Sangante Kargi Maikona Primary School, brought together government officials, development partners, community leaders and children from different parts…
Mombasa Governor Faces Pressure to Deliver on Education and Health Promises
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir is facing growing pressure to fulfill his campaign promises on education and healthcare as the 2027 General Election draws closer. Nassir, who was elected in 2022 after serving for ten years as the Member of Parliament for Mvita Constituency, had pledged to provide free healthcare services for Mombasa residents and reduce…
Protesters Arrested Over Nanyuki Ebola Facility
Police on Tuesday fired tear gas and arrested several protesters opposing the construction of an Ebola quarantine facility at the Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki. The demonstrators accused both the Kenyan and United States governments of ignoring court directives and public concerns by continuing with the controversial project. Witnesses reported that six people were arrested…
Lamu Community Urged to Uphold Peace After Mosque Killing
Religious and community leaders in Lamu County have called on residents to maintain peace, unity, and harmony following a recent violent incident that shocked the region. The appeal comes after the killing of Khalid Makka, a 33-year-old man who was stabbed to death during midday prayers at Jamia Mosque in Faza town last month. The…
Health CS Aden Duale Urges Border Communities to Seek Lasting Peace Following Recent Killings
Bura, Kenya – Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has urged leaders and residents of Tana River, Garissa, and Kitui counties to enhance dialogue and find lasting solutions to end frequent border conflicts. The call comes just days after four people were killed in an attack allegedly carried out by armed camel herders in the Itimba-Ithei…
Viongozi Walalamikia Kuongezeka kwa Makundi ya Wahuni Kisii
Wakazi wa Kaunti ya Kisii wanaitaka serikali kuimarisha usalama na kuchukua hatua kali dhidi ya wanaohusika na vurugu za kisiasa, kufuatia ongezeko la visa vya mashambulizi vinavyodaiwa kufanywa na makundi ya wahuni huku uchaguzi mkuu wa mwaka 2027 ukikaribia. Wakazi hao wanasema matukio ya hivi karibuni yamezua hofu kuhusu hali ya usalama katika kaunti hiyo,…
Visa vya mauaji na wizi vyazua hofu mjini Garissa.
Kuongezeka kwa visa vya mauaji, wizi na mashambulizi katika Mji wa Garissa kumezua hofu miongoni mwa wakazi na viongozi. Gavana Nathif Jama ameonya kuwa hali hiyo inatishia sifa ya Garissa kama mojawapo ya miji salama nchini. Kutokana na ongezeko la uhalifu katika miezi ya hivi karibuni, viongozi wa serikali, maafisa wa usalama, viongozi wa kidini…
Turkana Yazindua Awamu ya Pili ya Kampeni ya Kuzuia Malaria
Serikali ya Kaunti ya Turkana kwa ushirikiano na shirika la Catholic Relief Services imezindua awamu ya pili ya kampeni ya kuzuia malaria kwa watoto. Kampeni hiyo itatekelezwa katika maeneo ya Kakuma na Kalobeyei kabla ya msimu wa maambukizi ya malaria kati ya mwezi Juni na Oktoba. Meneja wa Shirika la CRS nchini, Margaret Kahiga, amesema…
Wakazi wa Garissa Waingiwa na Hofu Kutokana na Uhalifu
Wakazi wa Garissa wameeleza wasiwasi wao kufuatia kuongezeka kwa visa vya uhalifu vinavyotekelezwa na makundi ya vijana wenye silaha za jadi pamoja na baadhi ya waendesha bodaboda. Makundi hayo yanadaiwa kuendesha wizi wa kutumia nguvu, mashambulizi na hata kuweka vizuizi haramu usiku ili kuwatoza wakazi fedha. Matukio ya hivi karibuni yamewalazimu wafanyabiashara wengi kufunga biashara…