Religious and community leaders have been urged to continue working together to promote peace, protect human rights, and counter extremist ideologies that could lead to violence and unrest in society. This was during a two-day sensitization workshop organized under the Kenya Community Engagement and Resilience Program (KCERP). The workshop brought together youth, women, elders, religious…
More than 25,000 vulnerable refugees in Kakuma and Kalobeyei camps have received food aid from the Global Methodist Church in partnership with the International Association for Refugees (IAFR). The beneficiaries include the elderly, people with disabilities, orphans, widows, those living with chronic illnesses, and families unable to support themselves. Each household received maize flour, beans,…
A tragic early morning accident on the Segel-Maikona road near Marsabit town has claimed the life of a tuktuk driver. The incident occurred early Thursday morning when the driver lost control of the vehicle, veered off the road, and plunged into a culvert near the Arobota area. Marsabit Traffic Base Commander Martin Muthaura confirmed the…
A 21-year-old man wanted in connection with two robbery with violence cases has been arrested in Garissa Township following an intelligence-led operation by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).The suspect, identified as Hamza Abdi Dagane, was apprehended on Wednesday in the Bulla Medina area after detectives tracked him down during the operation. According…
Turkana Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai Napotikan has defended his administration’s development record while calling for investigations into the distribution of National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) bursaries in Loima Constituency. The Governor made the remarks during the Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme held in Lomil, Loima Sub-County, where he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting inclusive economic…
Youth, women and elders in Dukana, North Horr Constituency, Marsabit County took to the streets on Wednesday to protest the deplorable state of Dukana Health Centre, accusing county and national authorities of neglect. The demonstrators cited chronic staff shortages, lack of drugs, and a run-down facility that forces patients to travel long distances for basic…
Leaders and residents of Lamu County have welcomed plans by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote to establish a crude oil refinery in the coastal county, expressing optimism that the project will stimulate economic growth and create employment opportunities. The announcement follows a directive by President William Ruto, who tasked Deputy President Kithure Kindiki with leading a…
Dozens of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) pupils at Kakitetei Village in Napeitom are being forced to attend lessons under a tree due to a severe lack of classrooms. Photos shared by their teacher, Mr. Moses Ekaale, show the young learners sitting in the open, fully exposed to intense heat, dust, and strong winds that…
Beneficiaries of the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP) in Marsabit Central have decried delays in cash transfers, saying the prolonged wait has left vulnerable households struggling to meet basic needs. Residents say the delays have affected their ability to buy food, access healthcare, and meet other essential expenses. Beneficiaries staged a protest in Marsabit Town,…
Residents of Tana North and Bangale sub-counties have been urged to voluntarily surrender all illegally held firearms as the government intensifies efforts to restore peace and security in the region. Coast Regional Commissioner Paul Rotich directed residents of Bura Constituency and surrounding areas to hand over illegal weapons to security agencies, warning that those found…
