Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana has called on the National Government to release two community elders arrested following the recent inter-clan clashes in northern Tana River, insisting that investigations should instead focus on identifying and prosecuting those responsible for inciting the violence. Speaking at his official residence in Hola on Tuesday, Governor Godhana condemned the…
A 29-year-old man is in police custody after being arrested in Marsabit Town for allegedly trafficking bhang, Marsabit County Police Commander Mr. Leonard Kimaiyo has confirmed. According to Mr. Kimaiyo, vigilant officers apprehended the suspect, identified as Abdullahi Abdiharim, near the Bypass Bar in the Mountain Location area. A swift search conducted by the officers…
Several county governments, including Wajir, Siaya and Nairobi, continued processing billions of shillings in salaries through manual payroll systems despite a government directive requiring a transition to the Human Resource Information System (HRIS), a new report has revealed. According to a report by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o, county governments processed at least Sh5.19 billion…
Taita-Taveta Women Representative Lydia Haika has lauded President William Ruto for assenting to the finance legislation that officially paves the way for village elders across the country to receive monthly stipends. Speaking during a community empowerment event in Voi town, the lawmaker emphasized that the move is a historic milestone in recognizing the critical role…
With exactly 13 months left before the 2027 General Election, pro-government leaders from the Coast region have launched a major political sensitization campaign aimed at uniting the region’s vote behind the ruling administration. The campaign, spearheaded by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, seeks to alter the Coast’s traditional political leanings and consolidate its bargaining power under…
The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Alex Kamau Wachira, yesterday visited Garissa County to inspect a new transformer that has been delivered to the region to help address the persistent power outages that have affected the county. Speaking at Raya area in Garissa town, Mr. Wachira said that Garissa and its surrounding areas…
Marsabit County residents have been strongly advised to begin early preparations for expected El Niño rains, which are projected to hit the region between September and December 2026. Speaking during a Marsabit County Steering Group (CSG) meeting, the Director of the Meteorology Department for Marsabit and Isiolo Counties, Mr. John Nguyo, revealed that weather forecasts…
The government has launched a three-day Information and Communication Technology (ICT) integration training programme for 459 Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers in Marsabit County, aimed at strengthening their digital skills and improving the implementation of Competency-Based Education (CBE). The training is being conducted at Marsabit Central, Moyale and Sololo centres to equip teachers with the…
The Regional Commissioner for the North Eastern Region, John Odhiambo Otieno, has assured residents that the security situation in Garissa County has significantly improved. Speaking during a meeting that brought together chiefs and their deputies, the County Commissioner of Garissa and his team, as well as Deputy County Commissioners from all nine sub-counties of Garissa,…
