Muslims around the world have officially begun the Islamic New Year 1448 AH following the sighting of the Muharram crescent moon. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar and other countries confirmed that Tuesday, June 16, marked the first day of Muharram and the beginning of the new Hijri year. The Islamic calendar consists…
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has ordered a comprehensive audit of the county’s school feeding programme for day secondary school students following concerns over its effectiveness in reducing the financial burden on parents. The decision comes after several parents complained that they are still being required to pay high school fees despite the county government’s intervention,…
President William Ruto has arrived in Evian, France, to participate in the G7 Summit, where he is expected to represent Africa and present the continent’s development priorities before leaders of the world’s largest economies. The President is accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto and Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs…
A group of women leaders has called on Kenyans to support President William Ruto’s bid for a second term, citing what they described as his strong development record and commitment to inclusive governance. Led by Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, the leaders spoke during a women empowerment event hosted by Taita Taveta Woman Representative Lydia Haika…
Families affected by recent flooding in Tana River County have received relief assistance from the government as efforts to support vulnerable communities and strengthen disaster preparedness continue. Principal Secretary for the State Department for Special Programmes, Ismail Maalim Madey, visited Kitere and Samicha villages in Garsen Constituency, where he led the distribution of food and…
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…
Residents of Kenya’s North eastern and parts of the Eastern region are set to benefit from improved access to blood transfusion services following the official opening of the Garissa Regional Blood Transfusion Centre. Previously, blood collected in the region had to be transported to Nairobi for testing and screening, a process that often-caused delays, especially…
Late Drama: Iran Settle for 2-2 Draw Against New Zealand The recent match between Iran and New Zealand ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Los Angeles Stadium. New Zealand forward Elijah Just scored twice to put the All Whites ahead twice (7′, 54′). However, Iran fought back tenaciously both times, finding equalizers through…
Three women have appeared before the Garissa Law Courts to face charges of kidnapping and robbery with violence against another woman, in an incident that allegedly took place on June 5, 2026, in Garissa town. The suspects identified as Fartun Abdi Hassan, Hani Mohamed Salim, and Ifrah Abdi Ahmed denied the charges before Resident Magistrate…
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…
