Tana River woman gets 20-years in jail for sexually preying on boys
Margarete Nyokabi guilty of engaging in unlawful sex with the boy after picking him up from their home within Bura irrigation settlement scheme.
By Hassan Barisa 2 years ago
Tana River woman gets 20-years in jail for sexually preying on boys
Impeached Tana River county assembly Speaker blocked from accessing office
This is the second time Nkaduda was blocked outside the assembly as he tried to meet his allies to settle their differences.
By Hassan Barisa 2 years ago
Impeached Tana River county assembly Speaker blocked from accessing office
Embattled speaker Justin Nkaduda locked out of office
Embattled Speaker Justin Nkaduda was yesterday barred from accessing his office despite a court order allowing him to resume work.
By Hassan Barisa 2 years ago
Embattled speaker Justin Nkaduda locked out of office
Danson Mungatana and traders petition to legalise local brews trade
Traders have appealed to the local county assembly to enact a law that will legalise local brews to save them from police harassment.
By Hassan Barisa 2 years ago
Danson Mungatana and traders petition to legalise local brews trade
Raila allies bury hatchet, promise 'new beginning'
In a tense meeting in Hola town yesterday, Mumma directed the three camps to reconcile.
By Hassan Barisa 2 years ago
Raila allies bury hatchet, promise 'new beginning'
Over 60,000 people facing starvation in Tana River county
Over 60,000 people are facing starvation in Tana River County; affected communities been put into a hunger safety programme.
By Hassan Barisa 2 years ago
Over 60,000 people facing starvation in Tana River county
Tana River official suspended over Sh57m bounced cheques
Over 30 college and university students in Tana River were affected after the cheques they were issued bounced.
By Hassan Barisa 2 years ago
Tana River official suspended over Sh57m bounced cheques
Tana River MCAs impeach Speaker Justin Nkaduda
Tana River County Assembly Speaker Justin Nkaduda impeached over alleged incompetence, misconduct and abuse of office; 22 MCAs voted for his ouster
By Hassan Barisa 2 years ago
Tana River MCAs impeach Speaker Justin Nkaduda
Yusuf Haji’s six months salary to be donated to charity
The salary the former Garissa Senator Yusuf Haji earned for the six months he was unwell to be donated to less fortunate families.
By Hassan Barisa 3 years ago
Yusuf Haji’s six months salary to be donated to charity
Pastoralists among big winners in referendum proposals, says Gideon
The governor said as a region, they have unanimously agreed to pass the document.
By Hassan Barisa 3 years ago
Pastoralists among big winners in referendum proposals, says Gideon
FM stations halt service over debt
According to station managers of Tana FM and Amani FM, the county has not paid for services offered despite pleas for them to pay.
By Hassan Barisa 3 years ago
FM stations halt service over debt
One killed in Tana River clashes as police intensify patrols
Reports from the ground indicate that at least 10 people have been taken to Garissa General Hospital with severe wounds.
By Hassan Barisa 3 years ago
One killed in Tana River clashes as police intensify patrols
Covid-19: Nurses abandon hospitals
The striking workers were demanding Covid-19 medical training allowances and immediate overhaul of senior medical officials in the county
By Hassan Barisa 3 years ago
Covid-19: Nurses abandon hospitals
Governor’s residence closes due to corona
Health executive Javan Bonaya said four staff members and 12 other people tested positive at the residence
By Hassan Barisa 3 years ago
Governor’s residence closes due to corona
Police intercept trucks, arrest driver and torch miraa
County has banned sale and transportation of miraa to contain the spread of coronavirus
By Hassan Barisa 4 years ago
Police intercept trucks, arrest driver and torch miraa
Garsen MP tests negative for coronavirus
Garsen MP Ali Wario Hashaka has tested negative for coronavirus.
By Hassan Barisa 4 years ago
Garsen MP tests negative for coronavirus
Police hunting for Garsen MP for declining Covid-19 test
Tana River police are hunting for Garsen MP Ali Wario Ashaka and his family who allegedly refused to be screened for coronavirus.
By Hassan Barisa 4 years ago
Police hunting for Garsen MP for declining Covid-19 test
Chinese abandon work site in Tana River
Engineers left for Nairobi after they came under pressure from local residents and leaders who wanted them screened for coronavirus
By Hassan Barisa 4 years ago
Chinese abandon work site in Tana River
Two KCSE centres merged over floods in Tana River
Some 98 KCSE candidates from two secondary schools in Tana River County have been forced to sit exam at one centre.
By Hassan Barisa 4 years ago
Two KCSE centres merged over floods in Tana River
Bodies of two sisters found floating on River Tana
They reportedly fell in the crocodile-infested river after the water point they were standing on to draw water collapsed.
By Hassan Barisa 4 years ago
Bodies of two sisters found floating on River Tana
Sh67m mango plant roars back to life after years of lying idle
Tana River-based mango pulp manufacturer, Galole Fruit Processing Factory, is back in operation after years of being dormant.
By Hassan Barisa 4 years ago
Sh67m mango plant roars back to life after years of lying idle
Mango plant roars back to life after years of lying idle
The plant will serve 30,000 mango farmers from Tana River, Lamu and Kilifi counties.
By Hassan Barisa 4 years ago
Mango plant roars back to life after years of lying idle
Plot owners to lose land over unpaid rates
The residents said that the land in question belongs to them for purpose of grazing their animals.
By Hassan Barisa 4 years ago
Plot owners to lose land over unpaid rates
Debate on Muslims’ holy day
A majority will mark Idd-ul-Adha, which is celebrated to mark the end of the pilgrimage to Mecca, today, which is also a public holiday.
By Hassan Barisa 4 years ago
Debate on Muslims’ holy day
BBI meeting in Tana River fails after heavy rains
BBI meeting in Tana River fails after plane unable to land in Hola due to flooding
By Hassan Barisa 4 years ago
 BBI meeting in Tana River fails after heavy rains
Leaders want census halted in Tana River over skewed hiring
Leaders vowed not to let outsiders run the exercise yet they have enough jobless youth who can do it.
By Hassan Barisa 4 years ago
Leaders want census halted in Tana River over skewed hiring
Medics call off strike after deal
There was relief at Hola Referral Hospital as the medics attended to patients who had been left on their own following the strike
By Hassan Barisa 4 years ago
Medics call off strike after deal
Tobacco can sets off panic in mosque
As word spread that a suspected explosive had been cited, worshipers filed out in panic as police cordoned the mosque.
By Hassan Barisa 4 years ago
Tobacco can sets off panic in mosque
Anxiety as officers face sack, reshuffle
Top executives and chief officers in the county could be moved or sacked.
By Hassan Barisa 4 years ago
Anxiety as officers face sack, reshuffle
Man hacked to death over insult
Police appealed to members of the public to avoid taking the law into their hands even if they are offended
By Hassan Barisa 5 years ago
Man hacked to death over insult
Officers disperse Pokomo elders
The participants, who had arrived in buses, fled with their luggage and food, fearing arrest.
By Hassan Barisa 5 years ago
Officers disperse Pokomo elders
County sacks 25 revenue staff for ‘poor performance’
The cess collection workers received letters indicating that their services had been terminated for alleged poor performance.
By Hassan Barisa 5 years ago
County sacks 25 revenue staff for ‘poor performance’
Governor changes tack on tenders
Godhana said all procurement shall be done thorough open competitive bidding
By Hassan Barisa 5 years ago
Governor changes tack on tenders
Security officers dig more clues at the Coast after Dusit attack
Search for more terror suspects after the recent 14 Riverside Drive attack in Nairobi has been extended to parts of Tana River and Lamu counties.
By Hassan Barisa 5 years ago
Security officers dig more clues at the Coast after Dusit attack
Tana River and national govt clash over proposed KMTC site
The county government and State have differed over the location of the proposed medical training college.
By Hassan Barisa 5 years ago
Tana River and national govt clash over proposed KMTC site
KCSE candidate hospitalised after fight with lover
A KCSE candidate was rushed to Hola Hospital in Garissa County after she was hit by her classmate over what is believed to be love gone sour.
By Hassan Barisa 5 years ago
KCSE candidate hospitalised after fight with lover
Governor Godhana orders workers' head count
A directive by Governor Godhana Dhadho for a headcount to unmask ghost stirs panic in county employees
By Hassan Barisa 5 years ago
Governor Godhana orders workers' head count
Rebel ODM MPs vow to back Ruto for top seat
Coast MPs allied to DP William Ruto have vowed to mobilise the region’s residents to vote for “the right president” as a bloc in 2022.
By Hassan Barisa 5 years ago
Rebel ODM MPs vow to back Ruto for top seat
When dead cats turned up inside Tana River County Assembly
Another dead cat has been found in the county assembly.
By Hassan Barisa 5 years ago
When dead cats turned up inside Tana River County Assembly
New county emblem 'to aid peace, unity'
Some residents have opposed the image of a monkey on the coat of arms as they consider the primate a curse because it destroys crops.
By Hassan Barisa 5 years ago
New county emblem 'to aid peace, unity'
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