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Corruption, lapses in regulatory bodies will collapse the country

If left unregulated, the selfish human decision often destroys the collective interest of society. That is why any malfunction and lapses coming from these agencies will destroy the country.

By Mohamud Abdi 2 months ago

Corruption, lapses in regulatory bodies will collapse the country

Water Resources Authority to roll out water project for five Asal counties

Water Resources Authority to roll out water project for five Asal counties

By Modachi Okumu and Abdi Maalim 3 months ago

Family seeks answers after two sisters die mysteriously

Family seeks answers after two sisters die mysteriously

By Tasmima Ibrahim Abdi 3 months ago

State should tread cautiously in its bid stabilise economy

State should tread cautiously in its bid stabilise economy

By CPA Abdisitar, Abdisitar Mohamed 4 months ago

Security officers repulse al Shabaab attack in Garissa

Authorities repulse attempted Al Shabaab attack at Bohole 5, Hagadera refugee camp in Garissa; KDF pursuing assailants, Ag. County Commissioner Solomon Chesut says.

By Abdimalik Hajir 4 months ago

Security officers repulse al Shabaab attack in Garissa

EAC pillars in sync with Kenya's bottom-up economic agenda

Kenya's economic and political interests are conjoined to the EAC, a regional economic project that hitherto has safeguarded its interests.

By Abdi Dubat 4 months ago

EAC pillars in sync with Kenya's bottom-up economic agenda

Why once popular George Weah lost presidential elections in Liberia

George Weah's loss remains a lesson to all leaders that citizens are alive to realities of how their affairs are run.

By Mohamud Abdi 4 months ago

Why once popular George Weah lost presidential elections in Liberia

Flood victims in Garissa decry lack of government support, basic amenities

Hundreds of individuals displaced by floods in Garissa County on Tuesday, November 28, expressed dissatisfaction with the poor living conditions and the absence of government assistance.

By Abdimalik Hajir 4 months ago

Flood victims in Garissa decry lack of government support, basic amenities

We will fight terror devoid of extrajudicial processes, CS Kindiki

"I would like to announce here that this administration will fight terrorism without hurting our people and without involvement of extra judicial killings and processes," said Kindiki.

By Abdimalik Hajir 5 months ago

We will fight terror devoid of extrajudicial processes, CS Kindiki

Blood, tears of children in Gaza should prick world's conscience

The world should be gripped by the atrocities and ask; How many more children must lose their lives for the world to act and stop the madness?

By Mohamud Abdi 5 months ago

Blood, tears of children in Gaza should prick world's conscience

Ijara MP Calls for the release of three abductees

Abdi said he would support security agencies involved in protecting the area against Al-Shabaab militants.

By Abdimalik Hajir 6 months ago

Ijara MP Calls for the release of three abductees

Create North Eastern advisory office, Fafi MP tells Ruto

"As UDA, we want a special martial plan for Northern Kenya in terms of Education, Security, Drought flood, empowering youth and the Economy in the area," said the MP.

By Abdimalik Hajir 6 months ago

Create North Eastern advisory office, Fafi MP tells Ruto

Beef up security in Fafi, MP tells government

Yakub said terrorist attacks only served to create fear among the residents and that there was a need for concerted efforts in dealing with the insurgents.

By Abdimalik Hajir 6 months ago

Beef up security in Fafi, MP tells government

Strong political goodwill critical in addressing systemic corruption

In Kenya today, the high cost of living, unemployment and endemic corruption and poor service delivery of public institutions are the issues bedevilling the country.

By Mohamud Abdi 6 months ago

Strong political goodwill critical in addressing systemic corruption

Early marriages and FGM still rife in Tana River County

Tana River Deputy Governor Mahad Loka stated that most parents are still encouraging retrogressive practices.

By Abdimalik Hajir 6 months ago

Early marriages and FGM still rife in Tana River County

Why Garissa County Assembly is restless

"We have a letter from ODM against the changes and a court order but it seems all those are not being taken into consideration, we will be going back to the court," he said.

By Abdimalik Hajir 7 months ago

Why Garissa County Assembly is restless

Corruption will undermine fight against climate change in Africa

Climate declaration strategies might not achieve the impacts anticipated like those before if the underlying challenges of corruption are not adequately addressed.

By Mohamud M. Abdi 7 months ago

Corruption will undermine fight against climate change in Africa

Garissa MCAs fight over House leadership

Other changes saw Sankuri ward MCA Abdirahman Borr replaced by Abdirahman Muktar as the Deputy Leader of Majority.

By Abdimalik Hajir 7 months ago

Garissa MCAs fight over House leadership

Six killed in Garissa in suspected inter-clan war

Six people were killed by unknown gunmen in Bukore, Garissa County, in a suspected inter-clan conflict, regional police boss John Otieno says.

By Abdimalik Hajir, Abdimalik Hajir and Winfrey Owino 8 months ago

Six killed in Garissa in suspected inter-clan war

Government commence process to de-register Kenyans from UNHCR

An estimation of over 40,000 Kenyans majority of teenagers who found themselves in the UN's refugee agency, could not secure Kenya's citizenship.

By Abdimalik Hajir 8 months ago

Government commence process to de-register Kenyans from UNHCR

State should provide access to affordable treatment for fistula patients

Fistula strikes about 50,000 to 100,000 women and girls every year, mainly in resource poor countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.

By Rukia Abdinasir 8 months ago

State should provide access to affordable treatment for fistula patients

Garissa University smarts from terror attack, conduct graduations

Local leaders raised concerns over the mass exodus of teachers from the region under the pretext of security.

By Abdimalik Hajir 9 months ago

Garissa University smarts from terror attack, conduct graduations

Why Garissa plays huge role in Jubaland politics

Abdi Ali Rage, a former senior advisor for ex-Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmojo has been making inroads in Kenya's Garissa County in his bid to unseat Ahmed Mohamed Islam.

By Abdimalik Hajir 10 months ago

Why Garissa plays huge role in Jubaland politics

8 KDF soldiers killed in terror Garissa attack

The soldiers are said to have been on a mission to recover one of their vehicles that had stalled when the one they were travelling in ran over an IED.

By Abdimalik Ismail Hajir 10 months ago

8 KDF soldiers killed in terror Garissa attack

Why NEP plays significant role in Jubaland politics

Rage has been busy meeting local elders in Garissa and Nairobi who are perceived to have influence in the semi-autonomous region whose power seat is in the port city of Kismayu.

By Abdimalik Hajir 10 months ago

Why NEP plays significant role in Jubaland politics

Action plan to counter violent extremism launched

"They bring unique perspectives, ensure inclusivity, and prioritize social welfare, they transform societies by building bridges where there were once divisions," he added.

By Abdimalik Hajir 10 months ago

Action plan to counter violent extremism launched

Isiolo governor Guyo ditches Jubilee for UDA

Secretary General Malala as smaller Kenya Kwanza parties fold and join UDA ahead of the next elections.

By Ali Abdi 10 months ago

Isiolo governor Guyo ditches Jubilee for UDA

Aden Duale: Azimio secession calls detrimental to national unity

Defence Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, has criticised calls for secession by Azimio la Umoja One-Kenya leaders, terming the move as detrimental.

By Abdimalik Hajir 10 months ago

Aden Duale: Azimio secession calls detrimental to national unity

Awer community starving due to security operation in Boni Forest

The forest is a no-go zone due to security operations. This means supplies into the forest have been disrupted.

By Abdimalik Hajir 10 months ago

Awer community starving due to security operation in Boni Forest

Hope for Garissa villagers after borehole sinking

They urged other stakeholders not to wait for large amounts of funds to be raised, but instead to make small but impactful donations.

By Abdimalik Hajir 11 months ago

Hope for Garissa villagers after borehole sinking

Women targeted in fight against terrorism

We know that violent extremism presents one of the greatest security threats to Kenya. Garissa County has been one of the most affected.

By Abdimalik Hajir 11 months ago

Women targeted in fight against terrorism

Kindiki's 21-day rule on IDs not followed, research body says

Interior Ministry's 21-day directive for national identification cards application is not being followed.

By Abdimalik Hajir 1 year ago

Kindiki's 21-day rule on IDs not followed, research body says

Three feared dead after elephants invade Isiolo town, destroy prison farm

KWS' Mugo blamed the biting drought for the incident saying it had greatly affected wildlife forcing them to venture out of parks in search of pasture and water.

By Ali Abdi 1 year ago

Three feared dead after elephants invade Isiolo town, destroy prison farm

Isiolo Gold mine tragedy: photos

Three people died and scores others were injured after an illegal gold mine they were working in collapsed in Isiolo County.

By Ali Abdi 1 year ago

Isiolo Gold mine tragedy: photos

Three dead, scores trapped in collapsed Isiolo gold mine

Three people died and scores others were injured after an illegal gold mine they were working in collapse in Isiolo County.; Rescue team from Kenya and British army underway.

By Ali Abdi 1 year ago

Three dead, scores trapped in collapsed Isiolo gold mine

Bandits kill three herders, steal 200 camels at Mulango area in Isiolo County

The bandits, believed to be drawn from within Isiolo and a neighboring county, stole, among others, a G3 rifle from a Kenya Police Reservist (KPR) at Taqwa estate in Isiolo town.

By Ali Abdi 1 year ago

Bandits kill three herders, steal 200 camels at Mulango area in Isiolo County

Garissa chiefs use donkey carts to drive up school enrolment

The low enrollment of children in schools, noted an administrator, was a result of constant terror attacks that resulted in teachers leaving the area.

By Abdimalik Hajir 1 year ago

Garissa chiefs use donkey carts to drive up school enrolment

Hope as new cancer care centre opened to public

Residents of the region have for a long time travelled long distances, with others going abroad to countries like India to access treatment.

By Abdimalik Ismail Hajir 1 year ago

Hope as new cancer care centre opened to public

UDA's Dekow Mohamed wins Garissa Township MP by-election

Dekow clinched the seat after garnering 11,572 votes against UDM's Nasir Dolal who got 8,158 votes.

By Abdimalik Hajir 1 year ago

UDA's Dekow Mohamed wins Garissa Township MP by-election

Developing: Low voter turnout in Kandara and Garissa by-elections

Low voter turnout witnessed in Kandara and Garissa Township parliamentary by-elections, voting started at 6am.

By Boniface Gikandi and Abdimalik Hajir 1 year ago

Developing: Low voter turnout in Kandara and Garissa by-elections

All set for Garissa by-election as IEBC pledges fairness

More than 54,000 voters will cast their votes in 103 polling stations to elect an MP and succeed Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale

By Abdimalik Hajir 1 year ago

All set for Garissa by-election as IEBC pledges fairness

World Bank austerity measures worsen matters in poor countries

Countries facing economic problems are supposed to take austerity measures before the Bretton Woods institution can lend them and save their currencies from collapse.

By Abdirahman Bilacha 1 year ago

World Bank austerity measures worsen matters in poor countries

Police shoot two dead in Isiolo, say they were escorting illegal Ethiopian immigrants

Isiolo County Commissioner Geoffrey Odoming alleged the two were escorting 70 foreigners on foot and motorbikes in the bush and defied orders to stop.

By Ali Abdi 1 year ago

Police shoot two dead in Isiolo, say they were escorting illegal Ethiopian immigrants

Establish emergency medical treatment fund now

The Health Act defines a medical emergency as an acute situation of injury or illness that poses an immediate risk to life or health of a person.

By Abdi Mohamed 1 year ago

Establish emergency medical treatment fund now

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