IDs to be issued within 21 days, PS says
PS Julius Bitok said the government will ensure that identity (ID) cards are issued within 21 days upon application.
By Hassan Barisa 9 months ago
IDs to be issued within 21 days, PS says
Police arrest 15 fraud suspects in Hola
The suspects, who included 10 women and five men allegedly operated their illegal activities in the heart of Hola town.
By Hassan Barisa 10 months ago
Police arrest 15 fraud suspects in Hola
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Boda boda man beat well-heeled rivals to ride his way to assembly
Paul Maro won the Mikinduni ward seat on an Orange Democratic Movement party ticket. He dropped out of school in Form Two in 2012, while studying in Hola.
By Hassan Barisa 1 year ago
Boda boda man beat well-heeled rivals to ride his way to assembly
Uhuru Kenyatta meets Election observers
The election observers emphasized that they have learnt a lot from the elections in Kenya and will share the good example of real democracy, institutional credibility and upholding the rule of law.
By Hassan Barisa 1 year ago
Uhuru Kenyatta meets Election observers
The last-minute dash
Election 2022: The last-minute dash
By Hassan Barisa 1 year ago
The last-minute dash
Government asks residents to help identify three naked bodies found in bush
Three bodies found in a bush on the Hola-Garissa road on Sunday evening are yet to be identified.
By Hassan Barisa 2 years ago
Government asks residents to help identify three naked bodies found in bush
Kenya Kwanza fault Uhuru, Raila over 'handshake' goodies
Kenya Kwanza has accused President Uhuru and Raila of lying to Kenyans that their 'Handshake' would be beneficial to the country.
By Hassan Barisa 2 years ago
Kenya Kwanza fault Uhuru, Raila over 'handshake' goodies
Mediators to hear land rows in bid to clear case backlog
Tana River Principal Magistrate Alloys Ndege will chair the committee.
By Hassan Barisa 2 years ago
Mediators to hear land rows in bid to clear case backlog
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
Raila, DP Ruto clash at the Coast over law change
Raila argued that BBI will increase allocation to the counties for development while the DP said supporters of the documents are only after positions.
By Hassan Barisa and Nehmiah Okwembah 2 years ago
Raila, DP Ruto clash at the Coast over law change
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
428 KCPE candidates 'missing'
The government is tracking down the missing candidates.
By Weldon Kipkemoi and Hassan Barisa 3 years ago
428 KCPE candidates 'missing'
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
Keroche heiress lover to undergo mental test
Judge orders psychiatric evaluation of murder suspect Omar Lali Omar
By Willis Oketch and Hassan Barisa 3 years ago
Keroche heiress lover to undergo mental test
Suspect in Keroche heiress murder case ordered to undergo mental test
Under Kenyan law and procedures a murder suspect's mental health or sanity must be tested before they can plead
By Willis Oketch and Hassan Barisa 3 years ago
Suspect in Keroche heiress murder case ordered to undergo mental test
Dozens of worshippers in Kwale, Hola arrested and quarantined
Police in Kwale County have arrested dozens of worshippers for flouting government directives put in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
By Weldon Kipkemoi and Hassan Barisa 3 years ago
Dozens of worshippers in Kwale, Hola arrested and quarantined
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
‘Militants’ cause fear in village
The alleged militants entered in small groups at around 6.30pm, posing as guards
By Jane Mugambi and Hassan Barisa 4 years ago
‘Militants’ cause fear in village
Hunt for injured militia widens
Three people were killed when armed attackers struck three buses travelling to Lamu.
By Hassan Barisa and Renson Mnyamwezi 4 years ago
Hunt for injured militia widens
No help yet for trapped Tana Delta residents
Local leaders ask State to construct dykes to address the destructive flooding in the region.
By Philip Mwakio and Hassan Barisa 4 years ago
No help yet for trapped Tana Delta residents
MP’s incitement sparks tension in disputed border
Video clip on the internet shows leader demanding areas claimed by Tana and calling for demolition of structures.
By Benard Sanga and Hassan Barisa 4 years ago
MP’s incitement sparks tension in disputed border
Leaders call for action to calm tension along Tana River and Garissa border
Tension is building up on along the Tana River and Garissa boundaries causing some residents to flee the area.
By Benard Sanga and Hassan Barisa 4 years ago
Leaders call for action to calm tension along Tana River and Garissa border
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
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