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How a colonial boundary rule has stranded 66 Garissa schools, blocked river access

The colonial-era Three-Mile Rule and the grabbing of public land have emerged as key issues in deliberations by the National Land Commission on historical land injustices.
By Abdimalik Hajir 2026-10-07 14:45:31
Tension is high in Samburu County after suspected bandits raided Lolmolog and Morijo villages, killing eight people.
By Michael Saitoti 2026-10-04 12:36:29
Relatives of Siyad Abdi Omar and a Garissa human rights activist have called for his release, alleging he was taken by security officers in Hulugho and held at an unknown location.
By Abdimalik Hajir 2026-10-01 13:40:23
The former Garissa Governor said their success depends on the formidable unity that he said has now been shown by Shurie, promising to support his gubernatorial bid come 2032.
By Abdimalik Hajir 2026-09-30 11:40:42
Samburu County leaders are now demanding a swift damage assessment and stocktaking after several livestock were killed in the ongoing police operation in Samburu East.
By Michael Saitoti 2026-09-28 12:18:24
Residents of Samburu East have petitioned the National Assembly to summon Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to explain the loss of 517 livestock during a security operation in Waso ward.
By Daniel Chege 2026-09-28 10:51:54
Residents tell the Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen not to be swayed by political rhetoric to suspend theSamburu Security operation.
By Ali Abdi 2026-09-27 16:33:30
Lafey parliamentary aspirant Mukhtar Billow Salat has welcomed progress on the Madogashe–Mandera road, saying the project could improve transport, trade and access to services in North Eastern Kenya.
By Ismail Noor 2026-09-26 13:48:39
At least 595,000 people in Turkana and Marsabit counties are expected to benefit from a Sh4.4 billion programme to strengthen drought resilience and El Nino preparedness.
By Okumu Modachi 2026-09-17 16:24:40
Leaders in Isiolo have condemned a bandit attack that killed five people, including two police officers, in Gotu on Wednesday.
By David Njaaga 2026-09-17 15:37:00
Marsabit and Turkana counties will expand measures to improve water access, livestock production and infrastructure as the government steps up efforts to help communities cope with drought.
By David Njaaga 2026-09-17 14:01:00
Garissa’s 2027 gubernatorial race is taking shape as former governor Ali Bunow Korane seeks a comeback amid competition from several prominent politicians.
By Noel Nabiswa and Daniel Kariuki 2026-09-17 12:49:00