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Ruto to reopen Kenya-Somalia border in April after 15 years

President William Ruto will officiate the reopening of the Kenya-Somalia border in April, ending a 15-year closure imposed during the Al-Shabaab insurgency.
By David Njaaga 2026-02-12 17:43:33
Retired Mandera Chief Mohamed Hajji Bullow on Wednesday apologised after remarks questioning the citizenship of North Eastern leaders triggered political backlash.
By Benard Orwongo 2026-02-04 18:06:00
Patriarchal leadership structures and entrenched clan-based politics continue to restrict women’s participation in elective leadership in Northern Kenya.
By Bruno Mutunga 2026-02-04 09:40:32
Intelligence reports have warned of a possible outbreak of violence between herders from Isiolo and those migrating from the North Eastern counties of Wajir and Garissa.
By Ali Abdi 2026-02-03 07:00:00
Questions have been raised on how bandits continue to dare to raid estates on the outskirts of Isiolo town with impunity, with no leader talking about it in public.
By Ali Abdi 2026-02-02 10:22:13
The residents say their fundamental rights have been ignored as Bori remains without clean water, a functional health facility, passable roads, or mobile and internet connectivity.
By Bruno Mutunga 2026-01-31 12:42:03
The officer, identified as Police Constable Nicholas Omwenga, attached to the Duse GSU camp, was found in his tent with a gunshot wound.
By Fred Kagonye 2026-01-30 12:27:45
Leaders urged the Aulihan Ugaas to endorse Mohamed Muktar Shidiye, saying that the elders asked him to step down in favour of Governor Nathif Jama during the 2022 General Election.
By Abdimalik Hajir 2026-01-19 16:08:11
UDA nominee for Isiolo South parliamentary seat, Tubi Mohamed Tubi, has received a major boost after getting endorsement from various clans and political leaders.
By Ali Abdi 2026-01-18 15:56:16
Kenyan police declined to specify the nature of the retaliation or the purpose of the incident, even after a follow-up by a Standard Group correspondent.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 2026-01-15 09:42:55
Two police officers killed, two others seriously injured in suspected IED attack at Kulun border post on the Mandera-Somalia border, authorities say.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 2026-01-15 08:29:50
Residents say that since the establishment of county governments, they have never benefited from any county-funded development water projects.
By Abdimalik Hajir 2026-01-14 14:02:14