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Drought fuels tensions at Kenya-Ethiopia border

There are fears of fresh conflict along the Kokuro–Todonyang border corridor linking Kenya and Ethiopia, as worsening drought forces pastoralist communities into contested grazing zones.
By Lucas Ngasike 2026-01-12 17:17:16
Turkana Governor Dr. Jeremiah Lomorukai, accompanied by his wife Lilian Ekamais visited Lodwar GK Prison, where they donated four bulls and Sh500,000 to improve the welfare of inmates.
By Bakari Ang’ela 2025-12-26 15:00:00
Barow said the era of police brutality and extra-judicial killings is over and leaders will pursue the issue to its logical conclusion.
By Abdimalik Hajir 2025-12-23 14:40:02
The distraught family expressed concern of the safety and condition of Lubo who has been missing for the fifth day yesterday.
By Ali Abdi 2025-12-23 13:23:51
Three of them hail from the Borana community, Gabra has two and for the first time, the Rendille have put forward an aspirant from their side.
By Ali Abdi 2025-12-21 15:51:48
President William Ruto on Tuesday announced a development package worth more than KSh 20 billion for Turkana County.
By Bakari Ang’ela 2025-12-16 21:30:15
UDA legislators have called on Borana elders to rally behind Mohamed Tubi Jnr, the son of the late Isiolo South MP Mohamed Tubi, in the upcoming by-election on the party’s ticket.
By Bruno Mutunga 2025-12-14 12:33:37
More than two million people in arid and semi-arid counties are facing crisis-level hunger as the failed short rains push northern Kenya deeper into drought.
By David Njaaga 2025-12-05 15:26:05
Women and girls living with disabilities in Isiolo County continue to face major barriers in accessing essential services, particularly medical and reproductive healthcare.
By Bruno Mutunga 2025-12-04 16:02:05
Residents in Kilepoi village in Samburu County received piped water for the first time in 2025, more than 60 years after Kenya's independence.
By Michael Saitoti 2025-12-04 13:58:44
Women and girls living with disabilities in Isiolo County continue to face significant challenges, especially when accessing essential services such as medical and reproductive health care.
By Bruno Mutunga 2025-12-03 16:56:17
Leaders blame migrant herders for the rising insecurity in Bulesa location's Biliqo, Kom, Quro Bisan Owo and Sabarwawa grazing fields.
By Ali Abdi 2025-12-03 16:24:04