Suspected Al Shabaab kill six police reservists

The insurgents raided a camp in Fafi, Garissa County, on Sunday morning. The dawn attack left four officers injured.

By 2 months ago

MP faults governor over creation of new settlements in Ijara

Ijara Member of Parliament Abdi Ali Abdi has called for abolition of colonial three-mile rule, saying it was hurting his constituents.

By 4 months ago

Stop profiling public servants, Duale defends Noordin Haji and Amin

There have been sustained attacks on the NIS boss following Public Service CS Justin Muturi’s claims that the outfit had abducted his son Leslie Muturi.

By 4 months ago

Suspected Al Shabaab kill six police reservists

The insurgents raided a camp in Fafi, Garissa County, on Sunday morning. The dawn attack left four officers injured.

By 2 months ago

MP faults governor over creation of new settlements in Ijara

Ijara Member of Parliament Abdi Ali Abdi has called for abolition of colonial three-mile rule, saying it was hurting his constituents.

By 4 months ago

Stop profiling public servants, Duale defends Noordin Haji and Amin

There have been sustained attacks on the NIS boss following Public Service CS Justin Muturi’s claims that the outfit had abducted his son Leslie Muturi.

By 4 months ago

Suspected Al Shabaab kill six police reservists

The insurgents raided a camp in Fafi, Garissa County, on Sunday morning. The dawn attack left four officers injured.

By 2 months ago

MP faults governor over creation of new settlements in Ijara

Ijara Member of Parliament Abdi Ali Abdi has called for abolition of colonial three-mile rule, saying it was hurting his constituents.

By 4 months ago

Stop profiling public servants, Duale defends Noordin Haji and Amin

There have been sustained attacks on the NIS boss following Public Service CS Justin Muturi’s claims that the outfit had abducted his son Leslie Muturi.

By 4 months ago

10 people killed, 26 injured in Garissa road crash

At least 10 people killed, 26 others injured after a bus rams into a trailer at Katumba on Nairobi-Garissa highway, Bangal Sub-County Police Commander Ephraim Karaim confirms.

By Abdimalik Hajir 10 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 1 year ago

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 1 year ago

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 1 year ago

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 1 year ago

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 1 year ago

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 1 year ago

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 1 year ago

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 1 year ago

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 1 year ago

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 1 year ago

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 1 year ago

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 1 year ago

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 1 year ago

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 1 year ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

Over 39,000 children under five are malnourished, says official

Experts say malnutrition inhibits a child's growth and limits their productivity in future. Four children have died since January due to malnutrition-related complications in Garissa County.

By Abdimalik Hajir 2 years ago

During political transitions, children with disabilities are often forgotten

The incoming government should increase the support accorded to special needs schools as buying resources is more expensive compared to buying an exercise book costing sh100.

By Abdimalik Hajir 2 years ago

Chaos disrupts Raila Odinga's rally in Garissa

Korane and Jama have renewed political rivalry over the governorship race. Azimio brigade has been on a weeklong tour in the Northern region.

By Abdimalik Hajir 2 years ago

Fire razes Garissa's famous market

Property of unknown value destroyed in last night's fire at Garissa's Suq Mugdi market, cause yet to be established, OCPD James Ngetich says.

By Abdimalik Hajir 2 years ago

Divorce a threat to children's welfare, says officer

Other issues affecting children in the region include Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), child marriages, neglect, discrimination, online abuse and stigma against children with disability.

By Abdimalik Hajir 2 years ago

Lion ‘eats’ herder in Garissa

Omar's blood-soaked kikoi was found a few meters from where his remains were.

By Abdimalik Hajir 3 years ago

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Yes, your husband is still someone’s son

Most of the time, these men who have been ‘pulled’ from their families, will always be present in the other family.

By Beryl Wanga Itindi 4 years ago