China’s transformation of its specialty farming sector is offering lessons for farmers across the world, including in Kenya, where macadamia farming is becoming a major economic activity. The growth has also expanded beyond farming into tourism and export markets. In the city of Pu’er, coffee plantations, specialty coffee venues, and processing industries are now attracting […]

Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku has warned government officers against lateness and absenteeism following an impromptu inspection of public offices in the North Eastern region. Yunis Dekow reports.

Garissa County Teaching and Referral Hospital honoured nurses and healthcare workers for their dedication and contribution to healthcare service delivery on Friday during celebrations to mark International Nurses Week. The commemoration brought together nurses, medical trainees, healthcare institutions, county officials, and partners. The meeting underscored the critical role played by frontline healthcare workers in saving […]

MOGADISHU – Somalia’s opposition leaders have announced a major demonstration in the capital on Sunday to protest what they describe as illegal demolitions and forced evictions of poor residents by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration. Former President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed made the announcement on Wednesday, flanked by senior opposition figures. He described the planned […]

GARISSA — The Horizon Analysts and Researchers Network (HARN) has attributed the escalating tensions in Garissa and parts of Northeastern Kenya to a deepening leadership vacuum at the grassroots level, following the alleged shooting of a taxi driver by a police officer. In a press statement released today, HARN expressed deep concern over the tragic […]

NAIROBI— The Kahawa Law Courts has granted the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) a 10-day custodial order to detain Bare Sahara Ahmed, a Member of County Assembly (MCA) aspirant from Garissa County, as detectives continue probing her alleged role in a viral video containing inciteful remarks. The suspect, also referred to as Sahara Ahmed Bare […]

NAIROBI–— Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale delivered a stirring welcome address today as the World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting 2026 officially opened at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Hosted by the Aga Khan University in collaboration with Kenya’s Ministry of Health, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), […]

GARISSA— Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested Sahara Ahmed Barre, a Member of County Assembly (MCA) aspirant from Madogashe in Garissa County, in connection with an inciteful viral video circulating on social media. The video, which has sparked widespread concern, contains remarks deemed inflammatory and likely to incite division, hatred, or […]

MANDERA — In a show of political maturity and unity in Mandera North Constituency, parliamentary aspirant Dr. Omar Jibril Mohamed has expressed deep gratitude to two prominent figures who have stepped aside to support his bid for the Member of Parliament seat in the 2027 General Election. Dr. Omar Jibril Mohamed, a seasoned disaster management […]

NAIROBI— Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has firmly defended the location of a proposed multi-agency security installation, asserting that the site lies squarely within Wajir County and not in Marsabit’s Moyale Constituency as alleged. In a statement to Parliament responding to concerns raised by Moyale MP Prof. Guyo Jaldesa, CS Murkomen clarified that the facility […]

MANDERA — In a major boost to his 2027 parliamentary bid, Dr. Omar Jibril Mohamed, a seasoned disaster management expert, has received the formal endorsement of the Osman Nur family, a prominent branch of the Jibrael sub-clan in Mandera North Constituency. The endorsement, announced during a community gathering on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Rhamu […]

“My stay here in the UK was made pleasant by people like my dear sister Asha,” Dr Warui said. He was referring to Asha Sheikh Ukash, alias ‘Asha Kiwi’, a political figure from Wajir who vied for the position of Woman Rep in 2022.

MANDERA— Dr. Omar Jibril Mohamed, a respected professional with over two decades of experience in disaster management, public health, and sustainable development, has officially announced his bid for the Mandera North parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Elections. The announcement marks Dr. Omar’s renewed push for the constituency, where he previously expressed interest in both […]

Kwale County – The largest security conference ever held on African soil kicked off on Thursday in the coastal town of Diani, Kwale County, bringing together high-level delegates from across the globe. The Mashariki Cooperation Conference has attracted participants from 98 countries, alongside major international and regional security organizations and 21 security think tanks. Kenya’s […]

NAIROBI— Several airlines have announced modest airfare increases effective April 10, 2026, citing persistent disruptions in global fuel supply. I-Fly Air and Renegade Air informed passengers of the adjustments, emphasizing efforts to minimize changes while upholding safety and service standards. In its advisory, I-Fly Air stated: “There will be a slight adjustment to our airfares… […]

NAIROBI– The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has formally charged former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju with giving false information to a public officer, an offence that prosecutors say undermines public trust in law enforcement. Tuju was arraigned yesterday before Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo at the Kibera Law Courts. He faced one count of providing false […]

FRANCE— Kenya has reiterated its dedication to international policing collaboration during the ongoing INTERPOL Heads of National Central Bureaus (NCBs) Conference in Lyon, France (8–10 April 2026). Speaking on behalf of the country, outgoing Head of NCB Nairobi, Mr. Ibrahim Jillo (AIG), accompanied by Mr. Lawrence Some (CP), expressed deep appreciation to INTERPOL and its […]

MANDERA– In a powerful new book that refuses to shy away from uncomfortable truths, author Abdinoor Maalim (popularly known as Samir) has unveiled the complex soul of Mandera County through his debut work, “The Beautiful Ugly Village – Mandera”. Set for release in April, the book offers a haunting yet deeply hopeful depiction of life […]

Dr. Hussein Buro, the Director of Clinical Services at Garissa County Teaching and Referral Hospital, has demonstrated exemplary leadership in strengthening healthcare delivery in northern Kenya. Dr. Buro has built a career defined by hands-on clinical service and progressive leadership within Kenya’s public health system, particularly in Garissa County. The medical doctor has worked across […]

Sports stakeholders in Garissa County marked the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2026 on Monday with the launch of a grassroots football tournament aimed at youth empowerment and talent development. The initiative, dubbed the Noordin Badel Soccer Extravaganza, seeks to expand opportunities for young people through structured competition and talent identification across […]

GARISSA— Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has praised President William Ruto’s deliberate focus on equitable development, saying once-marginalized regions like North Eastern are steadily being transformed into hubs of opportunity. Speaking on the ongoing infrastructure push in Garissa County, Duale highlighted two flagship projects that underscore the government’s commitment to the region. “The President has […]

GARISSA— Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced the closure of 12 health facilities since March 30 over alleged serious fraud in the Social Health Authority (SHA) system, vowing a relentless pursuit to safeguard public resources meant for ordinary citizens, civil servants, teachers, police, and prison officers. Speaking on Saturday in Garissa town, CS Duale […]

NAIROBI— The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has provided a fresh update on its ongoing probe into the suspected irregular procurement of an emergency fuel cargo by the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, assuring the public that all individuals found culpable will face justice regardless of their status. In a statement, the DCI confirmed that […]

NAIROBI – The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has concluded that the reported disappearance of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju was not an abduction but a carefully orchestrated stunt designed to mislead law enforcement and the public. In an official statement, the DCI revealed that a missing person report was lodged at Karen Police Station […]