NAIROBI – Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale stood tall before the High Court on Tuesday , delivering a powerful affirmation of his commitment to the rule of law while successfully mitigating a contempt finding in the high-stakes case challenging the proposed US-funded Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Airbase. Appearing before Justice Patricia Nyaundi in […]

NAIROBI— The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations, including those arising from demonstrations and public protests between 2013 and 2025, has officially begun disbursing payments to verified victims, marking a significant step towards national healing and accountability. In the first phase of the programme announced today, 348 victims across six […]

NAIROBI— Wajir Town is poised for a major facelift following the Kenyan Government’s announcement of a landmark tender for upgrading approximately 65 kilometres of urban roads to bitumen standards. Eldas Member of Parliament Adan Keynan has warmly welcomed the development, describing it as both plausible and transformative. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), […]

NAIROBI – Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has criticized Standard Media Group for what he describes as ethnic profiling and discriminatory reporting against Kenyans of Somali origin, following a recent investigative story on alleged irregularities in the issuance of national identification documents and passports. In a statement, Duale asserted that ethnic profiling has no place […]

Garissa County marked the 2026 World Blood Donor Day celebrations with the successful collection of 350 pints of blood, a milestone hailed by local leaders as a demonstration of community solidarity and commitment to saving lives. Garissa County Boda Boda Chairman Hussein Dekow praised residents who participated in the blood donation drive, saying the turnout […]

NAIROBI — Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale on Friday chaired a bilateral meeting with a United States delegation led by Chargé d’Affaires Ms. Susan Burns to assess progress and reinforce collaboration under the US Government–Government of Kenya (USG-GoK) health partnership framework. The meeting, which builds directly on a consultative session held on 8 May […]

WAJIR – Sixty-two years after independence, Wajir is finally on the brink of possessing its first modern stadium, marking a transformative leap for the North Eastern Region. With construction now at 84% completion, the ultra-modern Wajir Stadium is being fast-tracked for unveiling during the June 1 Madaraka Day celebrations, fulfilling a decades-old dream for local […]

NAIROBI – Prominent entrepreneur and Founder of the Siyad Foundation, Siyad Abdalla, has extended warm congratulations to former Cabinet Secretary Adan Abdulla Mohamed following his appointment as the new Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). In a statement on his official Facebook account , Abdalla praised Mohamed’s distinguished career and commitment to public […]

Hawa Abdi Sahal, has been ranked among Kenya’s Top 100 Most Influential Women during the 6th Edition of the Independent Kenya Women Awards (IKWA) 2026 held in Nairobi for Gender, Social Protection and Inclusive Leadership. The annual gala, which recognises outstanding women leaders across all 47 counties, honoured influential figures in leadership, business, media, culture, […]

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… […]