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Governor Nathif assents to Garissa supplementary budget

The Governor said the budget was passed following extensive public participation and consultations with stakeholders across Garissa County.

World Health Organisation

Survivors lead campaign against urban FGM in Eastleigh

Wajir

Wajir moves to end persistent power rationing through new energy projects

Drought, displacement push millions to brink in Somalia and Ethiopia

Transport paralysis hits Garissa–Nairobi route after sharp fuel price hike

Garissa doctor warns youth against dangerous steroid misuse

Speaking to Radio Generation on Saturday, after a health awareness session, consultant physician Dr. Abdi Salat warned t...

Wajir Referral Hospital • May 16, 2026

International accreditation to boost healthcare services at Wajir Referral Hospital

The public clinical laboratory has been certified under the ISO 15189:2022 international standards. This certification e...

Mandera commissioner receives petition, calls for calm as killings probe begins

The commissioner also warned against inflammatory remarks from both political and community leaders, saying such stateme...

Somalia human rights Commission, EU hold talks on rights and institutional support

The discussions centered on shared priorities in advancing human rights protections, strengthening the rule of law, prom...

Five million Somalis face worsening humanitarian crisis - UN report

The crisis, driven by prolonged drought, destructive floods and rising global fuel prices, has left millions vulnerable...

Ex-Somali President Sheikh Sharif accuses Gov't of blocking opposition protests

In statements released on X, Sheikh Sharif, who leads the opposition Somali Future Council, said security forces had sea...

Bura Hospital performs first Caesarean Section in 7 years

The breakthrough came after a joint medical team from the Inter-County Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Res...

Umulkhier Khasim • May 11, 2026

Mandera Woman Rep accuses Jubaland Forces of harassing local communities

Speaking during a public address on Sunday, the Mandera Woman Representative claimed local communities had endured intim...

President Hassan Sheikh says Somalia entering new democratic era

Speaking in a televised address on Sunday, the Somali president described the ongoing local elections in South West Stat...

International Nurses Week: Garissa Woman Rep calls for better welfare for nurses

The legislator cited understaffing, poor working conditions, delayed employment, low pay, and the neglect of casual work...

Garissa court jails man for 20 years for defiling schoolgirl

The convict, Hussein Shafi Bilali, was found guilty of sexually assaulting Safiya Abdi Bilali in the Hagardera area of F...

Wajir • May 07, 2026

Education stakeholders in Wajir engaged on CBE rollout

It aims to educate stakeholders on the implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system.

Garissa assembly backs plan to rename streets after local heroes

The motion was introduced by Khadija Idris Mohamed, a Nominated MCA and Chairperson, Committee on Lands, Physical Planni...

Garissa County Assembly receives petition on Miraa and Muguka

The County Assembly’s Committee on County Affairs, Public Service and Intergovernmental Relations, chaired by Adow Omar...

voters • Apr 29, 2026

Mandera registers 18,241 voters as IEBC closes enhanced exercise

Mandera County IEBC coordinator, Aadan Harar, said the commission had achieved about 73% of its 25,000-voter target acro...

BBS Mall defends bodaboda zoning rules after social media backlash

In a statement sent to newsrooms on Tuesday, the mall's management insisted that the facility was not seeking to ban bod...

Garissa, DRC roll out livestock health vaccination campaign in Dadaab

The 13-day exercise, being implemented under the Area-Based Livelihoods Initiative (ABLI-G II), covers four wards: Liboi...

Somalia assumes seat on African Union Peace and Security Council

The Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expressed gratitude to all nations that supported M...

Mogadishu launches AI lab to tackle fake news in Somali language

The project, unveiled at a ceremony in Mogadishu, will use advanced technologies including Natural Language Processing (...

Garissa Referral Hospital conducts 35 free fistula surgeries

Dr. Amina Rashid, an obstetrician-gynaecologist at the facility said the program has restored the health, dignity, and c...

young innovators • Mar 31, 2026

CS Duale rallies young innovators at Garissa science fair

Duale said innovation must move beyond classrooms and into communities to improve lives and strengthen healthcare system...

KMTC Hola allows hijab after talks with Muslim leaders

A delegation of imams, ustadhs and Muslim leaders visited the campus after concerns were raised by students who said the...

transmission • Mar 26, 2026

Garissa confirms cholera amid fears of local transmission

A situation report released by the county’s Department of Health on Thursday said the case involves an 11-year-old child...

Waajid • Mar 26, 2026

Civilians killed in airstrike incident in Southwest State of Somalia

In a statement released on Wednesday, the Ministry described the incident as a “horrific assault” involving armed helico...

Trump • Mar 20, 2026

US-Israel war on Iran triggers shutdown of trade in Garissa

The traders said uncertainty in export markets, particularly across the Gulf, has forced them to halt buying to avoid ac...

weatherman • Mar 13, 2026

Disruption feared as heavy rains forecast in more than 20 counties

The weatherman raised concerns over possible flash floods, landslides and disruptions to transport and infrastructure.

World Kidney Day • Mar 13, 2026

World Kidney Day: Garissa Referral Hospital calls for early screening

World Kidney Day is marked annually on the second Thursday of March to raise awareness about the importance of kidney he...

Garissa County Referral Hospital strengthens patient records management

Garissa County Referral Hospital is transitioning to an electronic health records system, covering patient registration,...

Public participation held on Draft Child Welfare Fund Regulations for North Eastern region

The engagement, organised by the National Treasury and Economic Planning in collaboration with the State Department for...

Wajir Stadium • Mar 12, 2026

State accelerates Wajir infrastructure projects ahead of Madaraka Day

PS Raymond Omollo said the Wajir Stadium project has already created employment for more than 400 people daily and is ex...

water levels • Mar 10, 2026

Flood alert issued as River Tana water levels rise in Garissa

Daud Ahmed, the Garissa branch coordinator of the Kenya Red Cross Society, warned that communities in low-lying areas sh...

1,032-unit Garissa public works housing scheme pushes for inclusive urban growth

The flagship initiative of President William Ruto under the national housing agenda is aimed at expanding access to dece...

Somalia • Feb 28, 2026

AUSSOM hosts Iftar for Somali officials, partners in Mogadishu

It brought together senior Federal Government officials and international partners to mark the holy month of Ramadan.

Wajir County • Feb 23, 2026

Wajir Iftar initiative supports vulnerable households

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi flagged off 915 tonnes of essential food supplies, including sifted maize, fortified porr...

Mandera families face starvation after losing herds to drought

Coupled with water scarcity and widespread livestock deaths, the risks of disease outbreaks and malnutrition continue to...

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud stresses Africa’s peacekeeping role

Hassan Sheikh called for urgent reforms within the United Nations system to reflect current global realities.

Ruto announces reopening of Mandera Border Post

Speaking in Mandera on Thursday, the President said the reopening would restore connectivity between communities on both...

Zeitun Aden • Feb 12, 2026

Young Entrepreneurs Summit held in Garissa with focus on empowerment

The event brought together aspiring entrepreneurs, business leaders, and youth from across the county.

SUPKEM strengthens health partnerships to combat syndemic diseases

SUPKEM National Chairman Al-Hajj Hassan Ole Naado led a delegation of senior officials to the National Syndemic Diseases...

News • Feb 06, 2026

Operational Maalimin Division to enhance governance and local development

Garissa Governor Nathif Jama, Lagdera MP Mohamed Abdikadir, Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo and other local...

SUPKEM welcomes tax exemption on dates ahead of Ramadan

Sheikh Salat lauded the exemption, saying it reflects the government’s appreciation of the cultural and spiritual signif...

Police reassure public after chief, teacher killed in Hulugho attack

A multi-agency security team has been deployed and is actively pursuing the perpetrators, with operations underway to ap...

Chief, teacher killed in suspected Al Shabaab attack in Garissa

Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo confirmed the incident, saying security agencies had intensified operations...

World Ocean Conference • Jan 21, 2026

Mombasa eyes Blue Economy hub status ahead of World Ocean Conference

The County Government of Mombasa views international cooperation as a critical pillar in addressing climate change, mari...

Garissa hosts farmers’ field day to promote climate-smart livelihoods

Governor Nathif Jama said the field day reflects the county’s integrated approach to agriculture, health, nutrition, and...