According to the police, the suspects had been intercepting motorists and robbing them at gunpoint, prompting officers to mount an operation to stop further attacks along the route
By Chrispho OwuorA Public Health Emergency Operations Centre has also been fully activated, with county and sub-county coordination meetings continuing. Health facilities in affected areas have also been placed on high alert, while surveillance, active screening, investigation and reporting of suspected cases have been strengthened
By Chrispho OwuorThe suspect was wanted in connection with offences committed within Garissa Township and remains in police custody pending arraignment
By Chrispho OwuorThe service, launched on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, will operate four times a week — on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays — from Wilson Airport. The airline said fares will start from Sh9,000, with flights departing Nairobi at 11 am and arriving in Garissa at 11:50 am
By Chrispho OwuorDuale argued that Kenya's governance model should be anchored on parliamentary representation, where voters elect Members of Parliament in their constituencies and the political party or coalition that secures the majority of seats takes over government.
By Bradley BosireAccording to police, the raid was mounted after investigators received information linking the premises to the handling of suspected stolen property. Officers moved in and recovered the electronic devices before arresting two suspects believed to be connected to the business.
By David AbonyoNDMA Chief Executive Hared Adan said the country's drought status remains stable and is expected to remain normal until the end of July. However, he cautioned that changing conditions could see some counties move into the alert category in the coming months, underscoring the need for continued preparedness.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Governor said the budget was passed following extensive public participation and consultations with stakeholders across Garissa County.
By Yunis DekowAuthorities say officers overpowered suspects, secured the area, and recovered communication devices, weapons-related materials, and logistical supplies. The operation is part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to disrupt extremist networks and enhance public safety.
By Chrispho OwuorThe legislator cited understaffing, poor working conditions, delayed employment, low pay, and the neglect of casual workers as some of the major challenges facing the country’s healthcare sector.
By Yunis DekowRuku noted that earlier visits had revealed persistent challenges such as delayed reporting, absenteeism, and long queues of citizens waiting for services, though he said some improvement had been recorded after ministry interventions.
By Bradley BosireThe County Assembly’s Committee on County Affairs, Public Service and Intergovernmental Relations, chaired by Adow Omar has been receiving submissions from relevant stakeholders and government institutions.
By Yunis DekowAccording to Duale, the upgrade will raise the substation’s total capacity to 38 MVA, representing a fourfold increase since its commissioning.
By Bradley BosireInterior CS Kipchumba Murkomen told the Senate that an officer accused of shooting and killing a civilian at Modika roadblock in Garissa is on the run. He said IPOA is investigating and the suspect will face court once arrested.
By Chrispho OwuorA situation report released by the county’s Department of Health on Thursday said the case involves an 11-year-old child from Dekaburey village in Iftin ward.
By Yunis DekowDaud Ahmed, the Garissa branch coordinator of the Kenya Red Cross Society, warned that communities in low-lying areas should take early precautions as the river continues to swell.
By Yunis DekowIn a statement issued on Tuesday, the National Police Service (NPS) said the arrests followed a swift, joint operation by officers from Dagahaley Police Station and the Dadaab Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
By David AbonyoScheduled for completion by April, 2026 these upgrades will enable the airstrip to accommodate larger planes and support daily flights to Nairobi, transforming the facility into a functional regional aviation hub.
By Bradley BosireCounty Secretary Mohamud Mursal said Garissa has exceeded the legal threshold for employing persons with disabilities (PWDs) within the county public service, an achievement he attributed to deliberate leadership and policy commitment.
By Yunis DekowEmpowerwithIT, a local non-profit, says the region is at risk of being locked out of Kenya’s digital economy without urgent investment.
By Samuel OtienoGovernor Nathif Jama said his administration had allocated funds for what he described as “one of the most important health investments in a generation,” crediting the project with the potential to ease chronic congestion at Garissa Referral Hospital and reduce preventable deaths among mothers and infants.
By Yunis DekowHer murder has sparked widespread grief and furious demands for justice across Garissa County.
By Yunis DekowAccording to a statement from the Counter Terrorism Policing Kenya, the operation followed an intelligence report from members of the local community, who alerted security agencies after spotting suspicious activity in the area.
By David AbonyoThe operation, carried out on Sunday, September 28, 2025, highlights ongoing efforts to combat livestock theft in the region.
By Chrispho OwuorA quiet yet transformative movement is taking root led by none other than the Garissa Farmers Network and its passionate Secretary General, Ebla Hassan.
By Yunis DekowGarissa County Commissioner, Mohamed Mwabudzo, confirmed that a team from the DCI has already collected samples from the burnt-out market to determine the cause of the fire.
By Yunis DekowAccording to Dr. Mohamed Adan Hillow, the only psychiatrist in Northern Kenya stationed at Garissa County Referral Hospital, understanding the signs and symptoms of mental illness is the first step toward offering meaningful help.
By Yunis DekowAuthorities suspect the attack was carried out by Al-Shabaab militants, who continue to pose a serious security threat in the region.
By Yunis DekowThe body was discovered by residents along the Dagahaley–Welhar road on Wednesday, July 9, next to a stalled Toyota Succeed with visible damage.
By Rose AchiengCommissioned at the heart of Garissa Town, the facility is equipped with advanced analytical tools, including a UV spectrophotometer, bacteriological testing kits, and modern equipment for physico-chemical analysis.
By Yunis Dekow