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Northern Kenya Stories

Outbreak of mysterious diseases killing camels worries Marsabit pastoralists
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 29, 2024

The mysterious diseases were first reported in February of this year, with the Department of Veterinary Services receiving reports on camel deaths.

OPINION: Northern Kenyans deserve equal access to IDs
Amina Boru  |  Apr 20, 2024

In northern Kenya, a striking discrepancy exists in the ease of obtaining IDs compared to the rest of Kenya.

Stop hiking food prices, Marsabit traders told as floods hit North Horr
Waweru Wairimu  |  Apr 12, 2024

The floods have been occasioned by heavy downpours that have pounded the region in the last two weeks and left pastoralists counting losses after hund...

Toxic secrets: Moi regime accused of dumping nuclear waste in Northern Kenya
Amina Wako  |  Apr 07, 2024

The allegations have sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many Kenyans calling for accountability and demanding that MPs from Northern Ken...

Northern Kenya residents push for recognition of hero David Wabera
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 03, 2024

Their plea is that the courageous administrator be given a befitting honour for defending Kenya's unity and paying the ultimate price.

Northern Frontier leaders meet Kindiki over fresh security plans
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 21, 2024

The closed-door meeting is expected to forge a working relationship between the government and the leaders in combating insecurity in the region.

Beekeeping fast becoming profitable venture for pastoralist women
Waweru Wairimu  |  Mar 14, 2024

Due to cultural barriers, women are not allowed to engage in any income-generating activity and have limited access to and control over resources whic...

LAPSSET Corridor: Private investors urged to capitalize on mega-project
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 01, 2024

The county commissioner expressed optimism that State efforts to resolve the matter out of court would sail through so that work resumes in a fortnigh...

Form One transition rate in Northeastern hits 96 per cent
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 05, 2024

The President announced the government has already disbursed Sh7.5 billion to schools countrywide.

Northern, Coast regions bear the brunt as El Nino rains leave trail of deaths, destruction
Dennis Tarus  |  Nov 21, 2023

The Kenya Red Cross Society puts the number of those displaced by raging floods at more than 80,000.

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Elwak, Mandera County, hundreds of residents displaced
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 03, 2023

Northern Kenya is currently grappling with the devastating impacts of heavy rainfall, with Elwak town in Mandera County experiencing the worst downpou...