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Hassan Barisa

Muguka, miraa traders lower prices after Mombasa, Kilifi ban

Muguka consignment from Meru county is being diverted to Garissa and Tana River counties after Mombasa and Kilifi started enforcing the ban last week.

By Hassan Barisa 5 months ago

Muguka, miraa traders lower prices after Mombasa, Kilifi ban

13 victims of boat tragedy yet to be found

13 victims of boat tragedy yet to be found

By Hassan Barisa 6 months ago

Junet question: Raila jumps to defence of ally

Junet question: Raila jumps to defence of ally

By Hassan Barisa 9 months ago

KeNHA opens Hola-Garissa-Nairobi highway after restoration works

KeNHA opens Hola-Garissa-Nairobi highway after restoration works

By Hassan Barisa 11 months ago

Two missing MPs, 18 lost in floodwaters rescued

Two MPs from Tana River County who went missing on Saturday while on a rescue mission in the marooned areas have been found alive.

By Nehemiah Okwembah and Hassan Barisa 11 months ago

Two missing MPs, 18 lost in floodwaters rescued

Tana River governor forms team to mobilise resources for flood victims

The Tana River County government has formed a seven-member committee to mobilize resources to assist families affected by floods.

By Hassan Barisa 11 months ago

Tana River governor forms team to mobilise resources for flood victims

IDs to be issued within 21 days, PS says

PS Julius Bitok said the government will ensure that identity (ID) cards are issued within 21 days upon application.

By Hassan Barisa 1 year ago

IDs to be issued within 21 days, PS says

Police arrest 15 fraud suspects in Hola

The suspects, who included 10 women and five men allegedly operated their illegal activities in the heart of Hola town.

By Hassan Barisa 1 year ago

Police arrest 15 fraud suspects in Hola

Boda boda man beat well-heeled rivals to ride his way to assembly

Paul Maro won the Mikinduni ward seat on an Orange Democratic Movement party ticket. He dropped out of school in Form Two in 2012, while studying in Hola.

By Hassan Barisa 2 years ago

Boda boda man beat well-heeled rivals to ride his way to assembly

Uhuru Kenyatta meets Election observers

The election observers emphasized that they have learnt a lot from the elections in Kenya and will share the good example of real democracy, institutional credibility and upholding the rule of law.

By Hassan Barisa 2 years ago

Uhuru Kenyatta meets Election observers

The last-minute dash

Election 2022: The last-minute dash

By Hassan Barisa 2 years ago

The last-minute dash

Government asks residents to help identify three naked bodies found in bush

Three bodies found in a bush on the Hola-Garissa road on Sunday evening are yet to be identified.

By Hassan Barisa 2 years ago

Government asks residents to help identify three naked bodies found in bush

Kenya Kwanza fault Uhuru, Raila over 'handshake' goodies

Kenya Kwanza has accused President Uhuru and Raila of lying to Kenyans that their 'Handshake' would be beneficial to the country.

By Hassan Barisa 2 years ago

Kenya Kwanza fault Uhuru, Raila over 'handshake' goodies

Mediators to hear land rows in bid to clear case backlog

Tana River Principal Magistrate Alloys Ndege will chair the committee.

By Hassan Barisa 2 years ago

Mediators to hear land rows in bid to clear case backlog

Tana River woman gets 20-years in jail for sexually preying on boys

Margarete Nyokabi guilty of engaging in unlawful sex with the boy after picking him up from their home within Bura irrigation settlement scheme.

By Hassan Barisa 2 years ago

Tana River woman gets 20-years in jail for sexually preying on boys

Impeached Tana River county assembly Speaker blocked from accessing office

This is the second time Nkaduda was blocked outside the assembly as he tried to meet his allies to settle their differences.

By Hassan Barisa 2 years ago

Impeached Tana River county assembly Speaker blocked from accessing office

Embattled speaker Justin Nkaduda locked out of office

Embattled Speaker Justin Nkaduda was yesterday barred from accessing his office despite a court order allowing him to resume work.

By Hassan Barisa 3 years ago

Embattled speaker Justin Nkaduda locked out of office

Danson Mungatana and traders petition to legalise local brews trade

Traders have appealed to the local county assembly to enact a law that will legalise local brews to save them from police harassment.

By Hassan Barisa 3 years ago

Danson Mungatana and traders petition to legalise local brews trade

Raila allies bury hatchet, promise 'new beginning'

In a tense meeting in Hola town yesterday, Mumma directed the three camps to reconcile.

By Hassan Barisa 3 years ago

Raila allies bury hatchet, promise 'new beginning'

Over 60,000 people facing starvation in Tana River county

Over 60,000 people are facing starvation in Tana River County; affected communities been put into a hunger safety programme.

By Hassan Barisa 3 years ago

Over 60,000 people facing starvation in Tana River county

Tana River official suspended over Sh57m bounced cheques

Over 30 college and university students in Tana River were affected after the cheques they were issued bounced.

By Hassan Barisa 3 years ago

Tana River official suspended over Sh57m bounced cheques

Raila, DP Ruto clash at the Coast over law change

Raila argued that BBI will increase allocation to the counties for development while the DP said supporters of the documents are only after positions.

By Hassan Barisa and Nehmiah Okwembah 3 years ago

Raila, DP Ruto clash at the Coast over law change

Tana River MCAs impeach Speaker Justin Nkaduda

Tana River County Assembly Speaker Justin Nkaduda impeached over alleged incompetence, misconduct and abuse of office; 22 MCAs voted for his ouster

By Hassan Barisa 3 years ago

Tana River MCAs impeach Speaker Justin Nkaduda

428 KCPE candidates 'missing'

The government is tracking down the missing candidates.

By Weldon Kipkemoi and Hassan Barisa 3 years ago

428 KCPE candidates 'missing'

Yusuf Haji’s six months salary to be donated to charity

The salary the former Garissa Senator Yusuf Haji earned for the six months he was unwell to be donated to less fortunate families.

By Hassan Barisa 3 years ago

Yusuf Haji’s six months salary to be donated to charity

Pastoralists among big winners in referendum proposals, says Gideon

The governor said as a region, they have unanimously agreed to pass the document.

By Hassan Barisa 3 years ago

Pastoralists among big winners in referendum proposals, says Gideon

FM stations halt service over debt

According to station managers of Tana FM and Amani FM, the county has not paid for services offered despite pleas for them to pay.

By Hassan Barisa 3 years ago

FM stations halt service over debt

One killed in Tana River clashes as police intensify patrols

Reports from the ground indicate that at least 10 people have been taken to Garissa General Hospital with severe wounds.

By Hassan Barisa 3 years ago

One killed in Tana River clashes as police intensify patrols

Covid-19: Nurses abandon hospitals

The striking workers were demanding Covid-19 medical training allowances and immediate overhaul of senior medical officials in the county

By Hassan Barisa 4 years ago

Covid-19: Nurses abandon hospitals

Governor’s residence closes due to corona

Health executive Javan Bonaya said four staff members and 12 other people tested positive at the residence

By Hassan Barisa 4 years ago

Governor’s residence closes due to corona

Keroche heiress lover to undergo mental test

Judge orders psychiatric evaluation of murder suspect Omar Lali Omar

By Willis Oketch and Hassan Barisa 4 years ago

Keroche heiress lover to undergo mental test

Suspect in Keroche heiress murder case ordered to undergo mental test

Under Kenyan law and procedures a murder suspect's mental health or sanity must be tested before they can plead

By Willis Oketch and Hassan Barisa 4 years ago

Suspect in Keroche heiress murder case ordered to undergo mental test

Dozens of worshippers in Kwale, Hola arrested and quarantined

Police in Kwale County have arrested dozens of worshippers for flouting government directives put in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

By Weldon Kipkemoi and Hassan Barisa 4 years ago

Dozens of worshippers in Kwale, Hola arrested and quarantined

Police intercept trucks, arrest driver and torch miraa

County has banned sale and transportation of miraa to contain the spread of coronavirus

By Hassan Barisa 4 years ago

Police intercept trucks, arrest driver and torch miraa

Garsen MP tests negative for coronavirus

Garsen MP Ali Wario Hashaka has tested negative for coronavirus.

By Hassan Barisa 4 years ago

Garsen MP tests negative for coronavirus

Police hunting for Garsen MP for declining Covid-19 test

Tana River police are hunting for Garsen MP Ali Wario Ashaka and his family who allegedly refused to be screened for coronavirus.

By Hassan Barisa 4 years ago

Police hunting for Garsen MP for declining Covid-19 test

Chinese abandon work site in Tana River

Engineers left for Nairobi after they came under pressure from local residents and leaders who wanted them screened for coronavirus

By Hassan Barisa 4 years ago

Chinese abandon work site in Tana River

‘Militants’ cause fear in village

The alleged militants entered in small groups at around 6.30pm, posing as guards

By Jane Mugambi and Hassan Barisa 4 years ago

‘Militants’ cause fear in village

Hunt for injured militia widens

Three people were killed when armed attackers struck three buses travelling to Lamu.

By Hassan Barisa and Renson Mnyamwezi 4 years ago

Hunt for injured militia widens

No help yet for trapped Tana Delta residents

Local leaders ask State to construct dykes to address the destructive flooding in the region.

By Philip Mwakio and Hassan Barisa 4 years ago

No help yet for trapped Tana Delta residents

MP’s incitement sparks tension in disputed border

Video clip on the internet shows leader demanding areas claimed by Tana and calling for demolition of structures.

By Benard Sanga and Hassan Barisa 5 years ago

MP’s incitement sparks tension in disputed border

Leaders call for action to calm tension along Tana River and Garissa border

Tension is building up on along the Tana River and Garissa boundaries causing some residents to flee the area.

By Benard Sanga and Hassan Barisa 5 years ago

Leaders call for action to calm tension along Tana River and Garissa border

Two KCSE centres merged over floods in Tana River

Some 98 KCSE candidates from two secondary schools in Tana River County have been forced to sit exam at one centre.

By Hassan Barisa 5 years ago

Two KCSE centres merged over floods in Tana River

Bodies of two sisters found floating on River Tana

They reportedly fell in the crocodile-infested river after the water point they were standing on to draw water collapsed.

By Hassan Barisa 5 years ago

Bodies of two sisters found floating on River Tana

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