School games: North Eastern teams head to Kisii for nationals
Takaba Boys High School, Garissa High and Chief Adano Girls High School are among the teams that are headed to Kisii County to represent the region in school games at the national level.
By Mohamed Saman 3 months ago
School games: North Eastern teams head to Kisii for nationals
Wajir leaders, business community unite on border trade
In an effort to bolster trade and security along the Wajir and Jubaland borderline, leaders from both sides are pushing for a collaborative approach they say will improve local economies.
By Mohamed Saman 3 months ago
Wajir leaders, business community unite on border trade
How Wajir's climate-smart agriculture is transforming lives
The produce from Sundus Farm is sold in local markets and supplied to neighboring towns, reducing the region's dependence on imported food.
By Mohamed Saman 3 months ago
How Wajir's climate-smart agriculture is transforming lives
Garissa Woman Rep Siyad banks on new initiative to promote youth entrepreneurship
The empowerment and entrepreneurship programs are designed to create opportunities in various service industries, providing the youth with resources and tools to build sustainable livelihoods.
By Mohamed Saman 3 months ago
Garissa Woman Rep Siyad banks on new initiative to promote youth entrepreneurship
Wajir High rules in soccer and basketball in stunning Wajir East school games
In a significant move to promote sports and unity among students, the tournament was organised by the Kenya Secondary Schools Association in partnership with the Siyad Foundation.
By Mohamed Saman 3 months ago
Wajir High rules in soccer and basketball in stunning Wajir East school games
Free cataract surgery brings hope to over 200 Wajir residents
Over 200 residents in Wajir County have benefited from a free eye screening and cataract surgery initiative.
By Mohamed Saman 3 months ago
Free cataract surgery brings hope to over 200 Wajir residents
MP Keynan rallies Eldas residents to confront drug peddling
In a determined bid to combat the escalating issue of drug abuse, Keynan said he will collaborate closely with security agencies to ensure that peddlers are brought to book.
By Mohamed Saman 3 months ago
MP Keynan rallies Eldas residents to confront drug peddling
Wajir South MP Adow urges Gachagua to embrace statesmanship
MP Adow called for respectful discourse among leaders, emphasizing that such behaviour is crucial for the country's progress and stability.
By Mohamed Saman 4 months ago
Wajir South MP Adow urges Gachagua to embrace statesmanship
Eldas MP amplifies support for the Finance Bill 2024 in Wajir
Eldas Member of Parliament Adan Keynan has voiced strong support for the Finance Bill 2024, characterizing it as a beneficial and friendly piece of legislation.
By Mohamed Saman 4 months ago
Eldas MP amplifies support for the Finance Bill 2024 in Wajir
PS Umi Bashir leads Wajir forum on Fourth Medium Term Plan for Inclusive growth
Themed 'A bottom-up Economic Agenda for Inclusive Growth, the forum underscored government's efforts to ensure development strategies resonate with needs of local communities.
By Mohamed Saman 4 months ago
PS Umi Bashir leads Wajir forum on Fourth Medium Term Plan for Inclusive growth
Wajir pushes for training, alternative justice approach to resolve land disputes
The training is part of the county's broader effort to introduce and implement more effective and culturally sensitive dispute-resolution mechanisms across the county.
By Mohamed Saman 4 months ago
Wajir pushes for training, alternative justice approach to resolve land disputes
How climate-related cash transfer initiatives are saving lives in Wajir
The cash transfer programs operate on a simple yet effective principle by providing vulnerable families with direct financial aid to meet their immediate needs.
By Mohamed Saman 4 months ago
How climate-related cash transfer initiatives are saving lives in Wajir
Wajir plans to introduce new regulations on miraa, muguka trade
Wajir County has announced a plan to introduce new rules to regulate the entry, transportation, distribution, sale, and use of Muguka and miraa within its borders.
By Mohamed Saman 5 months ago
Wajir plans to introduce new regulations on miraa, muguka trade
Wajir First Lady, woman rep call for more resources for menstrual health
The duo said a time has come to raise awareness, break the stigma surrounding menstruation, and ensure that all women and girls have access to essential menstrual hygiene resources.
By Mohamed Saman 5 months ago
Wajir First Lady, woman rep call for more resources for menstrual health
Venture into farming to secure livelihood, Wajir Woman Rep tells residents
Wajir Woman Rep Fatuma Jehow has appealed to women in the county to venture into farming in a bid to ease the cost of living.
By Mohamed Saman 5 months ago
Venture into farming to secure livelihood, Wajir Woman Rep tells residents
Wajir youths embrace sports for peace.
In the heart of Wajir County, where arid landscapes stretch for miles and the challenges of daily life are palpable.
By Mohamed Saman 5 months ago
Wajir youths embrace sports for peace.
Wajir Woman MP Jeho calls for girl education, end to early marriages
Wajir Woman Representative Fatuna Jeho has appealed to residents to prioritise education for girls and shun the retrogressive culture of forcefully driving them to early marriages.
By Mohamed Saman 6 months ago
Wajir Woman MP Jeho calls for girl education, end to early marriages
Eldas MP Keynan launches Sh41 million bursary for needy students
Eldas MP Adan Keynan has launched an Sh41 million bursary to support secondary, university, and college students.
By Mohamed Saman 6 months ago
Eldas MP Keynan launches Sh41 million bursary for needy students
School feeding programme boosts enrollment in Wajir
The initiative aims at addressing malnutrition, especially of learners from disadvantaged backgrounds.
By Mohamed Saman 7 months ago
School feeding programme boosts enrollment in Wajir
Wajir governor unveils modern farm equipment to boost agriculture
Governor Abdullahi assured that the county is ready to provide necessary support to farmers to ensure they access to modern machinery to boost food security.
By Mohamed Saman 7 months ago
Wajir governor unveils modern farm equipment to boost agriculture
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Raila: I won't leave ODM until I get AU job
Raila told those pushing him to hand over the mantle of ODM that there was no guarantee that he would clinch the AUC chairperson position.
By Brian Otieno and Mohamed Saman 7 months ago
Raila: I won't leave ODM until I get AU job
Eldas MP champions for girl child education
The MP said girls face challenges in accessing education and called for concerted efforts to eradicate the same and create an inclusive educational environment.
By Mohamed Saman 8 months ago
Eldas MP champions for girl child education
County banks on sports to save youth from radicalisation, drugs
38 football teams of youth from Wajir county took part in a unique football tournament over the weekend as part of an initiative to nurture talent.
By Mohamed Saman 8 months ago
County banks on sports to save youth from radicalisation, drugs
Boost as CS Kindiki commisions Eldas South sub-county in Wajir
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki who was the chief guest presided over the event which was held at Elnur Town in Eldas Constituency.
By Mohamed Saman 8 months ago
Boost as CS Kindiki commisions Eldas South sub-county in Wajir
MP Daud says keen on improving education
Wajir MP Adan Daud has said he is focused on improving education in his constituency to enhance literacy levels, which will contribute to development.
By Mohamed Saman 8 months ago
MP Daud says keen on improving education
Wajir girls' schools to get dignity packages
A noble initiative to provide sanitary pads to more than 25 girls' schools in Wajir has been launched.
By Mohamed Saman 8 months ago
Wajir girls' schools to get dignity packages
Over 200 persons living with disabilities receive food aid from Wajir County
The county government of Wajir in partnership with the Kenya Red Cross airlifted food and non-food items to people affected by floods.
By Mohamed Saman 9 months ago
Over 200 persons living with disabilities receive food aid from Wajir County
Mandera East MP sponsors mass wedding
All the 25 bride's saloon and wedding gown expenses were also catered for.
By Mohamed Saman 10 months ago
Mandera East MP sponsors mass wedding
KWS, Conservancies meet over Wildlife conservation
It also aimed at facilitating objective dialogue on establishing an efficient and inclusive landscape coordination organization that supports Conservancy growth across the three counties.
By Mohamed Saman 10 months ago
KWS, Conservancies meet over Wildlife conservation
UK, Mandera County partner to mitigate effects of floods
They also distributed food, water, sanitation and hygiene items, donated by the Kenya Red Cross Society, to over 500 flood-affected households in Elwak.
By Mohamed Saman 10 months ago
UK, Mandera County partner to mitigate effects of floods
Court orders Garissa Speaker to reinstate ousted Assembly leaders
A court sitting in Garissa County has ordered County Assembly Speaker Abdi Idle to reinstate ousted leaders.
By Mohamed Saman 11 months ago
Court orders Garissa Speaker to reinstate ousted Assembly leaders
Cut-off roads leave Wajir residents scrambling for fuel
Several petrol stations have no fuel and those with fuel are dealing with an excess number of customers and as a result, motorists are forced to queue for hours to get fuel.
By Mohamed Saman 11 months ago
Cut-off roads leave Wajir residents scrambling for fuel
NGO awards Wajir peace champions, human rights defenders and community leaders
Siyad Foundation has awarded Wajir community leaders, peace ambassadors and human rights activists for their extraordinary and remarkable work in the community.
By Mohamed Saman 11 months ago
NGO awards Wajir peace champions, human rights defenders and community leaders
Governor Ahmed Abdullahi spearheads National Tree Planting Day in Wajir
Kenya's forest cover stands at about 7 per cent but the government has set aside more than $80m (PS65m) this financial year as part of its effort to increase it to more than 10 per cent.
By Mohamed Saman 11 months ago
Governor Ahmed Abdullahi spearheads National Tree Planting Day in Wajir
Wajir South MP, Heritage PS tour areas ravaged by floods
Wajir South MP Mohamed Adow said communities were marooned and urengenly require shelter, food and health care provisions.
By Mohamed Saman 11 months ago
Wajir South MP, Heritage PS tour areas ravaged by floods
PS Ummi Bashir warns against exam malpractice in Wajir
PS Bashir said her visit was part of a major state effort to discourage cartels from enabling exam cheating in the county.
By Mohamed Saman 11 months ago
PS Ummi Bashir warns against exam malpractice in Wajir
Cs Malonza assesses flood situation in Wajir
Abdia Manya, Wajir County Red Cross Coordinator said they have registered almost 2,500 affected households and are in the process of delivering nonfood items to the affected areas.
By Mohamed Saman 11 months ago
Cs Malonza assesses flood situation in Wajir
Mandera County bids farewell to first batch of students to Turkey for scholarship
The 18 are part of 30 students who were selected to study in various universities in Turkey through a partnership plan by the County government.
By Mohamed Saman 1 year ago
Mandera County bids farewell to first batch of students to Turkey for scholarship
MP Sulekha Harun lauds UHC launch, rolls out free medical camp in Mandera
Sulekha said her office remains committed to ensuring that every individual in the community has access to quality healthcare.
By Mohamed Saman 1 year ago
MP Sulekha Harun lauds UHC launch, rolls out free medical camp in Mandera
Improving education top on my agenda, says Wajir South MP
Adow, who earlier sponsored 107 students to undertake teaching courses, said students in the region cannot attain quality education unless schools are adequately staffed with teachers.
By Mohamed Saman 1 year ago
Improving education top on my agenda, says Wajir South MP
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