NAIROBI – The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has concluded that the reported disappearance of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju was not an abduction but a carefully orchestrated stunt designed to mislead law enforcement and the public. In an official statement, the DCI revealed that a missing person report was lodged at Karen Police Station […]

GARISSA— Women healthcare professionals at Garissa County Teaching and Referral Hospital play a vital role in delivering quality medical services and strengthening healthcare access across Garissa County. From specialized treatment to surgical care and maternal health services, women at the hospital continue to lead in key departments, providing frontline care and improving patient outcomes. Dr. […]

NAIROBI— The National Police Service (NPS) has refuted reports suggesting that the tenure of Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Director Mohamed Amin ends today, describing the claims as factually inaccurate, speculative and potentially damaging to public confidence in Kenya’s security institutions. In a statement issued by Muchiri Nyaga, Director of Corporate Communication and official Spokesperson […]

NAIROBI — Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has “sharply” confronted former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, demanding concrete documentary proof over allegations of hidden ownership in companies linked to the controversial Social Health Authority (SHA) digitisation project or risk being labelled as resorting to ethnic division rather than facts. In a public statement titled “Evidence or […]

NAIROBI– Council of Governors (CoG) has criticized the Senate’s County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) over the mass summons of county bosses, demanding the immediate withdrawal of alleged arrest warrants and accusing the process of being tainted by harassment and political interests. In press briefing delivered by Council of Governors Chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi, the Council revealed […]

GARISSA— Garissa County has confirmed a cholera case in one of its township sub-counties. The case involves an 11-year-old child from Dekaburey village in Iftin Ward, who developed symptoms of acute watery diarrhoea and vomiting on March 22, 2026. The infection was confirmed three days later through laboratory testing at Iftin Sub-County Hospital. The patient […]

GARISSA— Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has issued a strong rebuttal to allegations leveled by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, daring him to substantiate claims of massive debts owed to faith-based health facilities and personal involvement in a controversial KSh 104 billion contract for the Social Health Authority (SHA). In a response, Duale urged Gachagua […]

By Yunis Dekow For too long, Northern Kenya has been overlooked by investors, its vast potential hidden behind perceptions of remoteness and underdevelopment. Yet, today, the narrative is changing. This region, spanning counties such as Garissa, Marsabit, Turkana, Isiolo, Wajir, and Mandera, is at the moment one of East Africa’s most promising investment destinations—offering stability, […]

NAIROBI— Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Thursday held a bilateral meeting with a high-level delegation from the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), led by Ntuli Kapologwe, to deepen regional collaboration as Kenya accelerates its journey toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Duale highlighted ongoing transformative reforms in the health sector, including the […]

NAIROBI—The Special Operations Group (SOG), an elite police unit, reportedly neutralised suspected Al-Shabaab fighters attempting to infiltrate the country from Somalia, killing two militants and critically injuring four others. The intelligence-led ambush unfolded on the outskirts of Sarira location in Mandera County hours before the Eid celebrations on Friday. The officers, backed by aerial surveillance, […]

The Chief Executive Officer of Garissa County Teaching and Referral Hospital, Mahat Sheikh Salah, joined the global health community in marking World Tuberculosis Day, observed annually on March 24, to raise awareness on the fight against Tuberculosis (TB) and to reaffirm commitment towards ending the disease. “As we commemorate World Tuberculosis Day, we are reminded […]

NAIROBI— The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has voiced concern over what it describes as a persistent pattern of sensationalism and unverified reporting by the Standard Group, warning that such practices threaten public trust and national stability. In a statement, the Council highlighted the recent front-page headline “ABDUCTED” in The Standard newspaper which alleged without […]

NAIROBI— The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has conclusively determined that the reported disappearance of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju was a carefully orchestrated hoax rather than a genuine abduction. In a press briefing on Monday, DCI Director Mohamed Amin revealed that intelligence and forensic evidence placed Tuju at his Karen residence throughout the period […]

NAIROBI — The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed it is actively investigating the reported disappearance of former Cabinet Secretary and prominent politician Raphael Tuju, following a missing person report filed by his family at Karen Police Station on Sunday. Tuju, a former Cabinet Secretary , Jubilee Party Secretary General and media personality was […]

GARISSA — East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament Falhada Dekow has condemned a “violent” incident that disrupted a youth empowerment tournament in Garissa, accusing nominated MP Umi Harun of mobilizing armed goons to intimidate her and derail the event. The disturbance occurred on Friday, March 20, at Kunaso ground during the final of […]

The Northern Kenya Media Practitioners (NKMP) has urged journalists and communities in the region to uphold unity, compassion and professional integrity as Muslims mark Eid-ul-Fitr. In a statement issued on Thursday, the association’s secretary general, Yunis Dekow, extended greetings to residents of Northern Kenya, members of the media and Muslims worldwide at the close of […]

The Chief Executive Officer of Garissa County Teaching and Referral Hospital, Mahat Sheikh Salah, wishes to extend warm greetings and heartfelt best wishes to the people of Garissa County, healthcare workers, patients, and all Muslims around the world as they celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr, marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. “As we mark this […]

Garissa County Teaching and Referral Hospital will host a Free Obstetric Fistula Treatment Camp aimed at supporting women suffering from the debilitating condition commonly associated with complications during childbirth. The medical outreach program will run from March 30 to April 3, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at the hospital’s premises in Garissa. The […]

The Chief Executive Officer of Garissa County Teaching and Referral Hospital, Mahat Salah, has called on residents to prioritize kidney health through regular screening and healthy lifestyles as the world marked World Kidney Day 2026. Mr. Salah noted that kidney disease remains a growing public health concern, often progressing silently until it reaches advanced stages. […]

NAIROBI— As the U.S-Israeli military campaign against Iran, which was launched on February 28 2026, enters its second week, a new situational assessment points to a “significant” spillover that has the potential to destabilize the restive region. Somaliland, a breakaway region in Somalia, now stand at the centre of heightened economic and security risks that […]

Nairobi, Kenya – Prominent Nairobi businessman and property developer Abdi Aidid Ali, proprietor of the popular Atis Suites hotel chain in Eastleigh and Parklands, was allegedly abducted on the evening of March 7, 2026, sparking urgent appeals from his family for information and his immediate release. According to multiple reports and eyewitness accounts circulating on […]

Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, Iran’s third Supreme Leader since March 8, 2026, embodies the Islamic Republic’s blend of clerical authority and security-state power. The 56-year-old cleric’s rapid ascension followed the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in US-Israeli strikes on February 28. Long groomed in the shadows, Mojtaba now commands Iran’s armed forces amid existential […]

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Garissa County Teaching and Referral Hospital, Mr. Hussein Basheey Ahmed, has commended the Garissa Muslim Youth Organization for its sustained humanitarian efforts through a long-running free Iftar programme at the institution. Iftar — the daily meal that breaks the fast during the holy month of Ramadan — holds deep […]

NAIROBI — Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin has called for enhanced regional and international cooperation in the fight against transnational organised crime, as he officially closed a major conference hosted in the Kenyan capital. In his closing address on Thursday, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss Amin presided over the closing ceremony of the […]