NCCS Chair Sophia Abdi Noor Hails First Lady Rachel Ruto’s Food Program for 84 Schools in Kisumu: ‘ No Child Should Learn on an Empty Stomach ‘
KISUMU — The Chairperson of the National Council for Children’s Services (NCCS), Sophia Abdi Noor, has reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to protecting vulnerable learners as First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto rolled out a major food support program for drought-affected schools in Kisumu County. The initiative was launched at Lwala Kadawa
Journalist Seeks Transparency in KeRRA Road Projects in Mandera North, Petitions Agency for Full Disclosure
MANDERA —A journalist from Mandera North has formally petitioned the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) seeking full disclosure on the procurement and implementation of three road maintenance projects in the constituency. Abdinasir Bulle Mohamed, a journalist by training and resident of Mandera North, in a letter dated and officially received
Abdi Yunis Guliye Emerges Sole Flag-Bearer of Jibrail SubClan for Mandera North MP Seat in 2027
RHAMU DIMTU, MANDERA – In a show of remarkable clan unity, Abdi Yunis Guliye was on Sunday unanimously endorsed as the sole flag-bearer of the larger Jibrail sub-clan for the Mandera North Parliamentary seat ahead of the 2027 General Election. The landmark endorsement ceremony, held in Rhamu Dimtu town within
TIFA Poll: Aden Duale Emerges as Top Political Influencer in Kenya’s Somali Community
NAIROBI— A new TIFA Research survey has ranked Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale as the most influential political figure among Kenya’s Somali community, with 44% of Somali respondents who recognise a community leader identifying him as the person they look to for political direction and guidance. The findings form
Duale Leads Northern Kenya Leaders in High-Level Talks with President Ruto to End Marginalisation
NAIROBI— Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Monday spearheaded a high-level delegation of leaders from Northern Kenya in crucial discussions with President William Ruto at State House, aimed at tackling persistent challenges and fast-tracking transformative development across the region. The meeting brought together governors from the five counties — Ahmed
Amran Wardere Throws Hat into Mandera Women Representative Race for 2027
MANDERA– Amran Wardere, a seasoned leader and former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) parliamentary aspirant, has officially joined the contest for Mandera County Women Representative in the 2027 general elections. Born and bred in Mandera, Wardere brings a rich blend of academic excellence, grassroots leadership, and professional expertise to the race,
OPINION— Standard and KTN’s Discreditable Framing of Northern Kenya’s ID Victory: Turning Rights into a Political Punchline
BY— Siyad Jimale For sixty years, the people of Northern Kenya and other border counties lived under a shadow of suspicion. An extra layer of vetting — applied selectively on the basis of ethnicity, religion, and geography — treated Kenyan citizens as potential foreigners in their own land. When President
Elyas Ahmed Throws His Hat into the Ring: Ambitious Bid for Banisa Parliamentary Seat Ahead of 2027 Polls
NAIROBI— In Kenya’s increasingly spirited political realm as the nation gears up for the 2027 general elections, Ahmed Abdirahman Elyas — widely known as Elyas Ahmed — has officially declared his candidacy for the Member of Parliament position in Banisa Constituency. His bold entry injects fresh energy into the race,
Garissa Collects 350 Pints of Blood as New Regional Transfusion Centre Boosts Healthcare
Garissa County marked the 2026 World Blood Donor Day celebrations with the successful collection of 350 pints of blood, a milestone hailed by local leaders as a demonstration of community solidarity and commitment to saving lives. Garissa County Boda Boda Chairman Hussein Dekow praised residents who participated in the blood
Entrepreneur Siyad Abdalla Congratulates Ex-CS Adan Abdulla Mohamed on Landmark Appointment as KRA Commissioner General
NAIROBI – Prominent entrepreneur and Founder of the Siyad Foundation, Siyad Abdalla, has extended warm congratulations to former Cabinet Secretary Adan Abdulla Mohamed following his appointment as the new Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). In a statement on his official Facebook account , Abdalla praised Mohamed’s distinguished





