Author: Hussein Haji

How beekeeping is protecting ecosystems and livelihoods in Garissa
A quiet yet transformative movement is taking root led by none other than the Garissa Farmers Network and its passionate Secretary General, Ebla Hassa...

Probe into Suuq Mugdi fire begins as Gov't allocates Sh500 million for reconstru...
Garissa County Commissioner, Mohamed Mwabudzo, confirmed that a team from the DCI has already collected samples from the burnt-out market to determine...

Medics tackling mental health illnesses in Northern Kenya through awareness
According to Dr. Mohamed Adan Hillow, the only psychiatrist in Northern Kenya stationed at Garissa County Referral Hospital, understanding the signs a...

Work to begin on Garissa's Burburis–Bula Madina Road after handover
The 1.3-kilometer road will be fully tarmacked and will include proper drainage systems and pedestrian walkways to improve mobility and safety for roa...

UN Chief alarmed by escalating violence in Suweida, Syria
In a statement issued Thursday, the UN chief condemned the violence, calling it a "brutal escalation" that continues to displace and harm innocent peo...

Human trafficking flagged as major barrier to education access in Wajir
Muhumed urged stakeholders to develop urgent strategies to combat migration-related exploitation.

Security agencies link criminal syndicates to unresolved murders in Garissa and...
Northeastern Regional Commissioner John Otieno said investigations have established a connection between criminal activities in Garissa and Madogo, wh...

Mandera County Gov't operationalizes five new health facilities, upgrades others
In addition to the new facilities, eight dispensaries across the county have been upgraded to full health centres.

Lamu unveils key health infrastructure upgrades at King Fahad Hospital
Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale said more equipment, including a mammogram and MRI machine, is expected to arrive soon.

LSK cracks down on masqueraders in Garissa, three arrested
The move aims to safeguard the integrity of the legal profession and protect the public from fraudulent practices.

Muslim politicians reject ruling on children born out of wedlock
Wajir Deputy Governor Ahmed Muhumed described the ruling as a form of judicial overreach.

Lamu youth embrace digital skills to tap into online job market
The training is part of a broader effort to bridge the digital divide and tackle rising youth unemployment, particularly in underserved and rural area...

Kilifi County, Thermo Fisher Scientific explore strategic health partnership
The strategic partnership aims to drive advancements in science and healthcare, ensuring access to quality solutions in both developed and developing...

Garissa MCA tables motion calling for fire response reforms after Suq Mugdi infe...
The motion comes in the aftermath of a devastating fire that broke out around 7:00 a.m. at Suq Mugdi market, one of the county’s busiest commercial hu...

Displaced traders take to Kismayo Road after Suuq Mugdi Market Blaze
With their stalls reduced to ashes, the vendors have resorted to laying out their goods on pavements and roadside spaces.

Traders count losses after early morning blaze razes Garissa's Suuq Mugdi Market
Distraught traders who had spent years building their small businesses were left in tears as they combed through the smouldering ruins, hoping to salv...

Garissa Airstrip temporarily closed for repairs
The closure is expected to disrupt the weekly commercial flights connecting Garissa and Nairobi, which operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Su...

Mandera teen author turns break-time writing into powerful poetry book
But beyond the critique, Abdullahi’s work is deeply motivational, especially for his peers.

Northeastern Kenya gets first water testing lab
Commissioned at the heart of Garissa Town, the facility is equipped with advanced analytical tools, including a UV spectrophotometer, bacteriological...

FAO, IGAD raise alarm over growing Rift Valley Fever threat in Eastern Africa
Heavy rains create favorable breeding conditions for RVF-carrying mosquitoes, with recent weather patterns amplifying the potential for disease spread...

Two children rescued after abduction in Garissa, six suspects arrested
The suspect vehicle was intercepted at a police roadblock in Garsen, Tana River County.

Somalia Embassy in Turkey evacuates citizens from Iran following Israeli strikes
The embassy also noted that it is actively monitoring the security situation in Iran and remains committed to the safety of Somali citizens residing t...

Wajir County adopts strategic partnership to strengthen livestock resilience
The collaboration is part of the Cross-Border Regional Livestock Program (RLP), a multi-country initiative spanning Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia.

Somalia National Dialogue forum concludes in Mogadishu
Held at a hotel inside the heavily fortified Halane Base Camp from 16th to 19th June 2025, the forum brought together top leaders from the Federal Gov...

UN Refugee Agency chief Grandi sounds alarm over growing global displacement cri...
Grandi said the day was both a tribute to the courage and resilience of refugees and a critical reminder of the worsening challenges they face.

World Refugee Day: Kenya starts refugee-host community integration
On World Refugee Day, a quiet transformation is taking place in northern Kenya to enhance refugees and locals.

SSC-Khaatumo Police arrest 23 suspects in Las Anod gang rape case
According to the statement seen by Radio Generation, one suspect remains at large, with security forces actively pursuing their capture.

Book review: “Ink and Scars” by Jasmeen Ahmed
Her hybrid collection of prose poems, fragmented narrative, and raw diary-like entries takes readers deep into the haunted corridors of memory, faith,...

Police Reforms Working Group condemns violence in Nairobi protest
The group reiterated its public safety advisory from June 17, urging the National Police Service to enhance security and prepare for demonstrations.

Isiolo County Speaker denies resignation claims amid storm over Guyo's impeachme...
Speaker Koto described the rumors as part of a "deliberate disinformation campaign" targeting the County Assembly at a time when it is navigating a po...

Isiolo court halts impeachment proceedings against Governor Guyo
The order, issued on Monday by Justice Nyaga Heston Mbogo, follows an urgent application filed by the Governor challenging a notice of motion dated Ju...