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Garissa Hospital Steps Up Public Health Campaign After Cholera Case Confirmed

By Ahmed Salat Ali |  Garissa County — Health authorities in Garissa have intensified public health awareness campaigns following the confirmation of a cholera case involving a Year-old child from Dekaburey village in Iftin Ward. According to officials at Garissa County Teaching and Referral Hospital, the child developed symptoms on March 22 and was later diagnosed with cholera on March 25 at Iftin Sub-County Hospital. The patient is currently receiving treatment and remains in stable condition. Hospital authorities said the confirmation of the case has prompted an urgent response aimed at preventing further spread of the disease across the county. “We have intensified community sensitisation campaigns and strengthened our response mechanisms to ensure early detection, treatment, and containment,” said hospital spokesperson Yunis Dekow in a statement released on Monday. Health teams have since launched awareness initiatives across affected communities, educating residents on h...
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IEBC Launches Enhanced Voter Registration Drive in Wajir Ahead of 2027 Polls

By Ahmed Salat Ali  The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Wajir County Office has officially launched the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) 2026 exercise across the county, marking a key step in preparations for the 2027 Kenyan General Elections. Speaking to the media in Wajir, Acting County Election Manager Abdi Bashir Alinoor Ibrahim confirmed that the voter registration process is now fully underway in all designated centres across the county. He said the exercise forms part of the Commission’s broader electoral roadmap aimed at ensuring every eligible citizen is registered ahead of the next general election. “The registration exercise has officially commenced and our officers have been deployed across Wajir County to ensure that all eligible voters are able to register without difficulty,” said Abdi Bashir. He noted that the Commission has put in place adequate logistical and technical support to guarantee a smooth process, adding that the ...

Wetang’ula Commissions Classrooms in Kakamega, Urges Unity and Voter Registration

By Ahmed Salat Ali  Moses Wetang'ula, the Speaker of the National Assembly, on Monday commissioned eight newly constructed classrooms at Maturu Comprehensive School in Lugari Constituency, Kakamega County, in a project funded through the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF). The classrooms were built under the leadership of Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera and are expected to improve learning conditions for hundreds of pupils in the area. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Wetang’ula said investment in education infrastructure remains vital in promoting equality and improving opportunities for children, particularly in rural communities. “Education must remain the great equalizer in our society. When we invest in proper learning facilities, we ensure that our schools are centres of knowledge and opportunity, not graveyards of education,” said Wetang’ula. He commended the effective use of NG-CDF resources in Lugari Constituency, noting that well-planned pr...

Duale Urges Gachagua to Focus on Personal Accountability as He Presides Over Waqf Empowerment Event

By Ahmed Salat Ali Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale presided over a Waqf empowerment event organized by Mohammed Adow, the Member of Parliament for Wajir South, in support of the Al-Nibras Foundation and its madrasas in Wajir South and the wider region. The initiative aims to mobilize resources for the purchase of land and the construction of a permanent Waqf project in South C, Nairobi. The project is intended to provide sustainable support for religious education and strengthen institutions operating under the foundation. Speaking during the event, Duale commended Hon. Adow for spearheading initiatives that promote religious learning and community empowerment. “Leaders should emulate the efforts of Hon. Mohammed Adow advancing and sustaining religious education through initiatives that empower our communities,” said Duale. The Cabinet Secretary emphasized that strengthening religious institutions and investing in education remain critical to nurturing responsible and mo...

ELBEN COMMUNITY TEAM STUNS KDF TO CLINCH HUNGAI FRIENDSHIP TOURNAMENT

By Ahmed Salat Ali  The ELBEN Community Team delivered an impressive performance to defeat the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) team 6–2 and emerge champions of the Hungai Friendship Football Tournament held on March 28, 2026, at Hungai Camp in Tarbaj Sub-County, Wajir County. The lively match drew players and spectators from both the local community and the military, creating an atmosphere of excitement and sportsmanship. ELBEN’s dominant display on the pitch saw the community side outplay their opponents and secure a decisive victory in the final match of the tournament. The tournament was organized by Zhongmei Engineering Group (ZMEG), which is currently undertaking major road development works in the region. The sporting event brought together personnel from the Kenya Defence Forces and members of the surrounding communities, promoting unity and friendly engagement. Organizers noted that the tournament was aimed at strengthening cooperation and fostering positive relations betwee...

Garissa County Rolls Out Major Livestock Emergency Response to Cushion Pastoralists

Aaran Tv Correspondent Garissa County has launched a large-scale livestock emergency response programme aimed at helping pastoral communities recover from the effects of the recent prolonged drought. The intervention, implemented under the Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP), focuses on restoring livestock health and improving access to essential resources such as feed, veterinary care and water. Livestock remains the backbone of the local economy, and county officials say the initiative is designed to protect pastoral livelihoods and strengthen food security. Under the programme, thousands of livestock farmers across the county will receive emergency feed and veterinary support. A total of 7,150 bags of range cubes and 7,000 mineral blocks are being distributed to help animals regain strength after months of drought stress. In addition, 1,000 litres of dewormer have been supplied to treat internal parasites that commonly weaken livestock during dry seasons. The county has also ...

Kalonzo Warns ODM Against Expelling Sifuna, Says Move Would Betray Raila’s Legacy

By Ahmed Salat Ali | Political Affairs |  Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned that any attempt to expel Edwin Sifuna from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) would undermine the ideals championed by the late Raila Odinga. Speaking during an interview on a podcast hosted by Herman Manyora that aired on Friday, March 27, 2026, the former Vice President expressed strong admiration for the Nairobi Senator, describing him as a principled and courageous leader who embodies the political values nurtured within ODM during Raila’s leadership. Kalonzo said Sifuna had long enjoyed the trust and confidence of Raila and argued that the ongoing attempts to remove him from the party following the former Prime Minister’s death signal a departure from the ideals on which ODM was founded. “If they throw Sifuna out of ODM, my submission is that they will have thrown out the ideas Raila Odinga stood for,” Kalonzo said. “That would no longer be Raila’s ODM. It would be a different ODM al...