Feisal Abdirahman
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Wajir West MP sponsors school fees for drought-affected students
The region, like much of northern Kenya, has experienced repeated droughts that have led to widespread loss of livestock, the main source of income for many households. As a result, many parents have struggled to keep their children in school.
How one man went to Libya to save a relative, but freed 400 detained Somali youth
According to humanitarian organizations, more than 7,000 Somali youth—including some from North Eastern Kenya—are currently imprisoned, missing, or held hostage in Libya.Many are intercepted while attempting to cross into Europe or kidnapped by smugglers demanding ransoms as high as $30,000 from the...
Garissa County Assembly opens doors to schools for civic education
On Wednesday, Speaker Gure welcomed students and teachers from Baitul Hikma Integrated School as the beneficiaries of this initiative.
Peace committees empower women, youth, and disabled in Kenya-Somalia Border
Traditionally, these committees were led primarily by older clan elders, who were often seen as disconnected from the diverse needs of the wider community.
Garissa University hosts forum to boost higher education in North Eastern Kenya
Members of Parliament, Principal Secretaries from North Eastern, and key stakeholders from the Council and Management of Garissa University attended the conference.
Police launch probe after Garissa MCAs clash
The fracas began when Speaker Abdi Idle was in the chambers presiding over the House Business Committee.Aggrieved members holding leadership positions stormed the chambers engaged the Speaker verbally.
Lamu's Talanta Hela hailed as 'success' amidst call to use football to nurture talent
Kizingitini scored the first goal of the match from a thunderous free kick from Bwanahamadi Ahmed before their Mursal Shelali doubled the lead in the dying minutes of the first half.
Jubbaland commissions 150KM road project between Kismayu town and Afmadow
Late last year, shortly after President Hassan Sheikh Mohammud took office from the immediate former president, Mohammed Farmajo, a few major attacks occurred, and many Somali nationals were killed; as a result, President Hassan Sheikh publicly declared the fight against terror group Al Shabaab and...
Wajir Governor Mohamud to resume office, Mukhtar goes back to DG post
The High Court last month quashed the impeachment of Governor Mohamed Abdi Mohamud.Mukhtar appealed the ruling, arguing that the judges erred in law.Mohamud stated that Mukhtar’s appeal did not raise any arguable issues.
Win for impeached Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi as court reinstates him
In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, the court noted that the people of Wajir ought to have been involved in the removal process of the governor.