Tana News Alerts

11/12/2025

IN PICTURES:Muslim faithful in Garsen, Tana River County, convened for Salat al-Istisqa, a special Islamic prayer seeking rainfall amid the prolonged drought affecting several parts of the county.
The gathering reflects the community’s collective appeal for relief as dry conditions continue to impact livelihoods and water sources across the region
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10/12/2025

JOINT NTSA–NPS OPERATION UNDERWAY AT MINJILA

A joint NTSA and NPS operation is ongoing at Minjila along the Malindi–Garissa Highway as part of a nationwide crackdown to curb road accidents during the festive season. Officers are inspecting licences, vehicle roadworthiness, passenger capacity, and speed compliance. The exercise will run through the holidays to enhance road safety.

05/12/2025

KENYA AND UNITED STATES SIGN LANDMARK HEALTH COOPERATION FRAMEWORK

Kenya has entered a new era of healthcare transformation following the signing of a historic Health Cooperation Framework with the Government of the United States. The agreement marks a major step toward the full realisation of universal health coverage (UHC) in the country.

The Framework places strong emphasis on strengthening key pillars of Kenya’s health system, including the supply of modern medical equipment to public hospitals, efficient delivery of essential health commodities, upskilling of the health workforce, and the expansion of health insurance to protect every Kenyan.

Under the deal, the United States will invest USD 1.6 billion in Kenya over the next five years. For the first time, these resources will be channelled directly through government institutions, eliminating third-party intermediaries in order to enhance transparency, impact, and accountability.

Kenya has hailed the move as a vote of confidence in the country’s ongoing health reforms. The government expressed appreciation to the United States—under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump—for selecting Kenya as the first country to sign such a cooperation framework.

The partnership builds on more than 25 years of health collaboration between Kenya and the United States, during which America has invested over USD 7 billion in Kenya’s health sector.

The signing ceremony took place in Washington, D.C., where U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi formally sealed the Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework.

03/12/2025

KUZA JAMII PHASE II LAUNCHED, BOOSTING 928 TANA RIVER HOUSEHOLDS

TANA RIVER — Kuza Jamii Phase II was officially launched at Ovo Primary School today, marking a major step in strengthening financial inclusion for vulnerable families in Tana River County.

The Acting County Secretary led the ceremony, receiving a symbolic dummy cheque as grants were rolled out to beneficiaries who recently completed training in financial literacy, business development, and Gender Equality & Social Inclusion.

A highlight was the testimony of Nuru Hagalido Hamisi, a Phase I beneficiary, who said the program had significantly improved her family’s economic stability.

A total of 35 VSLAs received grants amounting to over KSh 10 million, benefiting 928 participants.

The event brought together partners including CHASP Advisory, Village Enterprise, Echo Network Africa, UK International Development, Smart Region Consultants, GENCAD, national government officials, and county leadership.

Speakers encouraged community members to join SACCOs and cooperatives to enhance their saving culture and access broader economic opportunities.

Kuza Jamii continues to empower households, build stronger enterprises, and promote long-term resilience across Tana River County.

03/12/2025

TRUMP SAYS HE DOES NOT WANT SOMALI IMMIGRANTS IN US.

TRUMP SAYS HE DOES NOT WANT SOMALI IMMIGRANTS IN US AS ICE PLANS MINNESOTA OPERATION US President Donald Trump has stated that he does not w...

03/12/2025

03/12/2025

PASTORALIST COMMUNITY LEADERS URGE PRESIDENT RUTO TO DECLARE DROUGHT A NATIONAL DISASTER

Pastoralist community leaders from across northern Kenya, including Tana River, have urged President William Ruto to declare the worsening drought a national disaster as conditions continue to deteriorate following the failure of the short rains.

Speaking to the media, the leaders warned that the drought has reached alarming levels, with hundreds of livestock already dead and water sources rapidly drying up. They noted that pastoralist families—who rely heavily on their animals—are facing devastating losses.

The leaders also raised concerns that vulnerable women and children are the most affected, with many households lacking enough food, clean water, and essential services.

They appealed for an urgent and coordinated humanitarian response to stop the situation from escalating into a full-blown emergency.

Communities across Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Isiolo, Marsabit, and Tana River continue to struggle under worsening conditions, and the leaders expressed hope that the government will move swiftly to cushion affected families from further suffering.

03/12/2025

Is ODM’s Influence Fading as Tana River Voters Lean Toward UDA?

IS TANA RIVER BEING SWALLOWED BY UDA? Sofia Maro (Kiya) has been officially sworn in as the Chewani Ward Representative at the Tana River C...

02/12/2025

President Ruto flies to the U.S after Trump’s invitation

02/12/2025

VILLAGE ELDERS TO RECEIVE KSH3,000 MONTHLY STIPEND

The government will recognize more than 106,000 village elders nationwide by providing a monthly stipend of KSh3,000 starting July 1, 2026.

The move is part of efforts to strengthen grassroots leadership and support Kenya’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. Chiefs and assistant chiefs will also be promoted, given tablets, and provided with over 3,000 new vehicles to boost efficiency and mobility.

In addition, the government plans to operationalise 24 new sub-counties, 88 divisions, 318 locations, 675 sub-locations, and construct 900 police stations to enhance security across the country.

01/12/2025

SUSPECT ARRESTED, STOLEN POLICE UNIFORMS RECOVERED IN KANGARI, MURANG’A

Police in Kigumo Sub-County have recovered stolen police uniforms and arrested a suspect in a targeted operation in Kangari, Murang’a County.

According to authorities, officers from Kangari Police Station acted on reliable intelligence and intercepted a man found with official police attire. The recovered items included jungle trousers, a shirt marked with a corporal’s chevron, and a blue police jersey.

Initial investigations indicate the uniforms had been stolen from a police station in Nyamira North. The suspect is currently in custody as detectives pursue further leads.

The National Police Service emphasized its commitment to securing government property and curbing the misuse of police equipment, warning that such items falling into the wrong hands pose a risk to public safety

01/12/2025

𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗖 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗦 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗝𝗞𝗜𝗔 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗘-𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚

Nairobi, 30th November 2025 – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three Ministry of Labour officials at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for allegedly extorting agents facilitating migrant workers traveling to the Middle East.

According to the EACC, the officials routinely demanded bribes of Kes500 per migrant worker. Surveillance confirmed the practice, leading to an operation on 30th November involving an agent with 78 migrant workers. The officers allegedly demanded and received Kes34,000 before the workers were cleared to travel.

The arrested officials are Benson Ouma Okello, Esther Njoki Gakuru, and Denis Marias. They were taken to the Integrity Centre for processing and will be released on cash bail of Kes50,000 each, pending further investigations.

The Commission emphasized its commitment to eliminating bribery at service delivery points, restoring public trust, and ensuring efficient access to services for all citizens.