A 70-Year-Old Who Rushed to His Family’s Aid Dies of Suspected Rabies , A Painful Reminder That Incomplete Treatment Can Be Fatal. An elderly man from Sankole village in Sangailu Division, Ijara Sub-county, has died of suspected rabies after being attacked by a hyena while rushing to protect his daughter-in-law in the middle of the night. Ibrahim Gaamey, 70, was bitten on the hand two weeks ago after a hyena broke into his daughter-in-law’s home, believed to be in search of water. Local elders say the animal had earlier been poisoned following a string of attacks on manyattas in the…
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President Ruto Continues Coast Land Reforms, Over 33,000 Title Deeds Already Issued President William Ruto has begun a four-day tour of Kenya’s Coast region immediately after returning from an official trip to Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, where he pushed for stronger economic ties and showcased Kenya’s affordable housing agenda on the global stage. The President landed in Mombasa on Thursday morning and quickly shifted focus to local development, launching a packed itinerary that includes the issuance of title deeds, inspection of mega infrastructure projects, and political engagements across Mombasa, Lamu, Tana River and Kilifi counties. His first stop was Mama Ngina…
59 Zones, Rising Waters, 18 Dead: The Flood Crisis Tearing Through Tana River and Beyond TANA RIVER COUNTY — The Kenyan government has mapped 59 flood-prone zones across Tana River County as swelling waters from the Seven Forks Dam push the lower stretches of the Tana River to dangerous levels part of a widening national flood disaster that has already claimed at least 18 lives. The mapping exercise, conducted by the Ministry of Interior, identifies the communities most at risk as heavy rains continue to batter large parts of the country. Authorities are urging residents in vulnerable areas to remain…
“I Am Disappointed” Public Service CS Ruku Makes Surprise Visit to Garissa Regional Offices, Finds Staff Absent GARISSA — Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, has expressed deep frustration after arriving at the Northeastern regional headquarters in Garissa early this morning to find nearly all government offices still closed — despite the official 7:30 AM reporting time. In an unannounced inspection of the regional commissioner’s offices, which coordinate government operations across the entire Northeastern region, Ruku found only police officers and a single government officer had reported to work on time. A number…
Kenya Launches New Paediatric Cancer Unit and Patient Hostel at Kenyatta National Hospital NAIROBI — In a milestone that could reshape childhood cancer care across Kenya and the wider region, the government has officially unveiled a state-of-the-art Paediatric Haemato-Oncology Outpatient Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), alongside the opening of Phase I of the Lions Hope Hostel a dedicated accommodation facility for young cancer patients and their caregivers. The twin launches mark a pivotal moment in Kenya’s ongoing push towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC), bringing specialised paediatric cancer services closer to the families who need them most including those travelling…
IPOA Investigates After Officer Allegedly Shoots Taxi Driver Dead at Modika Roadblock; Suspect at Large as Community Protests Rock Garissa Town. By Asal Post Correspondent | GarissaPublished: April 22, 2026 Garissa town was thrown into turmoil after a 22-year-old taxi driver was allegedly shot dead at close range by a police officer at the Modika roadblock in the dead of night triggering street protests, a high-level political storm, and mounting questions about police accountability in the region.The victim, Aden Mohamed, was not out looking for trouble. He had responded to a distress call from two friends Abdiaziz Dere and Abdullahi…
ASAL POST APRIL 11TH 2026 Kenyan Youth Reportedly Detained in Libya as Migrant Smuggling Crisis Deepens Reports have emerged that several young Somalis from Kenya are being held in illegal detention facilities in Libya, where human smugglers are allegedly detaining hundreds of migrants under harsh and inhumane conditions. Those affected are said to include youths from Mandera County particularly Takaba, Banisa, and Elwak as well as Tarbaj in Wajir County. Additional reports also indicate that some of the victims originate from Garissa County, highlighting a wider regional impact across Northern Kenya. The detainees are reportedly being held for ransom, with…
Ocean Stars Triumph 4-2 on Penalties After 0-0 Deadlock to Secure AFCON 2027 Progress. Somalia have booked their place in the next stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027 qualifiers after edging Mauritius 4-2 on penalties following a goalless second leg on Tuesday. Deadlock Across Two Legs With the first leg also ending 0-0 in Mozambique, the tie remained finely balanced over 180 minutes. Mauritius, playing at home at the Côte d’Or National Sports Complex, struggled to convert their chances, extending a winless run, while Somalia maintained defensive discipline and composure under coach Yusuf Ali…
Lesotho Rally from Behind with Lesako and Motebang Goals to Seal AFCON 2027 Progress. Lesotho produced a thrilling second-half fightback to overcome Seychelles 2-1 in the second leg of their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027 preliminary tie, booking their place in the next qualifying round. Seychelles Strike Early After a goalless first leg, the return fixture in Lesotho started with Seychelles seizing the initiative. Brandon Labrosse scored just before halftime, assisted by Don Fanchette, leaving Lesotho staring at elimination. The opening period saw Lesotho struggle to assert themselves, losing key duels and showing a lack of…
Ali Suleiman Stars as Eritrea Secure Historic Qualification with 4-1 Aggregate Victory. Eritrea have booked their place in the next stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifiers after a convincing 4-1 aggregate victory over Eswatini. Eritrea secured a 2-1 win in the second leg on Tuesday, adding to their earlier 2-0 triumph to complete a historic progression in the qualifiers. Suleiman Shines Again After a goalless first half, Eritrea turned on the style in the second period, with Ali Suleiman emerging as the hero once again. He broke the deadlock in the 50th minute before…