Stephen Astariko

NDMA CEO Hared Adan speaking during the commissioning of the Arera Borehole in ShantaAbaq Sub-County. / STEPHEN ASTARIKO The drought situation across the country is average with all counties now classified under the normal drought phase. The National Drought Management Authority however said some regions may drift towards the alert phase in just two months. "In terms of drought classification nationally, all counties are currently in the normal phase.

CMA Chairman Ugas Sheikh Mohammed speaking at the forum. /STEPHEN ASTARIKO The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a major financial literacy campaign in Wajir County, urging residents—particularly young people—to shift from traditional wealth such as livestock and land and embrace investment opportunities in Kenya's capital markets.

The Garissa Farmers Network chairperson Abdullahi Abdi  presenting the petition to Garissa assembly speaker Abdi Idle. On The left is Deputy speaker Mustapha Abdirashid./STEPHEN ASTARIKO Farmers in Garissa county have petitioned the county assembly to address persistent challenges affecting the agriculture sector, including recurring floods, inadequate funding, shortage of extension officers and deteriorating farm machinery.