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style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 30vw, (max-width: 768px) 40vw,20vw" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F4c1d40cc-3e52-4bd5-9fdd-bc8a93fc3810.png&w=256&q=75 256w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F4c1d40cc-3e52-4bd5-9fdd-bc8a93fc3810.png&w=384&q=75 384w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F4c1d40cc-3e52-4bd5-9fdd-bc8a93fc3810.png&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F4c1d40cc-3e52-4bd5-9fdd-bc8a93fc3810.png&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F4c1d40cc-3e52-4bd5-9fdd-bc8a93fc3810.png&w=828&q=75 828w, 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href="/counties/north-eastern/2024-11-27-leaders-urge-men-to-get-more-involved-in-battle-against-gbv"><h6 class="font-sans tracking-tight line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline underline-offset-2">Leaders urge men to get more involved in battle against GBV</h6><p class="line-clamp-2 md:line-clamp-4 mb-2">FGM, defilement, rape, early marriage and femicide are some of the vices that continue to be reported.</p></a><div class="flex flex-wrap font-sans divide-x"><small class="pr-2">3d ago</small><small class="px-2 font-semibold text-primary">STEPHEN ASTARIKO</small><small class="pl-2 capitalize text-primary">North-eastern</small></div></div></div></div><div class="flex-1"><div class="flex group md:block"><a class="relative block aspect-[3/2] md:aspect-video h-20 mr-4 self-top md:h-auto md:mr-0 md:mb-2" href="/counties/north-eastern/2024-11-20-garissa-activists-urged-to-speak-up-on-rights-abuses"><img alt="Garissa activists urged to speak up on rights abuses" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" class="object-cover" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 30vw, (max-width: 768px) 40vw,20vw" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F2bc46a8c-4878-428c-9ade-4a0e36725570.jpeg&w=256&q=75 256w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F2bc46a8c-4878-428c-9ade-4a0e36725570.jpeg&w=384&q=75 384w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F2bc46a8c-4878-428c-9ade-4a0e36725570.jpeg&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F2bc46a8c-4878-428c-9ade-4a0e36725570.jpeg&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F2bc46a8c-4878-428c-9ade-4a0e36725570.jpeg&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F2bc46a8c-4878-428c-9ade-4a0e36725570.jpeg&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F2bc46a8c-4878-428c-9ade-4a0e36725570.jpeg&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F2bc46a8c-4878-428c-9ade-4a0e36725570.jpeg&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F2bc46a8c-4878-428c-9ade-4a0e36725570.jpeg&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F2bc46a8c-4878-428c-9ade-4a0e36725570.jpeg&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F2bc46a8c-4878-428c-9ade-4a0e36725570.jpeg&w=3840&q=75"/></a><div><a href="/counties/north-eastern/2024-11-20-garissa-activists-urged-to-speak-up-on-rights-abuses"><h6 class="font-sans tracking-tight line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline underline-offset-2">Garissa activists urged to speak up on rights abuses</h6><p class="line-clamp-2 md:line-clamp-4 mb-2">There has been a steady increase of enforced disappearance in the county.</p></a><div class="flex flex-wrap font-sans divide-x"><small class="pr-2">10d ago</small><small class="px-2 font-semibold text-primary">STEPHEN ASTARIKO</small><small class="pl-2 capitalize text-primary">North-eastern</small></div></div></div></div><div class="flex-1"><div class="flex group md:block"><a class="relative block aspect-[3/2] md:aspect-video h-20 mr-4 self-top md:h-auto md:mr-0 md:mb-2" href="/counties/north-eastern/2024-11-19-garissa-herders-adopt-irrigation-to-boost-food-security-income"><img alt="Garissa herders adopt irrigation to boost food security, income" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" class="object-cover" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 30vw, (max-width: 768px) 40vw,20vw" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F35187a40-8a70-4203-824c-8e030f79bd4c.png&w=256&q=75 256w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F35187a40-8a70-4203-824c-8e030f79bd4c.png&w=384&q=75 384w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F35187a40-8a70-4203-824c-8e030f79bd4c.png&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F35187a40-8a70-4203-824c-8e030f79bd4c.png&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F35187a40-8a70-4203-824c-8e030f79bd4c.png&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F35187a40-8a70-4203-824c-8e030f79bd4c.png&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F35187a40-8a70-4203-824c-8e030f79bd4c.png&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F35187a40-8a70-4203-824c-8e030f79bd4c.png&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F35187a40-8a70-4203-824c-8e030f79bd4c.png&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F35187a40-8a70-4203-824c-8e030f79bd4c.png&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F35187a40-8a70-4203-824c-8e030f79bd4c.png&w=3840&q=75"/></a><div><a href="/counties/north-eastern/2024-11-19-garissa-herders-adopt-irrigation-to-boost-food-security-income"><h6 class="font-sans tracking-tight line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline underline-offset-2">Garissa herders adopt irrigation to boost food security, income</h6><p class="line-clamp-2 md:line-clamp-4 mb-2">Diversifying from livestock-keeping to growing fast-maturing crops fed by irrigation</p></a><div class="flex flex-wrap font-sans divide-x"><small class="pr-2">11d ago</small><small class="px-2 font-semibold text-primary">AGATHA NGOTHO</small><small class="pl-2 capitalize text-primary">North-eastern</small></div></div></div></div></div><div class="py-4"><div class="bg-zinc-300 justify-center items-center hidden h-[90px] md:h-[150px] lg:h-[250px] max-w-5xl mx-auto"><h2 class="uppercase text-zinc-500">Ad Slot</h2></div></div><div class="flex flex-col gap-6 pt-6 px-4 md:px-0"><div class="flex group"><a class="relative block aspect-[3/2] md:aspect-video h-20 mr-4 self-top md:h-32" href="/counties/north-eastern/2024-11-18-gypsum-traders-in-garissa-demand-reopening-of-sites"><img alt="Gypsum traders in Garissa demand reopening of sites" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" class="object-cover" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 30vw, (max-width: 768px) 40vw,20vw" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2Fbf0b2160-e352-480c-a536-482d1a9ecce1.png&w=256&q=75 256w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2Fbf0b2160-e352-480c-a536-482d1a9ecce1.png&w=384&q=75 384w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2Fbf0b2160-e352-480c-a536-482d1a9ecce1.png&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2Fbf0b2160-e352-480c-a536-482d1a9ecce1.png&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2Fbf0b2160-e352-480c-a536-482d1a9ecce1.png&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2Fbf0b2160-e352-480c-a536-482d1a9ecce1.png&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2Fbf0b2160-e352-480c-a536-482d1a9ecce1.png&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2Fbf0b2160-e352-480c-a536-482d1a9ecce1.png&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2Fbf0b2160-e352-480c-a536-482d1a9ecce1.png&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2Fbf0b2160-e352-480c-a536-482d1a9ecce1.png&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2Fbf0b2160-e352-480c-a536-482d1a9ecce1.png&w=3840&q=75"/></a><div><a href="/counties/north-eastern/2024-11-18-gypsum-traders-in-garissa-demand-reopening-of-sites"><h6 class="font-sans tracking-tight line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline underline-offset-2">Gypsum traders in Garissa demand reopening of sites</h6><p class="line-clamp-2 md:line-clamp-4 mb-2">They say year-long closure over alleged insecurity has led to job losses</p></a><div class="flex flex-wrap font-sans divide-x"><small class="pr-2">12d ago</small><small class="px-2 font-semibold text-primary">STEPHEN ASTARIKO</small><small class="pl-2 capitalize text-primary">North-eastern</small></div></div></div><div class="flex group"><a class="relative block aspect-[3/2] md:aspect-video h-20 mr-4 self-top md:h-32" href="/counties/north-eastern/2024-11-15-wajir-governor-leads-residents-in-recruitment-drive-for-sha"><img alt="Wajir governor leads residents in recruitment drive for SHA" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" class="object-cover" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 30vw, (max-width: 768px) 40vw,20vw" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2Feb414d2e-1a30-4613-b927-cbe37a2edd3e.png&w=256&q=75 256w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2Feb414d2e-1a30-4613-b927-cbe37a2edd3e.png&w=384&q=75 384w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2Feb414d2e-1a30-4613-b927-cbe37a2edd3e.png&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2Feb414d2e-1a30-4613-b927-cbe37a2edd3e.png&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2Feb414d2e-1a30-4613-b927-cbe37a2edd3e.png&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2Feb414d2e-1a30-4613-b927-cbe37a2edd3e.png&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2Feb414d2e-1a30-4613-b927-cbe37a2edd3e.png&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2Feb414d2e-1a30-4613-b927-cbe37a2edd3e.png&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2Feb414d2e-1a30-4613-b927-cbe37a2edd3e.png&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2Feb414d2e-1a30-4613-b927-cbe37a2edd3e.png&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2Feb414d2e-1a30-4613-b927-cbe37a2edd3e.png&w=3840&q=75"/></a><div><a href="/counties/north-eastern/2024-11-15-wajir-governor-leads-residents-in-recruitment-drive-for-sha"><h6 class="font-sans tracking-tight line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline underline-offset-2">Wajir governor leads residents in recruitment drive for SHA</h6><p class="line-clamp-2 md:line-clamp-4 mb-2">Abdullahi said Wajir County has registered 32,087 against a target population 781,263</p></a><div class="flex flex-wrap font-sans divide-x"><small class="pr-2">15d ago</small><small class="px-2 font-semibold text-primary">STEPHEN ASTARIKO</small><small class="pl-2 capitalize text-primary">North-eastern</small></div></div></div><div class="flex group"><a class="relative block aspect-[3/2] md:aspect-video h-20 mr-4 self-top md:h-32" href="/counties/north-eastern/2024-11-14-police-in-garissa-probe-human-trafficking-cases"><img alt="Police in Garissa probe human trafficking cases" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" class="object-cover" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 30vw, (max-width: 768px) 40vw,20vw" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F6c8dce7b-426c-4adf-97d1-da1ae107c43e.png&w=256&q=75 256w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F6c8dce7b-426c-4adf-97d1-da1ae107c43e.png&w=384&q=75 384w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F6c8dce7b-426c-4adf-97d1-da1ae107c43e.png&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F6c8dce7b-426c-4adf-97d1-da1ae107c43e.png&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcms.eu-central-1.linodeobjects.com%2Fimage%2F2024%2F11%2F6c8dce7b-426c-4adf-97d1-da1ae107c43e.png&w=828&q=75 828w, 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class="font-sans tracking-tight line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline underline-offset-2">Police in Garissa probe human trafficking cases</h6><p class="line-clamp-2 md:line-clamp-4 mb-2">Traffickers luring boys aged between 13 and 20 with promise of jobs</p></a><div class="flex flex-wrap font-sans divide-x"><small class="pr-2">16d ago</small><small class="px-2 font-semibold text-primary">STEPHEN ASTARIKO</small><small class="pl-2 capitalize text-primary">North-eastern</small></div></div></div><div class="flex group"><a class="relative block aspect-[3/2] md:aspect-video h-20 mr-4 self-top md:h-32" href="/counties/north-eastern/2024-11-13-isiolo-operation-heightened-after-fresh-deadly-attacks"><img alt="Isiolo operation heightened after fresh deadly attacks" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" class="object-cover" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 30vw, (max-width: 768px) 40vw,20vw" 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attacks</h6><p class="line-clamp-2 md:line-clamp-4 mb-2">The county boss said it was the state’s responsibility to ensure people’s lives and their property are protected.</p></a><div class="flex flex-wrap font-sans divide-x"><small class="pr-2">17d ago</small><small class="px-2 font-semibold text-primary">STEPHEN ASTARIKO</small><small class="pl-2 capitalize text-primary">North-eastern</small></div></div></div><div class="flex group"><a class="relative block aspect-[3/2] md:aspect-video h-20 mr-4 self-top md:h-32" href="/counties/north-eastern/2024-11-10-economic-social-and-cultural-issues-cited-for-mistrust-and-division-in-communities"><img alt="Economic, social and cultural issues cited for mistrust and division in communities" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" class="object-cover" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 30vw, (max-width: 768px) 40vw,20vw" 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cultural issues cited for mistrust and division in communities</h6><p class="line-clamp-2 md:line-clamp-4 mb-2">Kenyans urged to rise above tribal politics as it contributes to mistrust</p></a><div class="flex flex-wrap font-sans divide-x"><small class="pr-2">20d ago</small><small class="px-2 font-semibold text-primary">STEPHEN ASTARIKO</small><small class="pl-2 capitalize text-primary">North-eastern</small></div></div></div><div class="flex group"><a class="relative block aspect-[3/2] md:aspect-video h-20 mr-4 self-top md:h-32" href="/counties/north-eastern/2024-11-07-reprieve-for-garissa-locals-after-medics-call-off-strike"><img alt="Reprieve for Garissa locals after medics call off strike" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" class="object-cover" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 30vw, (max-width: 768px) 40vw,20vw" 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strike</h6><p class="line-clamp-2 md:line-clamp-4 mb-2">The workers’ grievances included lack of promotions and leave allowance</p></a><div class="flex flex-wrap font-sans divide-x"><small class="pr-2">23d ago</small><small class="px-2 font-semibold text-primary">STEPHEN ASTARIKO</small><small class="pl-2 capitalize text-primary">North-eastern</small></div></div></div></div><div><div class="flex justify-center items-center py-4"><svg stroke="currentColor" fill="currentColor" stroke-width="0" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" class="animate-spin text-primary text-4xl" height="1em" width="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M8 16c-2.137 0-4.146-0.832-5.657-2.343s-2.343-3.52-2.343-5.657c0-1.513 0.425-2.986 1.228-4.261 0.781-1.239 1.885-2.24 3.193-2.895l0.672 1.341c-1.063 0.533-1.961 1.347-2.596 2.354-0.652 1.034-0.997 2.231-0.997 3.461 0 3.584 2.916 6.5 6.5 6.5s6.5-2.916 6.5-6.5c0-1.23-0.345-2.426-0.997-3.461-0.635-1.008-1.533-1.822-2.596-2.354l0.672-1.341c1.308 0.655 2.412 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