Abdimalik Hajir

2 months ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Abdimalik Hajir

Ijara Member of Parliament Abdi Ali Abdi has called for abolition of colonial three-mile rule, saying it was hurting his constituents. Speaking in Abalatiro, the lawmaker accused Tana River Senator Danson Mungana and the Governor Godhana Dhadho of allegedly taking advantage of the colonial laws to create new settlements in his constituency. Abdi warned that the move might spark inter-ethnic skirmishes among neighbouring communities that have co-existed for decades.

2 months ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Abdimalik Hajir |Lewis Nyaundi

The government is adopting eco-friendly steam-cooking kitchens in Kenyan schools to reduce carbon emissions and combat deforestation. President William Ruto on Thursday launched the kitchens at Garissa High School in Northern Kenya. The kitchens are to be installed in schools across the country replacing the use of firewood. The schools will benefit by earning carbon credits, tradable permits that reward institutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Sep 23, 2024 | standardmedia.co.ke | Abdimalik Hajir

Every time Sofia Hassan Koriyo travels outside Garissa County and is asked to produce her identity card, the granny flashes out her old laminated Kanu membership card since she does not have a national identity card. The 69-year-old recounted to The Standard her unsuccessful attempts to acquire an ID. The woman is almost giving up on ever getting the important document after losing it decades back.

Jul 12, 2024 | standardmedia.co.ke | Abdimalik Hajir

At least 10 people have been killed while 26 others sustained injuries in an early Friday morning road accident after a Nairobi-bound bus rammed a stationery trailer. Confirming the incident, Bangal Sub-County Police Commander Ephrahim Karani said some injured persons were rushed to nearby health facilities while those with severe injuries were taken to Garissa Referral Hospital. The area police boss who visited the injured said they have commenced investigations into the cause of the accident.

Apr 10, 2024 | eastleighvoice.co.ke | Abdimalik Hajir

Religious and political leaders have warned businesses in Garissa County against hoarding goods following floods that have cut off the Nairobi-Garissa Highway. They noted on Wednesday that it is against Islamic and Kenyan laws for any business to hoard goods so action will be taken against those found doing so. "During the El Nino, many businesses created artificial shortages and hiked prices. We have talked to authorities ...