Stephen Astariko

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Correspondent at The Star (Kenya)

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Keynan to IEBC nominees: Your new role is a great responsibility

6 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Stephen Astariko

Eldas MP Adan Keynan speaking on Friday. Eldas MP Adan Keynan has expressed confidence in the seven-member team that was nominated by President William Ruto to head the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. Speaking on Friday, Keynan who chairs the Northern Kenya Parliamentary Group said the nomination list reflects the face and diversity of the Kenyan people. On Thursday, President Ruto nominated Erastus Edung Ethekon for the position of chairperson of the IEBC.
PWDs commend Ruto’s move to sign Disability Rights Bill into law

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Stephen Astariko

In SummaryThe legislation, sponsored by Senator Crystal Asige, repeals the outdated 2003 Act and establishes a robust, constitution-aligned framework for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The bill replaces the Persons with Disabilities Act, Cap. 133, and takes a rights-based approach to disability. Northern Kenya PWD chair Hafid Maalim speaking to the press in Garissa town.
Youths urged to embrace Tvets for self-reliance, jobs

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Stephen Astariko

Youth in Garissa have been challenged to embrace Technical Vocational Education and Training as a viable path to getting jobs and self-reliance. Speaking in Garissa town, County commissioner Mohamed Mwabudzo said there are many colleges in the county offering technical courses that can greatly change the lives of the youth. He however regretted that many still prefer white collar jobs which he noted are fast diminishing.
Three charged with refugee girl's murder in Garissa

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Stephen Astariko

The three murder suspects, Mohammed Kassim Tiffow, Mussa Sheikh Ahmed and Adan Mohammed at the Garissa High Court, May 7, 2025. /STEPHEN ASTARIKOThree men have been formally charged at the Garissa High Court with the murder of a 17-year-old refugee girl, Gaala Adan. However, the three - Mohammed Kassim Tiffow, Mussa Sheikh Ahmed and Adan Mohammed - did not plead to the charges.
Wajir county rolls out play-based learning for over 30,000 young learners

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Stephen Astariko

Deputy Governor Ahmed Muhumed flags off the learning materials./STEPHEN ASTARIKO Wajir county has launched a major early childhood education initiative that will benefit more than 30,000 learners across 264 Early Childhood Development and Care Education (ECDCE) centres. The county distributed play-based learning materials to support a more engaging and inclusive classroom experience for its youngest students.
Health CS Duale decries high maternal mortality in pastoral counties

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Stephen Astariko

Health CS Aden Duale./STEPHEN ASTARIKO Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Tuesday voiced deep concern over the persistently high maternal mortality rates in some counties, stating that such tragedies should not occur in this day and age. Pastoralist counties, including Garissa, Turkana, Mandera, Wajir, Tana River, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, Marsabit, and Isiolo, continue to report the highest maternal mortality rates in Kenya.
Dadaab refugees plead for aid restoration as US cuts leave thousands in crisis

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Stephen Astariko

Refugees from the 4 camps in Dadaab holding placards during the peaceful demonstrations at Ifo 2 camp./STEPHEN ASTARIKORefugees living in the sprawling Dadaab complex are pleading with the international community to urgently restore life-saving humanitarian aid after recent funding cuts have left thousands struggling to access food, water, education, and healthcare.
Group prepares PWDs for the next floods in Garissa

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Stephen Astariko

PWDs-Garissa member Mohamed Ibrahim conducts an outreach programme of its members in Bula Punda, Galbet ward, Garissa township /STEPHEN ASTARIKOLobby group People with Disabilities in Garissa is rallying its members to move out of out flood-prone areas in time. Mohamed Ibrahim, a polio survivor at Bulla Nyuki in Galbet subcounty, said even though the March-April long rain season is over, they are not yet safe. “We are all aware what the floods have done to us in the past. It is a sad story.
Defense ministry, Isiolo county agree to resolve Burat land row

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Stephen Astariko

Defence CS Soipan Tuya and Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo at the meeting./STEPHEN ASTARIKOThe Ministry of Defence and the County Government of Isiolo have finally agreed to resolve a six-year Burat land dispute. Defence CS Soipan Tuya and Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo agreed to convene a roundtable meeting with the KDF, National Land Commission and local leaders to resolve the dispute.
Senators praise Wajir’s effort to improve healthcare services

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Stephen Astariko

The senate health committee poses for a group photo with Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi in his office. The Senate health committee has lauded Wajir county’s effort of providing quality healthcare service to its people. The committee was in the county as part of its oversight mandate to assess the status of critical health infrastructure and equipment in hospitals.