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Marsabit Desk Thursday 3rd September, 2026.FINANCIAL MILESTONE: GOVERNOR MOHAMUD ALI RECEIVES AWARD FOR TIMELY STATUTORY...
03/09/2026

Marsabit Desk

Thursday 3rd September, 2026.

FINANCIAL MILESTONE: GOVERNOR MOHAMUD ALI RECEIVES AWARD FOR TIMELY STATUTORY PAYMENTS.

The County Government of Marsabit has been honored with a national award by the County Pension Fund (CPF) for its exemplary record in the timely remittance of staff pension contributions.

The trophy was officially presented to H.E. Governor Mohamud Ali by Finance CEC Hussein Fundi. This recognition marks a major milestone for Marsabit, validating its commitment to fiscal discipline and employee welfare.

While many counties struggle with backlogs, Marsabit has consistently remitted all pension, SHIF, NSSF, and KRA obligations for the past 15 months. Backed by fast-tracked internal systems, Marsabit recently set a national benchmark as the only county in Kenya to clear August salaries by September 1st, boosting public confidence and staff morale across the board.

Via the County Government of Marsabit Communication Unit.

Thursday 3rd September, 2026.MARSABIT CABINET MEETS: BUDGET, El Niño READINESS, AND NEW LEVEL IV HOSPITAL TOP AGENDA.The...
03/09/2026

Thursday 3rd September, 2026.

MARSABIT CABINET MEETS: BUDGET, El Niño READINESS, AND NEW LEVEL IV HOSPITAL TOP AGENDA.

The Marsabit County Executive Committee is currently holding its 92nd meeting to fast-track critical policy and development priorities aimed at boosting local service delivery.

Key agendas on the table include the 2026/27 Supplementary Budget I Estimates and urgent El Niño preparedness measures to protect local communities.

The Cabinet is also reviewing the Marsabit County Water Policy, the Natural Resource Management Policy, and the proposed establishment of the Boru Haro Level IV Hospital to significantly upgrade regional healthcare.

Via the County Government of Marsabit Communication Unit.

Marsabit Municipality Set to Roll Out Parking Charges in C*D.Marsabit Desk.Marsabit Municipality is set to introduce par...
02/09/2026

Marsabit Municipality Set to Roll Out Parking Charges in C*D.
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Marsabit Municipality is set to introduce parking charges in the town’s Central Business District (C*D) starting September 3, 2026, in a move aimed at improving order and regulating parking within the municipality.

The designated municipal parking spaces include areas around Kenya Lodge, near the Postal Corporation of Kenya and around Jeyjey Centre.

Motorists using the designated parking areas will be required to pay the prescribed parking fees once the new system takes effect.

Municipal authorities have advised motorists who are unwilling to pay the parking charges to park their vehicles outside the town’s designated parking areas.

The municipality says the introduction of parking charges is intended to bring sanity and improve traffic and parking management within Marsabit Central Business District.

In a radio advert, Motorists and business operators have been urged to cooperate with the municipality as the new parking regime comes into effect

Heavy Winds and Rain FlaggedThe acting director of Kenya Met, Edward Muriuki, signed off on the bulletin flagging Marsab...
01/09/2026

Heavy Winds and Rain Flagged

The acting director of Kenya Met, Edward Muriuki, signed off on the bulletin flagging Marsabit as one of the northern frontier counties experiencing high-velocity southerly and southeasterly winds. Local weather patterns also indicate that Marsabit is among the few areas in the region facing a chance of immediate rainfall during this period.

Long-Term El Niño Emergency Strategy:
Beyond the immediate 24-hour cycle, the government has placed Marsabit County on a long-term watch list due to an 81% probability of a strong El Niño weather event developing.A comprehensive national risk assessment conducted by the National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC) warns that the incoming weather shift poses direct threats to the county, including:

Flash floods and landslides in vulnerable terrains
Accelerated risk of localized disease outbreaks
Severe damage to critical regional infrastructure.

The multi-agency mapping exercise is part of an ongoing national preparedness strategy to insulate northern counties against extreme climate shocks and minimize regional harm.

Is Marsabit County ready for El Nino floods? What is the actual state of our infrastructure? Let's map out the hotspots.
29/08/2026

Is Marsabit County ready for El Nino floods? What is the actual state of our infrastructure?

Let's map out the hotspots.

SOLOLO GOES TO KIGALISololo Sub-County is celebrating a historic sporting milestone after local football prodigy Yasmin ...
29/08/2026

SOLOLO GOES TO KIGALI
Sololo Sub-County is celebrating a historic sporting milestone after local football prodigy Yasmin Ali Ahmed was named to the final Kenya U15 Girls national squad.The talented forward, who plays for Obbu Queens and studies at Moyale Girls School, will represent her country at the upcoming 2026 CAF African Schools Championship CECAFA Qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda.According to an official communication from the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Marsabit Branch, Yasmin's selection brings immense pride to her home sub-county of Sololo, highlighting the deep pool of athletic talent emerging from the region.

TEARS AND TRIBUTES AS MARSABIT BURIES PLAYERS LOST IN BARINGO ACCIDENT.The Marsabit football fraternity is today engulfe...
27/08/2026

TEARS AND TRIBUTES AS MARSABIT BURIES PLAYERS LOST IN BARINGO ACCIDENT.

The Marsabit football fraternity is today engulfed in grief as family, friends, teammates and supporters gather in Karare to lay to rest two players who tragically lost their lives.

The sombre burial has brought the football community together in a painful final farewell, marked by tears, prayers and heartfelt tributes to the fallen players.

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TRAGEDY IN DABELPolice in Moyale Sub-County have launched a manhunt for a suspect following the tragic death of 30-year-...
26/08/2026

TRAGEDY IN DABEL
Police in Moyale Sub-County have launched a manhunt for a suspect following the tragic death of 30-year-old Hassan Guyo in Dabel. Guyo was killed instantly at 7:30 AM when a flying stone from a nearby mining detonation pierced his makeshift shelter in Nasole, striking him in the head.
Investigators have already identified a key suspect linked to the blast site, located just 200 metres from the victim's shelter.
The incident is being treated as a criminal investigation into safety protocols and negligence.
Guyo’s body remains at the Moyale Sub-County Hospital mortuary awaiting a post-mortem.

GRADE 8 LEARNER DIES AFTER SNAKE BITE IN NORTH HORR,MARSABIT.A 16-year-old Grade 8 learner has died after being bitten b...
24/08/2026

GRADE 8 LEARNER DIES AFTER SNAKE BITE IN NORTH HORR,MARSABIT.

A 16-year-old Grade 8 learner has died after being bitten by a snake while herding his father’s livestock in Saru Location, Dukana in North Horr ,Marsabit.

The learner, identified as Barako Adano Barile, was bitten on Friday while tending to the livestock.

Addressing the media , his head teacher, Mr. Mamo George, confirmed that Barako died early Monday morning at his home in Qonye where he was later buried.

Mr. Mamo said the learner did not receive timely medical assistance following the snake bite, citing a lack of adequate medical services at Bales Saru Health Centre.

The incident was also confirmed by Sabarei Police and the Chief of Bales Saru Location, Godana Gollo.

The circumstances surrounding the death and the availability of emergency treatment at the health facility are expected to be investigated.

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BREAKING: MARSABIT FOOTBALLERS INVOLVED IN BARINGO ACCIDENT Players of a football team from Marsabit have reportedly bee...
24/08/2026

BREAKING: MARSABIT FOOTBALLERS INVOLVED IN BARINGO ACCIDENT

Players of a football team from Marsabit have reportedly been involved in a road accident near Alem, Baringo County, while returning home from Tot, Elgeyo Marakwet, where they had participated in a sports extravaganza under Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU) Tournament finals. The event had brought together more than 2,000 participants from nine Counties.

Casualties have reportedly been reported, but information remains scanty on the number of people affected and the extent of their injuries.

Authorities and team officials are expected to provide further details as efforts to establish the circumstances and full extent of the accident continue.

Our thoughts are with the players, their families and the entire team fraternity. We wish those injured a quick and full recovery.

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