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Severe Drought Affects Marsabit and Turkana Counties
A severe drought has intensified in Marsabit County, leaving residents in a state of despair. In Turkana County, women and children are enduring severe water shortages, forcing them into desperate searches for the resource in the Kerio area. The Kenya Red Cross has issued an urgent warning regarding the drought in Turkana, stating that it is affecting 75% of the region's population. These events highlight the escalating humanitarian crisis and needs in both counties.
Insecurity and Crime Incidents Reported in Kiambu, Coast, Mombasa and Kilifi
Residents across several counties are experiencing a surge in insecurity. In Mombasa, Kilifi, Siaya, and Baringo counties, criminal gangs have been conducting attacks that resulted in at least one fatality and left numerous people with serious injuries. In Muguga, Kiambu, angry residents reportedly lynched suspected thieves and burned them to death. Following recent CCTV footage showing armed youth gangs robbing people, Coast Region Police Commander Ali Nuno has reassured residents and promised action against the culprits.
Residents in Nakuru and Kericho Protest Poor Roads and Factory Operations
Residents in parts of Nakuru and Kericho counties have protested over local infrastructure and industrial issues. In Tinet ward, Nakuru, residents are protesting the closure of the Chemusian tea factory, which left over 250 workers jobless after its director cited impassable roads. In another part of Nakuru, residents of Kapkembu village are urging the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KERRA) to reconstruct a road that has been in disrepair for over five years. Meanwhile, residents of Kapsuser in Kericho County are opposing the establishment of a lead-casting factory, citing grave concerns over public safety and environmental hazards.
Government Announces Security Actions on Terrorism and NADCO Report Compensation
The Kenyan government has announced several security-related actions and commitments. Kenya has officially designated thirteen individuals as being involved in terrorism and terrorism financing, subjecting them to immediate targeted financial sanctions. This action prohibits financial institutions from processing transactions linked to them. Separately, Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has reaffirmed the government's commitment to fully implementing its ten-point agenda. The PS also assured victims of past protests that they will receive compensation once the NADCO committee's report is finalized.
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