Also known as: Lower Tana River · Tana River counties
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… Nyandarua, Lamu and Tana River recorded the lowest numbers. Speaking during the launch of the report at Avian Courts in Naivasha, Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture and Children Services Hanna Wendot said the government remained committed to scaling up rehabilitation and reint …
Street families population drops by 60pc in eight years, new census revealsThe Standard
… Mung'aro warned the residents against selling their land at throwaway prices after receiving their documents.He said a committee comprising governors of Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale, Lamu, Tana River and Taita Taveta counties and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, together with Cabinet Secre …
Kilifi squatters sell land at throwaway prices after receiving title deedsThe Standard
… , a figure the government says will eliminate the national rice deficit without imports.Water available for irrigation is projected to rise from 55.4 million cubic metres to 2,379.2 million cubic metres by 2027/2028, through new dams including the Galana Dam straddling Tana River …
Kenya bets Sh598bn on Galana Kulalu revival to end food importsCitizen Digital
… Among the projects highlighted were the Ewaso Nyiro Basin development in Isiolo, the High Grand Falls Dam in Tana River, a proposed dam on River Daua in Mandera, and the long-discussed Bute Dam project in Wajir North. …
Ruto highlights irrigation expansion as key pillar of food security agendaThe Standard
… Merge small units: Vihiga with Kakamega, Lamu with Tana River, and Nyamira with Kisii. …
How Ruto's administration can unleash Singapore's magicThe Standard
… Ruto named several priority projects across the country, including the Ewaso Nyiro Basin in Isiolo, the High Grand Falls Dam in Tana River, a proposed mega dam on River Daua in Mandera and the long-proposed Bute Dam in Wajir North.He also cited the Siliki Canal in Garissa, Lowaat …
Ruto bets on water for northern Kenya at historic Madaraka DayCitizen Digital
Solar-powered irrigation transforms farming in Tana River By Susan Ndunda May 30, 2026 07:26 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Tana River is one of the counties in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid …
Solar-powered irrigation transforms farming in Tana RiverThe Standard
… This transition significantly lowered reliance on expensive and environmentally harmful thermal generation while improving stability of electricity supply across Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale, Lamu, Taita Taveta, and Tana River counties. …
How to end Coast's long wait for reliable supply of powerCitizen Digital
… nds By PCS May 25, 2026 03:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto wound up his five-day working tour of development projects in the Coast counties of Mombasa, Tana River …
Ruto launches Mariakani power sub-station, breaks ground for Makupa market and housing as Coast tour endsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya May 25 – President William Ruto wound up his five-day working tour of development projects in the Coast counties of Mombasa, Tana River, Kilifi, Lamu and Kwale on Monday. …
Ruto Wraps Up Coast Tour With Launch of KSh3bn Mariakani Power SubstationParliament's Implementation Committee ordered the Director of Surveys to complete a survey of the disputed Galana-Kulalu Ranch boundaries in Kilifi County by November 17, 2026, requiring the participation of the Agricultural Development Corporation, National Land Commission, Kilifi County Government, and representatives of Waata and Giriama communities.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Parliament's Implementation Committee ordered the Director of Surveys to complete a survey of the disputed Galana-Kulalu Ranch boundaries in Kilifi County by November 17, 2026, requiring the participation of the Agricultural Development Corporation, National Land Commission, Kilifi County Government, and representatives of Waata and Giriama communities.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
At least 595,000 people in Turkana and Marsabit counties will benefit from a Sh4.4 billion German government-funded programme to strengthen drought resilience and El Nino preparedness through water harvesting and irrigation infrastructure. An additional Sh1.3 billion was signed on Thursday to expand water infrastructure and unlock agricultural potential in the drought-prone areas.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told the Senate that the Government has put in place several frameworks to address flood risks and enhance preparedness, with implementation levels varying across counties. He said Nairobi City has developed a Flood Resilience Master Plan valued at approximately Sh47.2 billion, and the government is targeting to improve drainage systems and flood control infrastructure over 2026 to 2028.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
El Niño, a natural climate pattern that warms the Pacific Ocean and alters atmospheric circulation, is expected to bring above-normal rainfall to Kenya during the October-December season; experts urge communities and authorities to prepare for hazards accompanying heavier rains.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is preparing for the October–December rains by implementing new risk maps, county preparedness plans, and a national disaster response system. Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen told senators that Nairobi has developed a flood resilience master plan worth about Sh47.2 billion targeting drainage and climate-resilient urban development through 2028, and the government has created County Multi-Hazard Risk Profiles and basin-specific flood-risk maps for areas such as the Tana River and Lake Victoria basins.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga will tour the United States from September 17 to October 5, visiting multiple cities to engage Kenyans in the diaspora as part of his 2027 presidential campaign on the United Green Movement ticket.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
Law enforcement agencies uncovered a three-acre bhang plantation with an estimated street value of Ksh.60 million in Mwingi Central, along the Tana River, where the crop had been planted among food crops to conceal it. Officers uprooted 2,000 kilogrammes of bhang and recovered cultivation equipment, though the growers fled before arrest.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Officers from the National Police Service and National Government Administration Officers discovered a three-acre bhang plantation hidden among food crops along the Tana River in Mwingi Central, uprooting about 2,000kg of plants estimated at Sh60 million street value and recovering cultivation equipment. The suspects escaped before arrest.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana and his wife, Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga, are mourning the death of their last-born daughter, Amal Mghoi Mungatana, who died on Sunday at Gertrude's Children's Hospital in Muthaiga. Amal had experienced health issues since birth and received treatment in Kenya and abroad.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has sent a message of condolence to Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana following the death of his eight-year-old daughter, Amal Mghoi Mungatana, who died on September 13, 2026, while undergoing treatment at Gertrude's Children's Hospital in Nairobi. Amal is scheduled to be buried at Ngao Village in Tana River County on September 18.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Youths pelted opposition leaders' vehicles with stones as a United Opposition rally in Garissa descended into chaos on Saturday. Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DP leader Justin Muturi condemned the incident, with Musyoka accusing Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale of orchestrating the disruption.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leaders were attacked on September 12 in Garissa County, which former Attorney General Justin Muturi described as an attempted assassination. Muturi called for an immediate police investigation and warned that such attacks could deepen divisions and heighten fear among Kenyans.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has launched a Sh2.1 billion preparedness plan to protect livestock farmers and pastoral communities from anticipated El Niño effects, targeting 24 flood-prone and livestock-rich counties. The largest share of funds will go towards vaccines, veterinary medicines, and emergency response equipment to help farmers act before disasters occur.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has launched the Animal Identification and Traceability System (Anitrac) in Isiolo, an electronic tagging initiative to enable identification and traceability of livestock for export compliance and to combat livestock theft.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition has decided to rebrand into a more inclusive opposition coalition and approved applications from political parties seeking to join, according to Azimio Secretary General Caroli Omondi. The move aims to strengthen the coalition's position ahead of the 2027 General Election.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's State Department for Investment Promotion developed a County Competitiveness Index measuring investment readiness across all 47 counties. Nairobi scores 77 per cent as the country's most competitive county, combining economic activity, infrastructure and institutions, though data reveal it performs poorly on business efficiency.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
The government has identified 18 counties as high-risk areas ahead of heavy rains and flooding expected from October, with a multi-agency team already working in Baringo County on evacuation and preparation efforts.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Health has activated its El Niño preparedness plan in 18 high-risk counties ahead of heavy rains expected during October-December, warning of increased flooding, displacement, and waterborne and vector-borne disease outbreaks. The ministry is seeking support from development and health partners for medical structures, emergency services, health campaigns, water and sanitation interventions, and medical supplies.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
Coastal and inland water counties have yet to receive devolved control of ferries and harbours 16 years after the 2010 Constitution's promulgation, despite the Fourth Schedule designating these as county responsibilities. Counties including Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, Tana River, Turkana, Marsabit, Homa Bay, Siaya, and Busia remain unable to benefit from revenue and management of these water-body infrastructure.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
The National Drought Management Authority has warned of deteriorating water, pasture and weather conditions in nine Asal counties including Turkana, Garissa, Baringo, West Pokot, Nyeri, Kitui, Makueni, Tana River and Isiolo, with acute malnutrition remaining a critical concern driven by previous food insecurity and high morbidity levels.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Abdulswamand Nassir said Mombasa County will forcefully move residents from flood-prone areas including Bombolulu, Mtopanga, Junda and Tudor's Kaa Chonjo to safer places ahead of expected El Niño rains. The county is mapping affected areas with help from assistant chiefs and village elders to prevent flood casualties.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of heavy El Niño rainfall expected between October and December 2026, with the Kenya Red Cross stating that 46 counties are at risk and more than two million people could be affected. Preparations are underway across the country, including drainage clearing efforts in Nairobi and other mitigation strategies.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
North Eastern leaders, including Mandera Senator Ali Roba and Governor Mohamed Adan, are calling on the government to move from preparedness plans to tangible action on the ground to avert the effects of El Niño rains. They want the government to disclose emergency resources allocated for anticipatory action, response and recovery, and to urgently establish the actual operational state of preparedness in high-risk counties.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe announced a Coast Region Economic Revival Strategy targeting Lamu, Tana River, Kwale, Kilifi and Taita Taveta to increase agricultural production through a "Farm to Port" approach. The strategy will focus on products including coconut, cashew nuts, cassava, cotton, milk and meat, with some counties handling production and value addition while others provide supply chain and logistics infrastructure.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa and Lamu ports are expecting 55 vessel calls. The article also discusses the long-standing dispute over devolution of port and harbour management to coastal counties under the 2010 Constitution, which remains unresolved 16 years after its enactment.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Young people will be deployed across 11 counties to monitor early signs of electoral violence, misinformation and hate speech ahead of the 2027 General Election through a campaign called PeacePulse, which monitors both physical communities and digital platforms.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
FKF branch chairmen from Mombasa, Tana River, and Kwale say complaints and disciplinary cases in FKF Division Two and Coast Region League have increased and remain unresolved, and are calling on the national office to intervene to improve administration and credibility of the leagues.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece reflecting on Kenya's 1997–98 El Niño rains, which affected more than 1.5 million people and caused damage equivalent to 11 per cent of GDP, argues that forecasts alone are insufficient without systematic mechanisms to translate warnings into preparedness and early action at community and institutional levels.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Social Health Authority has registered over 32 million Kenyans, but only about 5 million are actively contributing, prompting Parliament's Health Committee to call for urgent measures to convert registrations into sustained participation in the Government's Universal Health Coverage reforms.
29 August 2026 · Capital News →
Maternal health experts warn that an ongoing health workers strike is likely to increase maternal and child deaths in Kenya, where at least 15 women already die daily from birth-related complications, with postpartum haemorrhage as the major contributor. Public maternity wings are closed, forcing pregnant women to seek care at private and faith-based facilities.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →