Footprints discovered in northern Kenya, dating back 1.43 million years, indicate that a distant relative of Homo sapiens may have been significantly larger than previously believed. These findings offer new insights into the stature, gait, and group behavior of early hominins.

Many Kenyan travelers are discovering that destinations in northern Kenya, particularly Samburu, offer much more than previously thought, making it a winning choice for local tourism.

President William Ruto apologized to residents of Northern Kenya for historical marginalization and announced new development initiatives. These include enrolling over 800,000 residents in the Social Health Authority and a Sh5 billion livestock plan for ASAL counties.

Members of Parliament in Kenya are questioning the diversion of Sh300 million allocated for compensation to wildlife victims, as communities in northern Kenya continue to report delayed payments from a pilot project.

A new highway project in Northern Kenya is expected to significantly impact the region's economy by improving goods movement, reducing costs, and expanding trade opportunities for businesses.

During his tour of Northern Kenya, President Ruto announced plans for a new airport in Mandera and a Sh600 million housing project.

Experts are advocating for a permanent solution to address the persistent cycle of hunger affecting the northern regions of Kenya.

Learners in Northern Kenya are skipping classes due to starvation after the collapse of a crucial school feeding program, highlighting a growing humanitarian concern.

President Ruto has given leaders from Northern Kenya a strict three-month ultimatum to boost ID acquisition and voter registration, questioning the lack of votes despite his efforts.

Lodwar, once a remote outpost, is undergoing a major urban transformation with a construction boom, including new hotels, office blocks, and retail spaces, reshaping Northern Kenya.

Kindiki has praised recent reforms aimed at improving access to identification documents, equity, and inclusion for residents in Northern Kenya, addressing long-standing issues in the region.

The upcoming Madaraka Day 2026 celebrations are reportedly reshaping the narrative of Northern Kenya.

Media images of emaciated livestock and hunger in northern Kenya have prompted calls for the government to declare the situation a national disaster, urging urgent action.

Millions of animals are reportedly suffering from malnutrition and wasting, leading to a mass die-off due to severe environmental conditions.

Community health volunteers in remote northern Kenya are actively traveling across the region to detect poliovirus, aiming to prevent its spread before it can cause outbreaks.

Wajir Stadium is set to be named in honor of Ahmed Khalif, recognizing his significant place in the political history of Northern Kenya as its shortest-serving Cabinet minister.

Wajir High School, described as an 'oasis of knowledge' in Northern Kenya, is celebrating its 60th anniversary, having produced many notable leaders from the region.

Residents of Marsabit, Kenya, have filed a landmark lawsuit against BP, claiming the company's operations nearly 50 years ago introduced cancer-causing toxic waste into northern Kenya.

Kenyan President William Ruto has directed the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to recruit 1,800 teachers specifically for Northern Kenya, aiming to boost education in the region.

Ruto banks on infrastructure fund to unlock Northern Kenya potential  the-star.co.ke

An analysis highlights why regions like Wajir, Mandera, and Turkana in northern Kenya continue to lag behind, with the state's presence primarily through security forces.