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Isiolo Leadership Crisis Deepens as County Assembly Defies Court Orders to Impeach Governor Guyo

Isiolo, Kenya| In a stunning show of defiance against the judiciary, the Isiolo County Assembly has moved forward with the impeachment of Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan Guyo, despite multiple standing court orders that explicitly barred the process. The politically charged maneuver, led by Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto, has thrust the arid northern county into a […]

Mercy Corps and Wajir County Join Forces to Boost Livestock Production and Resilience

In a significant step toward transforming the livestock sector in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid regions, Wajir County recently welcomed a high-level delegation from Mercy Corps, led by Dr. Diba Waqo, Regional Director of the Cross-Border Regional Livestock Program (RLP). This ambitious initiative, spanning Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia, is designed to enhance livestock production, bolster resilience […]

Marsabit’s Hillo Mining Belt Poised for Revival Through Formalized Artisanal Cooperatives

Marsabit, Kenya| A transformative revival is underway in Marsabit County’s mineral-rich Hillo Mining Belt, as over 59 artisanal mining cooperatives are being formalized to unlock the region’s economic potential while addressing past environmental and security challenges. This initiative, aligned with Kenya’s Mining Act of 2016 and the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), aims to […]

Governor Guyo Faces Impeachment Over Alleged Misconduct and Mismanagement

Isiolo, Kenya| On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, a motion to impeach Isiolo County Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo was tabled at the Isiolo County Assembly, intensifying scrutiny of his leadership. In an unprecedented show of unity, 17 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), including Majority Leader and Garbatulla MCA Abdirashid Ali (Gira), endorsed the petition to […]

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Isiolo County Muslims Celebrate with Prayers, Charity, and Calls for Unity

On June 6, 2025, the Muslim community in Isiolo County, Kenya, joined millions worldwide in celebrating Eid-ul-Adha, one of the most significant Islamic holidays. Marked by communal prayers, acts of charity, and messages of unity, the festivities brought together residents across various locations in the county, showcasing the region’s rich cultural and religious heritage. Communal […]

Senator Dullo Confronts Misogynistic Attacks by Governor Guyo in Fiery Senate Address

This afternoon, Senator Fatuma Dullo delivered a powerful personal statement in the Kenyan Senate, confronting derogatory and misogynistic remarks allegedly made by Isiolo County Governor Abdi Guyo during Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2025, in Oldonyiro Ward, Isiolo County. The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage, highlights the persistent challenges faced by women in […]

Governor Guyo’s Vile Attack on Senator Dullo Sparks Outrage, Prompts Fierce Defense from Rehema Jaldesa

Isiolo, Kenya| The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) Chairperson and former Isiolo Women Representative, Rehema Jaldesa, has issued a scathing rebuke of Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo following his derogatory and baseless remarks targeting Senator Fatuma Dullo during Madaraka Day celebrations in Oldonyiro on June 1, 2025. Jaldesa’s impassioned defense of the senator, coupled […]

General Morgan, Somalia’s Controversial Military Figure, Dies in Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya| General Mohamed Said Hirsi Morgan, a towering and polarizing figure in Somalia’s military and political history, passed away on May 28, 2025, in a Nairobi hospital after a brief illness, his family confirmed. Known for his pivotal role as the last Minister of Defence under President Siad Barre’s regime and his subsequent activities […]

Mystery Arrests in Kom Durte Spark Outrage and Fear Among Locals

•Unexplained ‘Abductions’ in Isiolo’s Kom Durte Spark Outrage, Fear and Calls for Urgent Action Isiolo, Kenya| A cloud of fear and uncertainty has engulfed the gold-mining town of Kom Durte in Charri Ward, Isiolo County, following the mysterious disappearance of at least five residents—including three respected elders—who were reportedly picked up by security personnel under […]