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Retaliatory Attacks in Ethiopia’s Oromia Region Leave 29 Dead Following Killing of OLA Figure

•Civilians Targeted in Haro Limu District as Residents Blame Oromo Liberation Army for Reprisal Killings Haro Limu, Oromia Region, Ethiopia| At least 29 civilians were killed in a wave of violent attacks between 07 and 12 April in Haro Limu district, East Wollega Zone of Ethiopia’s Oromia region, in what local residents describe as retaliatory […]

Outcry in Isiolo as Cattle Rustlers Wound Local Elder, Rekindling Fears Over Spiraling Insecurity

Isiolo, Kenya| The wave of insecurity sweeping across Isiolo County has once again come into sharp focus following a harrowing attack in the volatile Biliqo Marara area, where a 41-year-old local elder, Abdimajid Ali Hussein, was shot and critically injured by armed cattle rustlers. The incident has reignited public outrage and amplified calls for urgent […]

Bandit Raid in Isiolo’s Biliqo Marara Sparks Outcry Over Security Operation’s Effectiveness

Isiolo County, Kenya| A daring bandit attack in Biliqo Marara township, Chari Ward, Isiolo County, has left one man critically injured and a community shaken, raising fresh questions about the effectiveness of an ongoing government security operation in the region. According to local sources, the raid occurred at dusk on April 13 when a group […]

Dida “Deep State” Wajera Elected Isiolo UDA Chair as Ruling Party Revamps Grassroots Structures

Isiolo County, Kenya| In a landmark moment for Isiolo County’s political landscape, Dida Abkul Wajera, popularly known as “Deep State,” has been elected the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party chairperson for Isiolo during the ruling party’s ongoing nationwide grassroots elections. Dida’s victory signals not only a generational shift in local political leadership but also a […]

Kenya Eyes Cheaper LPG Through Common User Facilities and Public-Private Partnerships

In a bid to bring down the cost of cooking gas and enhance energy accessibility, the Kenyan government is intensifying efforts to operationalize a network of common user Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) facilities. The initiative forms part of a wider national LPG Growth Strategy aimed at transforming Kenya’s energy landscape and ensuring clean, affordable fuel […]

Wajir Leads in Healthcare Innovation as County Ramps Up War on Kala-azar

Wajir, Kenya| Wajir County has recorded a landmark achievement in its healthcare system, becoming the first county in Kenya to acquire advanced blood processing technology, including a state-of-the-art apheresis machine. This move, Governor Ahmed Abdullahi says, is a monumental step toward transforming emergency care and managing critical diseases such as Kala-azar, obstetric hemorrhage, and severe […]

National Land Commission Launches Hearings on Historical Land Injustices in Isiolo County

The National Land Commission (NLC), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, has officially commenced a week-long series of hearings into historical land injustices (HLIs) in Isiolo County. The hearings, which began on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, are being held at the Catholic Diocese of Isiolo Pastoral Centre and […]

ENDF Announces Killing of Senior OLA Figure Linked to Peace Talks in Tanzania

Addis Ababa| The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) has reported the killing of a high-ranking member of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), identified as “Shode,” a figure the military alleges played a significant role during the recent Dar es Salaam peace talks between the federal government and the insurgent group. According to an official statement […]

Isiolo First Lady, Son Held Amid Claims of Political Targeting

•Isiolo First Lady Habiba Guyo and Eldest Son, Hassan, Were Arrested Amid Ongoing Rift with Isiolo Women Representative Mumina Bonaya Isiolo, Kenya| Tensions continue to rise in Isiolo County following the arrest of the First Lady, Habiba Guyo, and her eldest son, Hassan,who graduated from highschool recently under circumstances that have sparked public outrage and […]