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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 […]

Governor Orders Audit of Buildings After Near-Collapse of 11-Storey Structure in Mombasa

Mombasa, Kenya| Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has ordered an immediate and comprehensive audit of all buildings linked to the professionals involved in the construction of a dangerously unstable 11-storey building in Kona ya Kilifi, Mvita Sub-County. The move follows the alarming near-collapse of the structure, which had reached its finishing stage but began showing significant […]

March 30th, Sunday, will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr 2025

•Some Regions Have Announced March 31Due to Moon-Sighting Variations •In Kenya, Majority of Muslims are Celebrating Tomorrow in Line with Saudi Arabia •In Some Counties,Including Isiolo, Local Mosques Have Already Announced Tomorrow’s Celebration Following the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon at the Tamir observatory, Saudi Arabia has officially declared that Eid al-Fitr will commence […]