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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 […]

Ramadan Relief Controversy in Isiolo: Vulnerable Families Cry Foul Over Alleged Favoritism

A growing controversy has emerged in Isiolo County following allegations of favoritism and discrimination in the distribution of Ramadan relief food. Vulnerable families, including single mothers and people living with disabilities, have accused Batula Sama, also known as Batula Ali Maalim, of unfairly managing the disbursement process. The relief food, donated by the Turkish nonprofit […]

Senator Dullo Sounds Alarm on Rising Insecurity as MCA Lorot Survives Shooting

•Senator Fatuma Dullo Has Decried Rising Insecurity in Isiolo County •She Has Called for Urgent Government Intervention to Restore Order •Shooting of an MCA in the Area Has Highlighted Worsening Security Crisis Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo has voiced deep concerns over the escalating insecurity in Isiolo County following the shooting of Burat Ward Member of […]