Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially gazetted Thursday, February 26, 2026, as the date for crucial by-elections that will fill the vacant Isiolo South National Assembly seat and wards across the country. The announcement marks another significant moment in Kenya’s evolving democratic practice of replacing fallen leaders, with the Isiolo South contest […]
Korr Town, Marsabit County| In a powerful symbol of inclusive governance, Marsabit County marked Kenya’s 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations in the remote town of Korr, Laisamis Constituency, underscoring the transformative impact of devolution on historically marginalized arid regions. Governor Mohamud Mohamed Ali, popularly known as Abshiro, took center stage at the event, delivering an impassioned […]
Construction has officially commenced on the ambitious Iresaboru Comprehensive School in Isiolo County, thanks to a landmark KSh 70 million funding partnership with the M-Pesa Foundation. The project, spearheaded by Isiolo County Assembly Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto (MRQ), marks a transformative milestone in delivering modern, inclusive, and sustainable education infrastructure to one of Kenya’s most […]
In a groundbreaking move to secure ancestral lands and foster peace in Kenya’s arid north, the State Department for Lands, Marsabit County Government, and National Land Commission (NLC) have launched an intensive sensitization campaign on the Community Land Act, 2016, across Laisamis Constituency – bridging knowledge gaps and paving the way for formal land registration […]
Isiolo, Kenya| In a powerful display of communal unity and respect for legacy, elders from the Borana and Sakuye communities in Isiolo County have unanimously endorsed 36-year-old Tubi Mohamed Tubi – popularly known as “Young Tupi” – as the preferred candidate to succeed his late father, Hon. Tubi Bidu Mohamed, the former Member of Parliament […]
Isiolo, Kenya| In a poignant display of collective grief and reverence, thousands of mourners converged on Isiolo town this afternoon to bid a final farewell to the late Hon. Mohamed Tubi, the beloved Member of Parliament for Isiolo South. The somber ceremony at Tullu Roba Cemetery on the outskirts of Isiolo town marked the end […]
Nairobi, Kenya| In a heartbreaking turn that has reverberated across the arid landscapes of northern Kenya and the hallowed halls of the National Assembly, Isiolo South Member of Parliament Mohamed Tubi Bidu has passed away at the age of 68. The veteran politician, renowned for his unyielding commitment to wildlife conservation, community development, and grassroots […]
In a groundbreaking ruling that underscores the critical importance of transparency and accountability in Kenya’s public sector, the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has delivered justice to Halako Dida Waqo, awarding him a substantial KSh 7 million in compensation. This decision, handed down by Justice Byram Ongaya, stems from a contentious petition against […]
In the arid landscapes of Isiolo County, where pastoral communities navigate the harsh realities of life amid ongoing security challenges, a wave of grief and fury has swept through Merti Sub-County. Earlier this month, five young men were allegedly gunned down by government security forces during a routine operation, sparking widespread protests, impassioned demands for […]
•This Comes Amid Allegations of Toxic Waste Dumping In the arid expanses of Marsabit County, northern Kenya, a growing health crisis has gripped communities in areas like Kargi, Korr, Loglogo, Kalacha, and Hurri Hills. Reports of a surge in throat and stomach cancer cases, potentially linked to contaminated water sources, have reignited long-standing fears of […]
