Mandera Deepens Dialogue on Local Revenue Mobilization

•The CECM for Trade and Cooperatives Convened a Stakeholders Meeting in Mandera West Regarding the Ongoing Exercise Mandera, Kenya| On the second day of the ongoing County Government Own Source Revenue (OSR) Mobilisation and Policy Dissemination initiative, Mandera County Government intensified its campaign to enhance local revenue collection through a high-level stakeholders meeting held at […]

Isiolo County Assembly Intensifies Oversight on 2025 Budget Strategy to Bolster Transparency and Service Delivery

In a bid to uphold fiscal responsibility and enhance public service delivery, the County Assembly of Isiolo has reaffirmed its dedication to executing its constitutional oversight role by meticulously reviewing the County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP) for the 2025 financial year. This strategic engagement underscores the assembly’s proactive stance in ensuring the county’s budget process […]

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 […]

Mandera County Launches Ashabito Market Stalls as Part of Wider Revenue Mobilisation Drive

•CEC Adan Dakane Supervises Allocation and Commissioning, Urges Compliance and Cooperation from Traders Ashabito, Mandera County| The Mandera County Government has taken a significant step toward revitalizing local trade and boosting its own-source revenue collection by commissioning 24 newly constructed market stalls in Ashabito town. The allocation and official commissioning of the stalls was presided […]

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 […]

DJ Baha Clinches UDA Chairmanship in Burat Ward, Isiolo County

•From Vernacular Radio Star to Political Trailblazer Isiolo County, Kenya| Abdirahim Sheikh Adan, widely recognized by his stage name DJ Baha, has emerged victorious in the recently concluded United Democratic Alliance (UDA) grassroots elections, clinching the highly contested Burat Ward Chairmanship. His triumph not only marks a significant personal milestone but also signals a potential […]

Governor Guyo Joins Garbatulla Community in Solidarity Fundraiser for Fire Victims

Garbatulla, Isiolo County| Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan, popularly known as Guyo, on 12th of April, 2025, joined residents of Garbatulla in a moving community fundraiser held in support of a local family that recently lost their home in a devastating fire. The event, marked by emotional speeches and an outpouring of goodwill, brought together […]

Four Suspects Nabbed in Major Cannabis Bust on Moyale-Isiolo Highway

Isiolo, Kenya| In a significant blow to suspected narcotics trafficking networks, a multi-agency security team intercepted a long-haul truck transporting a substantial quantity of cannabis along the Moyale-Isiolo highway, leading to the arrest of four individuals. The truck, which was reportedly en route from the northern frontier, was stopped during a routine operation along the […]

Isiolo Governor Condemns Forceful Evictions in Checheles, Accuses Police of Abetting Land Grabbing

Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan(Guyo) has sharply criticized a recent demolition exercise conducted by security officers in Checheles, Isiolo County, terming it inhumane, illegal, and a betrayal of the government’s duty to protect its citizens. The demolitions, carried out early Saturday morning under the supervision of the Isiolo Officer Commanding Station (OCS), left several families […]