In Summary •Barasa Moved to Environment Docket •Ruto’s Cabinet Reshuffle: Strategic Realignment or Political Maneuver? •A Reshuffle with Far-Reaching Implications? Nairobi, Kenya| In a move that underscores both administrative recalibration and political strategy, President William Samoei Ruto has reshuffled his Cabinet, reassigning key ministers to new dockets. Among the most notable changes is the appointment […]
Isiolo County was rocked by a violent incident on Wednesday evening when Burat Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Nicholas Lorot was shot by unidentified attackers in Isiolo town. The legislator, known for his vocal stance on governance and land rights issues, was rushed to St. Theresa Mission Hospital in Kiirua, Meru County, for urgent […]
In a harrowing case that has sparked outrage and grief, 17-year-old refugee Gaala Aden Abdi was brutally murdered after resisting a forced marriage to 55-year-old Mohamed Kassim Tifo. For 27 agonizing days, she endured relentless beatings before her life was cut short in the most horrifying manner. A Desperate Plea for Help Gaala, a young […]
•Militant Attack Sparks Outrage Over Security Lapses in Northern Kenya Mandera County is once again reeling from a deadly Al-Shabaab attack following the execution of a National Police Reservists (NPR) commander at his home on Monday, March 24, 2025. The killing has ignited renewed criticism of security agencies, with Mandera Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif blaming […]
In a heartwarming gesture of compassion, Isiolo County’s First Lady, Habiba Guyo, has stepped in to secure a future for a bright but financially disadvantaged student. Habiba Abdi, a determined young woman from Bulapesa, had been on the verge of giving up her dream of pursuing a medical career due to financial constraints. Thanks to […]
•Sports for Change: Isiolo Women Representative Leads Anti-Drug Initiative Through Football Isiolo County has witnessed the launch of a major football tournament championed by Isiolo Women Representative, Mumina Gollo Bonaya, as part of a broader strategy to combat drug and substance abuse among young people. The MGB Tournament, named after her initials, brings together 33 […]
Wajir County, Kenya| A deadly Kala-Azar outbreak has claimed 20 lives and infected more than 500 people in Wajir County over the past three months, pushing local health facilities to the brink. Authorities have launched urgent interventions as they struggle to contain the rapid spread of the disease. Health officials report that the outbreak, which […]
•DG Lowasa, Partners Review Wezesha Vijana Programme’s Impact and Future Expansion Isiolo, Kenya| In a collaborative effort to assess the progress and impact of youth empowerment initiatives, Isiolo Deputy Governor Dr. James Lowasa hosted representatives from Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Kenya and Safaricom Foundation for a review of the Wezesha Vijana Programme. The meeting, held […]
•Community and Local Leaders Demand Accountability and Justice Tensions are running high in Holugho sub-county, Garissa County, following a violent incident in Kurunjo village on Sunday, where security forces allegedly attacked residents, resulting in the death of a pastoralist and leaving 15 others seriously injured. The incident has sparked outrage among local leaders and human […]
Isiolo County, in collaboration with the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) and under the Resilient Approaches in Natural Rangelands Ecosystem (RANGE) Programme funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN), has launched a comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing rising insecurity in the Chari and Ngaremara areas of Isiolo Sub-County. The program seeks […]
