Nairobi, Kenya| The County Assembly of Isiolo, led by Speaker Hon. Mohamed Roba Qoto, OGW, CSMP(R), M.ISMI, actively participated in the 5th Legislative Summit 2025, a high-profile gathering that brought together key stakeholders in governance, finance, and public administration. The summit, designed to enhance legislative capacity and promote accountable governance, provided a platform for in-depth […]
Isiolo, Kenya| The Isiolo County Department of Health, in collaboration with the Nutrition Technical Committee and key development partners, is formulating a Five-Year County Nutrition Action Plan (CNAP) aimed at combating malnutrition and improving public health. The initiative, which builds upon previous CNAPs, is designed to accelerate and scale up multisectoral interventions to address malnutrition […]
Isiolo County Woman Representative, Mumina Gollo Bonaya, has spearheaded a large-scale food distribution initiative to support vulnerable families in Lower Cherab Ward during the holy month of Ramadan. Over a two-day period, 1,500 households received essential food supplies, ensuring they could observe Iftar with dignity and ease. A Timely Intervention for Vulnerable Families The relief […]
•Government Initiative Aims to Boost Child Nutrition and School Attendance In a significant step toward improving child nutrition and early education, the Isiolo County Government has launched a fortified porridge flour distribution program benefiting over 13,000 Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) students. This initiative is part of broader efforts to enhance the health and academic […]
In a landmark pre-summit forum dedicated to empowering women legislators for accountability and strengthening oversight in county governance, Women Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) took center stage. The transformative gathering, supported by UN Women, provided a strategic platform for female legislators to engage in high-level discussions on gender equity, governance, and leadership. Among the […]
Strong partnerships built on shared goals and aspirations are crucial for advancing healthcare systems, particularly in resource-limited settings. In this context, Dr. James Lowasa, Deputy Governor of Isiolo County, recently hosted a high-profile delegation from The Gates Foundation and its grantee organizations—ThinkWell, the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), and InSupply Health. Their visit, […]
•Residents Abandon Charcoal Burning to Restore Environment and Secure Sustainable Incomes Residents of Shanta Abaq in Wajir West, Kenya, have voluntarily surrendered their charcoal-burning tools, marking a significant shift in efforts to combat deforestation and environmental degradation. Former charcoal burners from communities across Ganyure, Wagalla, and Shanta Abaq in Wajir West Constituency, alongside those from […]
•Empowering Women in Leadership: A Commitment to Governance and Accountability The Female Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) of Isiolo recently held a significant engagement with the First Lady of Isiolo County, Her Excellency Habiba Guyo, reaffirming their dedication to empowering communities and enhancing governance. This engagement was a key component of the Summit on […]
•Isiolo Women MCAs have Lead the Charge for Governance, Accountability and Inclusive Leadership at Pre-Summit Forum Nairobi, Kenya| Women Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) from Isiolo took center stage at the Pre-Summit on Empowering Women Legislators for Accountability and Strengthening Oversight in County Governance, a transformative forum dedicated to enhancing gender equity and governance […]
Wajir, Kenya| The Wajir County Government has officially launched its third annual Iftar food distribution program, an initiative aimed at providing relief to vulnerable households during the holy month of Ramadan. Spearheaded by the Department of Special Programmes, the program seeks to ensure that disadvantaged families can observe Ramadan with dignity and adequate nutrition. This […]
