•Hundreds Gather to Celebrate His Return Amid Unanswered Questions Nairobi, Kenya| The long and painful search for Dela Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Yussuf Hussein Ahmed(Tolfiyo) came to an emotional conclusion on Saturday evening as he reunited with his family in Nairobi. Tolfiyo, who mysteriously disappeared in September last year, was returned home under […]
Isiolo County Women Representative Mumina Bonaya has reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to girls’ education by spearheading a significant initiative aimed at easing transportation challenges for students. In a heartfelt gesture aligned with the spirit of International Women’s Day, Bonaya facilitated the delivery of a school van to Isiolo Girls High School, a move she described […]
Garissa, Kenya| In a remarkable display of Quranic mastery, 16-year-old Abdimalik Siyad Abdi from Al-Rahma Madrassa in Bula Iftin has emerged as the overall winner of the 15th Annual Garissa County Quran Competition. The prestigious event, which attracted 222 participants from all sub-counties, was held during the holy month of Ramadhan and culminated in a […]
Isiolo County Government, in collaboration with development partners, civil society organizations, and community members, marked International Women’s Day 2025 at Isiolo GK Prison, underscoring the importance of women’s well-being and empowerment. The event, organized by the Department of Gender, Culture, and Social Services, focused on this year’s theme, “Advocating for Women and Health.” Health and […]
In a landmark event underscoring the enduring legacy of indigenous governance, Guyo Boru Guyo was inaugurated as the 72nd Abbaa Gadaa of the Borana/Oromo nation on March 8, 2025. This ceremony, steeped in tradition, signifies the seamless transition of power within the Gadaa system, a democratic socio-political framework that has guided the Oromo people for […]
Yabello, Ethiopia| In a momentous gathering at Borana University, Marsabit County Governor H.E. Mohamud Ali reaffirmed his commitment to cultural preservation and unity among the Borana and wider Oromo community during the 72nd Baali ceremony. The event, which marks the transition of one Gadaa leadership cycle to the next, served as a powerful reminder of […]
Mandera, Kenya| As the drought situation in Mandera County worsens, with temperatures soaring to 38 degrees Celsius, the county government has launched an ambitious drought mitigation initiative to address the critical water shortage affecting both residents and livestock. In response to the escalating crisis, the government has prioritized the drilling of boreholes in the most […]
Meru, Kenya| Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo has suffered a legal setback after the High Court in Meru dismissed his application seeking to block his arrest for failing to honor Senate committee summons. The ruling, delivered on March 6, 2025, by High Court Judge H.M. Nyaga, quashed Guyo’s petition, terming it premature and lacking sufficient evidence. […]
•A New Approach to Fighting Crime In Garissa County, security agencies are embracing a groundbreaking shift in policing—one that prioritizes collaboration over confrontation. Through a community engagement and policing program supported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), law enforcement officers and local residents are coming together to address security concerns in a participatory manner. […]
•Grave Abuses Uncovered in Isiolo and Marsabit as Security Forces Face Scrutiny The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has released a damning report detailing serious human rights violations committed during the ongoing ‘Operation Ondoa Jangili’, a security operation launched by the National Police Service (NPS) in Isiolo and Marsabit Counties on February 3, […]
