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, […]
•A Cultural Shift in Northern Kenya For decades, morans—young warriors from pastoralist communities in Northern Kenya—were synonymous with banditry, cattle rustling, and violent highway attacks. Rooted in tradition, these warriors spent much of their time in the bush, isolated from mainstream society, adhering to the deeply ingrained practice of raiding livestock from rival communities. However, […]
•Senate Health Committee Tasked with Addressing Crisis Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute has sounded the alarm over a growing kala-azar (visceral leishmaniasis) outbreak in Marsabit County, urging immediate intervention to contain the disease and prevent further fatalities. Addressing the Senate, Chute emphasized the urgency of the situation, warning that if left untreated, kala-azar has a high […]
Wajir County has embarked on a transformative initiative to enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education through virtual laboratories. Over 100 junior school teachers are currently undergoing intensive training to integrate digital lab technology into their classrooms, addressing the challenges of limited physical laboratory infrastructure in the region. The training, spearheaded by the Ministry […]
