In a bold move to safeguard public health amid a protracted workers’ strike, the Isiolo County Public Service Board has swiftly recruited over 200 new health professionals while issuing a stern 24-hour ultimatum to striking medics, signaling a firm stance on restoring uninterrupted medical services across the region. This decisive intervention comes as residents grapple […]
In a significant development poised to reshape the political landscape of Isiolo County ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial elections, elders and professionals from the Karayu community have issued a resounding endorsement for incumbent Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo, while outright rejecting the recent appointment of former politician Charfanna Guyo Mokku as their purported president. This unanimous […]
•The Demos Come Amid Ongoing Drought Crisis In a stark display of frustration and desperation, residents of Tulatula in Wajir West/Eldas Sub-County, Kenya, took to the streets on Thursday, January 1, 2026, to protest a longstanding water crisis that has plagued their community for years. Carrying empty jerrycans and brandishing placards with poignant messages, the […]
In the annals of history, Julius Caesar’s audacious crossing of the Rubicon River stands as a philosophical emblem of irrevocable courage—a point of no return where one man’s resolve defied the odds, reshaping empires. “Alea iacta est,” he declared: the die is cast. Fast-forward to the unforgiving political landscapes of northern Kenya, where a modern-day […]
In a display of political consensus and familial continuity, the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has officially nominated Tubi Mohamed Tubi, the eldest son of the late Isiolo South MP Mohamed Tubi Bidu, as its candidate for the upcoming parliamentary by-election on February 26, 2026. The nomination ceremony, held on Tuesday at the party’s headquarters […]
In a historic gathering that bridged national boundaries and celebrated shared cultural heritage, leaders from Kenya and Ethiopia converged in Koket, Moyale, Ethiopia, on December 29, 2025, to officially launch the Borana Ethiopia University Student Association (BESA). This pivotal event, themed “Education, Empowerment, and Unity,” not only formalized a vital platform for Borana students but […]
In a move that reeks of geopolitical opportunism amid domestic fragility, Israel has become the first UN member state to formally recognize the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as a sovereign nation on December 26, 2025. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s declaration, framed in the spirit of the Abraham Accords, promises cooperation in agriculture, technology, and security—while […]
On December 28, 2025, the Borana Oromo community marks a poignant milestone—35 years since the passing of Abdullahi Jirma, the iconic singer, guitarist, and poet whose melodies continue to echo across generations in Kenya and Ethiopia. Born in 1949 in Odha, Moyale, Marsabit County, Kenya, Abdullahi Jirma emerged from humble beginnings as a visionary artist […]
•The Region is in a State of Fear Over Rising Enforced Disappearances Isiolo Town, Kenya| The quiet streets of Isiolo Town have been overshadowed by growing anxiety and anguish as Malele Abdi Hassan, the respected Head of National Police Reservists (NPR) for West Location, remains missing more than a week after his alleged abduction. A […]
Garissa, Kenya| Tensions have escalated in Garissa County following the controversial death of Sheikh Umar Ahmed (also referred to as Ahmed Sheikh Omar), a local resident whose family alleges he was shot dead by officers from the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU). His sister, Siman Ahmed—an aspiring Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Madogashe Ward in […]
