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 […]
📷Above| Restoring eyesight through the Garba Tulla medical camp as successful cataract surgeries were conducted In the vast, sun-scorched plains of northern Kenya, where hope sometimes feels as distant as the horizon, one woman has emerged as a towering beacon of compassion, resilience, and transformative leadership. Her Excellency Mrs. Habiba Guyo — affectionately and reverently […]
Isiolo, Kenya| In a powerful address that blended calls for political reconciliation, social responsibility, and cultural preservation, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has positioned himself as a mediator in Isiolo County‘s lingering leadership disputes while sounding the alarm on pressing community challenges. The remarks came during the opening of the annual Waso Ulamaa League religious […]
Isiolo County, Kenya| As families across Kenya gather to celebrate the festive season, one household in Isiolo is shrouded in grief and uncertainty. The mysterious disappearance of 37-year-old Guyo Lubo, a father of four from Bulesa in Merti Sub-County, has plunged his loved ones into despair and sparked outrage among residents over rising cases of […]
Ayyo Village Resort, Isiolo County| In a heartwarming display of gratitude that brought tears, laughter, and thunderous applause, more than three hundred former bursary beneficiaries, now accomplished nurses, engineers, teachers, civil servants, entrepreneurs, and security officers, converged on Ayyo Village on Saturday, 20 December 2025 to celebrate the man who single-handedly lifted them out of […]
Garba Tulla, Isiolo County| In a deeply symbolic gesture that has sent ripples across Isiolo County’s political landscape, the revered father of modern Isiolo politics, Dr. Mohamed Abdi Kuti– widely and affectionately known as Yoyah– has delivered a resounding public endorsement of incumbent Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan(Guyo)’s bid for a second term. The moment, steeped […]
