•County Advances Child Protection with New Policy Framework Isiolo County has taken a major step in reinforcing child welfare and safeguarding children’s rights by operationalizing its Child Protection Policy 2025. This move aligns Isiolo with other progressive counties, including Nairobi, Kwale, Bungoma, and Vihiga, which have already adopted similar frameworks to enhance child safety and […]
•County Leadership Engages in Awareness and Capacity-Building Sessions The Isiolo County Government is making significant strides in advancing child protection by ensuring that county leaders and policymakers are well-versed in the provisions of the Isiolo County Child Protection Policy 2025. A sensitization session for County Executive Committee (CEC) members is currently underway, with another session […]
•MCAs Urged to Champion Progressive Legislation and Strengthen County Governance Nairobi, Kenya| The 5th Annual Legislative Summit concluded today at The Edge Convention Center in Nairobi, marking the end of a three-day event that saw robust discussions on governance, legislative processes, and policy reforms. The summit, which had full participation from the County Assembly of […]
Isiolo, Kenya| In a transformative move to enhance early childhood education, the Isiolo County Government has launched a fortified porridge feeding program aimed at benefiting more than 13,000 Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) learners across the county’s ten wards. The initiative, spearheaded by Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan’s administration, is designed to improve school enrolment, retention, […]
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 […]
•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, […]
•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 […]
