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 […]
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. […]
•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, […]
Isiolo, Kenya| Education stakeholders in Isiolo County gathered for a pivotal Secondary Schools Stakeholders Meeting, where key issues affecting the county’s education system were discussed, and strategies for improvement were outlined. The event, graced by Isiolo County Women Representative Mumina Bonaya as the chief guest, provided a platform for leaders, educators, and policymakers to reflect […]
Mombasa-based TikTok personality Samira Abdullahi, popularly known as “Boss Toto Mangistii,” has been arrested in what her supporters allege is a politically motivated crackdown on dissent. Abdullahi, a vocal critic of Isiolo Women Representative Mumina Bonaya, was reportedly taken into custody earlier today, sparking outrage among her followers and raising concerns about freedom of speech […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo has secured unanimous backing from her fellow senators to lead the powerful Senate Committee on National Security, Defence, and Foreign Relations. Her election comes following the untimely passing of Baringo Senator William Cheptumo, who previously chaired the influential committee. Senator Dullo, a seasoned legislator known for her vocal advocacy […]
Isiolo County is reeling from shock and fear following the killing of a herder and severe injuries inflicted on a bodaboda rider in Belgesh, a small township a few kilometers from Gafarsa in Isiolo South Constituency. The incident, which took place on February 23, 2025, has sparked widespread outrage among residents, who accuse Kenyan security […]
A hair-raising report from the Auditor General for the financial year 2023/2024 has exposed gross financial mismanagement in Isiolo County, with Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan (Guyo) at the center of controversy. The report reveals an alarming wage bill, unlawful appointments, and an unsustainable staffing structure that defies public finance regulations. Excessive Spending on Salaries According […]
