Sericho, Kenya| The Kenyan government has announced the full containment of a catastrophic bushfire that ravaged parts of Isiolo County for over a week, destroying more than 600,000 acres of critical grazing land. The inferno, which tore through the Cherab and Garbatulla sub-counties, has been described as one of the most destructive wildfires in the […]
Isiolo, Kenya| Isiolo County Teaching and Referral Hospital (ICTRH) found itself at the center of controversy on Saturday after Senator Fatuma Dullo made an unannounced visit to the facility. Accompanied by a group of bloggers, photographers, and a large entourage of supporters, the senator’s visit has sparked heated debate, with health officials refuting claims of […]
Isiolo, Kenya| In a landmark ruling, the Isiolo Environmental Court has halted the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) from establishing conservancies in Chari and Cherab wards, citing inadequate public participation. The court found that NRT failed to engage local communities effectively in the decision-making process, violating constitutional principles of inclusivity and transparency. Court Upholds Community Rights […]
Sericho, Kenya| A fast-spreading wildfire has engulfed vast swathes of rangelands in Sericho Division and Badhana areas, leaving local pastoralist communities reeling from immense losses. The fire, which was first spotted on Thursday, has intensified, fueled by strong winds and dry vegetation, destroying more than 190,000 acres of prime grazing land as of January 20, […]
Isiolo, Kenya| Isiolo County Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan, widely known as “Guyo,” has been named Isiolo County’s Male Personality of the Year 2024, an accolade that underscores his transformative leadership in one of Kenya’s historically marginalized regions. Governor Guyo’s exemplary governance, coupled with his unwavering commitment to development and equity, has earned him widespread recognition […]
Today, a delegation from the Department of Health, led by County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health Services Lucy Kaburu, Chief Officer for Public Health Bisharo Hassan, and Zeinab Adan, a surveyor from the Department of Lands, held a significant meeting with Gambela residents and local institutions, including Gambela Primary School. The objective of the […]
Abdirahim Sheikh Adan, affectionately known by his stage name DJ Baha, is more than just a DJ — he is a cultural icon, a trailblazing entertainer, and a household name in Isiolo County and the larger northern Kenya region. With a career that spans radio, live event hosting, and social media content creation, DJ Baha […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Partnerships anchored in shared goals and aspirations are fundamental to achieving sustainable development. Recognizing this, Dr. James Lowasa, the Deputy Governor, led a high-level delegation to the National Partnerships for Resilience and Economic Growth (PREG) and Southern-Eastern Kenya (SEK) meeting today. He was accompanied by Dade Boru, the County Secretary, and Mohamed Boru, […]
Civil society organizations In Isiolo County, Kenya, have issued an urgent appeal to the government to fulfill its constitutional obligation to protect the lives and property of residents amid escalating cattle rustling incidents. The groups have expressed frustration over recurring attacks by bandits, which have resulted in significant loss of life and livestock, threatening the […]
•Governor Abdi Guyo has pushed for Isiolo County’s development in high-level meeting with Deputy President Kindiki Isiolo County Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo, accompanied by Women Representative Mumina Bonaya, met with Deputy President H.E. Kithure Kindiki at his official residence in Karen this morning. The high-level meeting focused on development priorities aimed at transforming Isiolo County. […]
