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 […]
Isiolo County Women Representative Mumina Bonaya has condemned the persistent trend of heckling national leaders during their visits to the county, warning that such actions have long hindered the region’s development. Speaking in response to the recent disruption of President William Ruto’s visit to Isiolo, Mumina termed the heckling as “petty politics” orchestrated by a […]
Isiolo, Kenya| A herder was shot dead, and a bodaboda rider severely injured in Belgesh, Isiolo South Constituency, as security forces intensified operations in the region. The incident, which occurred on February 23, 2025, has sparked outrage among locals, with residents accusing security officers of excessive force and indiscriminate targeting. Fatal Shooting in Belgesh The […]
•Peace Walk Raises Awareness and Funds for 2,000 Orphans As the holy month of Ramadan begins, residents of Isiolo have urged the Muslim community to extend support to the less fortunate, emphasizing the essence of charity and compassion during this sacred period. The call to action was made during a peace walk organized to raise […]
Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan has strongly dismissed accusations leveled against his administration by Senator Fatuma Dullo, terming them as politically motivated and baseless. The escalating war of words between the two leaders has sparked concerns over governance and security in the county. Governor Hassan Accuses Senator Dullo of Political Sabotage Addressing the media, Governor […]
The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a comprehensive progress report on the ongoing multi-agency security operation dubbed “Ondoa Jangili”, launched on February 3, 2025, in Marsabit and Isiolo counties. The operation aims to dismantle criminal networks responsible for insecurity, cross-border incursions, and organized crime along the Kenya-Ethiopia border. Unmasking a Criminal Network Security forces […]
•Senator Fatuma Dullo Has Demanded the Immediate Overhaul of Isiolo Security Apparatus Following Chaos During President Ruto’s Visit ________________ Nairobi, Kenya| Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo has called for an urgent overhaul of the county’s security apparatus following violent disruptions during President William Ruto’s recent visit. Speaking in a stormy Senate session, Dullo condemned the chaos, […]
•Allegations of Financial Mismanagement in SASDF Spark Political Tensions Isiolo County MP Mumina Bonaya has raised the alarm over alleged financial mismanagement and a lack of transparency in the administration of the Sports, Arts, and Social Development Fund (SASDF). In a formal request to the National Assembly, she is demanding a forensic audit by the […]
Isiolo County recently hosted a crucial research dissemination workshop, unveiling findings on the management of Prosopis juliflora (commonly known as Mathenge) and the risk factors associated with camel milk contamination. The one-day event was organized by Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse (VSF Suisse) in collaboration with the County Government of Isiolo and the University of Nairobi. […]
