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. […]
In a significant move to address prison overcrowding, Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for stronger collaboration between the court systems and Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) committees to prioritize the decongestion of prisons across Kenya. This initiative includes reviewing bail and bond terms to facilitate the release of eligible inmates while ensuring justice is served. […]
•Isiolo’s Musical Trailblazer Sets Sights on Expanding Her Career Sadia Haro Wario, popularly known by her stage name Sahawa, has taken the Kenyan music scene, and, in particular, the nascent Northern Kenya showbiz industry by storm, transitioning from a political campaign vocalist to an emerging secular artist. Her rise to fame began earlier this year […]
Renowned local crooner Abduba Wako alias King Sama, who is also popularly known as Abdub Tokumma, has breathed new life into a classic Oromo hit by the legendary late Abdullahi Jirma. His cover of “Wal Malle Maal Qamnaa?”—an Afaan Oromoo phrase loosely translating to “Without ourselves, who else do we have?”—has received widespread acclaim from […]
•Governor Kuti Cites Health Concerns, Paves Way for Political Newcomer in Heated Isiolo Gubernatorial Race Isiolo County Governor Dr. Mohamed Kuti has officially announced his retirement from active politics ahead of the August 2022 general elections, citing health concerns. The unexpected decision marks the end of his illustrious political career spanning nearly two decades, during […]
