Saku MP Ali Rasso Condemns Natembeya’s Opposition to ID Vetting Abolition

Saku Member of Parliament Ali Dido Rasso has strongly criticized recent remarks by Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya regarding the abolition of vetting for national identification card registration in North Eastern Kenya. Rasso dismissed Natembeya’s concerns as misguided and discriminatory, accusing him of perpetuating biases against pastoralist communities. The controversy stems from President William Ruto’s […]

Isiolo Elders Warn Marsabit Governor to Stay Out of Local Politics, Urge Focus on Marsabit’s Challenges

In a resounding declaration, over 500 elders and leaders from Isiolo County’s Karayu sub-clan have issued a stern warning to Marsabit Governor Mohamed Ali and his allies, urging them to cease interference in Isiolo’s political affairs. The elders, representing various wards across the county, emphasized that Isiolo is not a battleground for external political interests […]

The Sakuye Question: A Call for Fair Representation in Kenya’s National Government

In a democratic and multi-ethnic society like Kenya, fair representation in national governance is not just a moral obligation but a constitutional imperative. However, the Sakuye community—a vital part of Kenya’s socio-political fabric—finds itself sidelined in the recent government appointments by President William Samoei Ruto. Despite numerous appointments made in Marsabit and Isiolo counties, spanning […]

OLF-OLA Denies Criminal Allegations, Pledges Cooperation with Kenya

The Oromo Liberation Front-Oromo Liberation Army (OLF-OLA) has dismissed claims that its fighters are involved in criminal activities in Marsabit and Isiolo counties, asserting that it fully respects Kenya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Kenyan government launched “Operation Ondoa Jangili” (Operation to Remove Criminals) on Sunday, January 3, 2025, with the aim of flushing out […]

Aden Duale Officiates Opening of Modern Masjid Nur Mosque in Marsabit County

•New Mosque to Serve as Hub for Worship and Community Development Ahead of Ramadhan Marsabit County witnessed a significant milestone in its religious and social development as Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, representing the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, officiated the grand opening of the Masjid Nur mosque in North Horr. The modern mosque, […]

DJ Baha: The Borana Beat Master Who Redefined Entertainment in Northern Kenya

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 […]

Ag. Inspector General Leads High-Level Operation in Moyale Following Abduction of Two South Korean Nationals

Moyale, Kenya| In the wake of the abduction of two South Korean nationals, Kenya’s Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr. Gilbert Masengeli, and the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim Amin, convened a high-level security meeting in Moyale on August 15, 2024, to coordinate response efforts and oversee ongoing investigations. The two Korean […]

King Sama Revives Classic Oromo Song with Stirring Cover, Igniting Praise and Debate

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 […]