Isiolo County Distributes Fortified Porridge Flour to Over 13,000 ECDE Students

•Government Initiative Aims to Boost Child Nutrition and School Attendance In a significant step toward improving child nutrition and early education, the Isiolo County Government has launched a fortified porridge flour distribution program benefiting over 13,000 Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) students. This initiative is part of broader efforts to enhance the health and academic […]

Defence Ministry Denounces Coup Allegations in Daily Nation Report

Nairobi, Kenya| The Ministry of Defence has strongly refuted claims published in the Daily Nation alleging that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga intervened to prevent a military coup against President William Ruto. In a forceful statement issued on Monday, the Ministry dismissed the report as “false, baseless, unfounded, misleading, and reckless,” accusing the newspaper of […]

First Lady Habiba Guyo: Advancing Women’s Leadership, Accountability, and Inclusive Governance

In a landmark pre-summit forum dedicated to empowering women legislators for accountability and strengthening oversight in county governance, Women Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) took center stage. The transformative gathering, supported by UN Women, provided a strategic platform for female legislators to engage in high-level discussions on gender equity, governance, and leadership. Among the […]

Strengthening Healthcare Through Strategic Partnerships: Isiolo County’s Collaboration with The Gates Foundation

Strong partnerships built on shared goals and aspirations are crucial for advancing healthcare systems, particularly in resource-limited settings. In this context, Dr. James Lowasa, Deputy Governor of Isiolo County, recently hosted a high-profile delegation from The Gates Foundation and its grantee organizations—ThinkWell, the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), and InSupply Health. Their visit, […]

Al-Shabaab Militants Storm Lamu Village, Deliver Lecture, and Distribute Dates

Lamu, Kenya| A sense of fear and uncertainty has gripped residents of Mangai village in Lamu County after over 100 heavily armed Al-Shabaab militants reportedly entered the area on Sunday evening. According to local sources, the militants gathered villagers, delivered a lecture, and distributed dates (commonly known as tende) before disappearing into the dense Boni […]

Former Charcoal Burners in Wajir West Surrender Tools, Seek Alternative Livelihoods

•Residents Abandon Charcoal Burning to Restore Environment and Secure Sustainable Incomes Residents of Shanta Abaq in Wajir West, Kenya, have voluntarily surrendered their charcoal-burning tools, marking a significant shift in efforts to combat deforestation and environmental degradation. Former charcoal burners from communities across Ganyure, Wagalla, and Shanta Abaq in Wajir West Constituency, alongside those from […]

Isiolo’s First Lady and Female MCAs Forge Path for Accountable Governance

•Empowering Women in Leadership: A Commitment to Governance and Accountability The Female Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) of Isiolo recently held a significant engagement with the First Lady of Isiolo County, Her Excellency Habiba Guyo, reaffirming their dedication to empowering communities and enhancing governance. This engagement was a key component of the Summit on […]

Isiolo Women MCAs Pledge to Advance Accountability and Inclusivity in County Governance

•Isiolo Women MCAs have Lead the Charge for Governance, Accountability and Inclusive Leadership at Pre-Summit Forum Nairobi, Kenya| Women Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) from Isiolo took center stage at the Pre-Summit on Empowering Women Legislators for Accountability and Strengthening Oversight in County Governance, a transformative forum dedicated to enhancing gender equity and governance […]

Wajir Launches Third Annual Iftar Food Distribution to Support Vulnerable Families

Wajir, Kenya| The Wajir County Government has officially launched its third annual Iftar food distribution program, an initiative aimed at providing relief to vulnerable households during the holy month of Ramadan. Spearheaded by the Department of Special Programmes, the program seeks to ensure that disadvantaged families can observe Ramadan with dignity and adequate nutrition. This […]