•Concerns Over Compliance With Immigration and Labor Laws Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute has called for an urgent review of the increasing number of foreign nationals engaging in Kenya’s informal business sector. Addressing the Senate, he expressed concerns that a growing presence of non-Kenyans in small-scale enterprises—such as barber shops, salons, and other informal businesses—could be […]
Nairobi, Kenya| The County Assembly of Isiolo, led by Speaker Hon. Mohamed Roba Qoto, OGW, CSMP(R), M.ISMI, actively participated in the 5th Legislative Summit 2025, a high-profile gathering that brought together key stakeholders in governance, finance, and public administration. The summit, designed to enhance legislative capacity and promote accountable governance, provided a platform for in-depth […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Kenya reaffirmed its strong diplomatic and economic ties with the Netherlands on Monday as Deputy President Kithure Kindiki welcomed King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands upon their arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for a State Visit. The visit by the Dutch royals underscores the enduring partnership between the two […]
Harare, Zimbabwe| A high-level ministerial council meeting between the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) was held in Harare, Zimbabwe. The meeting was convened to strengthen the roadmap for resolving the escalating security crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The multilateral meeting brought together key regional leaders, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
•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 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 […]
•U.S. Launches Decisive Military Action to End Houthi Attacks on Global Shipping Washington, D.C.| President Donald Trump has announced a major military operation against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, following a prolonged campaign of attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The president declared that the U.S. military is […]
