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, […]
Isiolo, Kenya| Isiolo County Teaching and Referral Hospital (ICTRH) found itself at the center of controversy on Saturday after Senator Fatuma Dullo made an unannounced visit to the facility. Accompanied by a group of bloggers, photographers, and a large entourage of supporters, the senator’s visit has sparked heated debate, with health officials refuting claims of […]
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, […]
Research indicates that the frequency of locust invasions is likely to increase due to climate change. In response, the County Government of Isiolo, in partnership with the Indigenous Movement for Peace Advancement and Peace Resolution (IMPACT), Cordaid, and icipe, is implementing a community empowerment project that addresses locust invasions in an environmentally friendly manner. The […]
The County Government of Isiolo, in collaboration with Kenya Meteorological Department, NDMA, Amref Health Africa-Kenya, Action Aid Kenya, WFP, Mid-P, and IMPACT Kenya, has launched a transformative four-day community engagement forum in Oldonyiro. This initiative focuses on tackling climate change, promoting ecosystem conservation, and fostering sustainable development. By addressing key issues such as access to […]
The governor of Isiolo County, Guyo Abdi Ibrahim, has been on an extensive tour of Isiolo county’s strategic grazing rangelands of Charri and Cherab for the past few days. The aim of the trip was to connect with the local communities and hear firsthand, the challenges they face in their daily livelihoods. The governor also […]
The County Government of Isiolo, through its Department of Tourism and Wildlife Management, is making significant strides in advancing the finalization of three key legislative bills: the Isiolo County Tourism Bill, the Isiolo County Community Conservancies Bill, and the Isiolo County Wildlife Management and Conservation Bill 2023. These bills, when passed, are expected to strengthen […]
About 2,500 vulnerable girls aged 18-24 in Isiolo County have experienced significant economic and social transformations through the Promoting Resilience, Inclusivity, and Meaningful Engagement (PRIME) Program. Spearheaded by the Merti Integrated Development Program (MID-P) with support from Mercy Corps, the three-year initiative seeks to empower girls from eight wards by engaging them in livelihood-enhancing activities […]
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