Isiolo Assembly in Crisis: Two MCAs Expelled Amid Power Struggles and Court Battles

Isiolo, Kenya| In a dramatic escalation of political tensions in Isiolo County, the County Assembly has expelled two nominated Members of County Assembly (MCAs), Fozia Jibril Bore and Amina Omar Enow, following a directive from the United Democratic Movement (UDM) party leadership. The expulsions, announced on July 14, 2025, have sparked controversy, with allegations of […]

High Court Freezes Ouster of Isiolo Speaker Banticha as County Assembly Power Struggle Intensifies

In a dramatic escalation of the leadership crisis gripping Isiolo County, the High Court in Nairobi has issued temporary conservatory orders halting the removal of newly appointed County Assembly Speaker Abdullahi Jaldesa Banticha. The ruling, delivered by Justice Hellen Wasilwa of the Employment and Labour Relations Court on July 15, 2025, bars any attempts to […]

MRQ’s Triumphant Return Ignites Isiolo Town with Celebration and Hope

•Isiolo Town Celebrates Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto’s Triumphant Return Amid Alleged Political Reconciliation Isiolo, Kenya| Isiolo Town was awash with jubilation and vibrant energy as hundreds of residents poured into the streets to welcome back County Assembly Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto(MRQ), affectionately dubbed “Sharif Abo” (Honourable Father), in a spectacular homecoming parade. The festive atmosphere, […]

Empowering Dreams: Taslima Mohamed Inspires Girls’ Education at Mandera Moi Girls Secondary School

In a transformative event that underscored the power of education and resilience, Generation for Change and Development (GENCAD) International, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Mandera Moi Girls Secondary School, hosted a mentorship session on July 15, 2025, featuring Taslima Mohamed, the inspiring author of I Can, The Girl From The North. Led […]

Political Shake-Up in Isiolo: Expulsions, Leadership Changes, and Assembly Adjournment

Isiolo, Kenya| The County Assembly of Isiolo is undergoing a significant transformation following a series of high-profile political developments, including the expulsion of two nominated Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), leadership reshuffles, committee updates, and a temporary adjournment of the Assembly. These events come in the wake of the controversial degazettement of Abdullahi Banticha […]

South Korea’s Historic 23,258-Tonne Rice Donation Bolsters Refugee Support in Kenya

•The Donation Comes Amid Global Food Crisis In a landmark gesture of global solidarity, the Republic of Korea has donated 23,258 metric tonnes of rice, valued at approximately Sh2.3 billion (around $17.7 million USD), to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to address food insecurity among refugees in Kenya. The consignment, the largest single […]

Historic Breakthrough: Lamu’s King Fahd Hospital Performs First Laparoscopic Kidney Surgery, Revolutionizing Local Healthcare

In a landmark achievement for Lamu County’s healthcare system, King Fahd Hospital has successfully performed its first-ever laparoscopic radical nephrectomy, a minimally invasive surgery to remove a cancerous kidney. This groundbreaking procedure marks a significant step forward in providing advanced medical care to residents of Lamu, reducing the need for costly referrals to urban centers […]

Banticha’s Tenure as Isiolo Speaker Revoked: A Strategic Move Toward Legitimate Leadership

Isiolo, Kenya| In a dramatic turn of events, the gazettement of Abdullahi Jaldesa Banticha as the Speaker of the Isiolo County Assembly and Chairman of the Isiolo County Assembly Service Board has been officially revoked, effective July 14, 2025, as announced in a Kenya Gazette notice signed by Assembly Clerk Salad Guracha. The decision, grounded […]

NEMA Crackdown in Makueni: 17 Arrested in Major Environmental Compliance Sweep

Makueni County, Kenya| In a robust move to enforce environmental regulations, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), in partnership with the National Police Service, has apprehended 17 individuals in Makueni County for breaching the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA). The four-day operation, which targeted non-compliant facilities such as hospitals and petrol stations, underscores NEMA’s […]

Coastal Schools Urged to Integrate Blue Economy into CBE Pathways for Grade 10 Transition

Mombasa, Kenya| As Kenya gears up for the rollout of Grade 10 under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system in January 2026, the Vice-Chancellor of the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM), Prof. Leila Abubakar, has called on schools in the coastal region to integrate the Blue Economy into their curricula, with a particular emphasis on marine […]