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 […]
•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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In the heart of Kenya’s arid north, Isiolo County has been a theater of intense political drama, marked by fiery rhetoric, community divisions, and a high-stakes impeachment battle against Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo. At the center of this storm was Shukri Osman Godana, a prominent Isiolo blogger known as Aba Tayya or Abu Ameer on […]
In the arid heart of Chari, Isiolo County, Kenya, a single natural spring, Kuro Mume, stands as a beacon of hope and survival for both wildlife and pastoralist communities during the region’s punishing dry seasons. As climate change intensifies droughts across the Horn of Africa, this vital water source has become an indispensable refuge, drawing […]
In a deeply polarizing and controversial statement, Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Abdi Jehow has ignited a firestorm of condemnation across Kenya after openly declaring that leaders from the North Eastern region are prepared to rig the 2027 General Election to secure President William Ruto’s re-election. The remarks, made during the 60th anniversary celebration of Wajir […]
On Saturday, July 12, 2025, Wajir High School, the oldest educational institution in Kenya’s former North Eastern Province, celebrated its 60th anniversary with a grand Diamond Jubilee that brought together alumni, students, educators, and leaders in a powerful display of unity, pride, and commitment to education. The event, hosted by the Wajir High School Alumni […]
