Calls for Mediation Grow as Isiolo Elders & Professionals Oppose Governor Guyo’s Impeachment

Isiolo, Kenya| Amid escalating political uncertainty in Isiolo County, a coalition of Somali professionals and the respected Council of Elders has issued a strong appeal for restraint, urging County Assembly Members (MCAs) and stakeholders to pursue alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms rather than push forward with the impeachment of Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo. The elders […]

Sickle Cell Patients in Kenya Urge Government for Subsidized Hydroxyurea to Ease Financial Burden

In a heartfelt plea, patients living with sickle cell disease in Kenya are calling on the government to subsidize the cost of hydroxyurea, a critical medication used to manage the debilitating symptoms of this chronic condition. The appeal highlights the financial strain faced by many patients, particularly those from low-income households, who struggle to afford […]

Jambojet Bolsters Kisumu-Nairobi Route with New Aircraft and Expansion Plans

Nairobi, Kenya| Jambojet, Kenya’s leading low-cost carrier, is set to strengthen its operations on the Kisumu-Nairobi route with the addition of a ninth aircraft, a Dash 8 Q400, slated to arrive next week. This strategic move underscores the airline’s commitment to meeting growing passenger demand and enhancing connectivity in one of its key markets. Scaling […]

Mombasa Unveils Youth-Led Waste Management Pilot to Tackle City’s Growing Garbage Crisis

Mombasa, Kenya| In a bold move to address its escalating solid waste challenges, Mombasa County is set to launch an innovative youth-led waste management pilot program in July 2025. The initiative, spearheaded by Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, aims to transform the city’s waste collection and disposal systems by engaging Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), private garbage collectors, and […]

Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo: Engineering a Silent Development Revolution in Isiolo County

•An Unfolding Legacy of Transformative Leadership, 2.5 Years In In a region often relegated to the periphery of national development discourse, Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo is quietly rewriting Isiolo County’s story—project by project, ward by ward. Two and a half years into his first term, Guyo’s administration has not only met the moment—it is defining […]

Addressing Teacher Shortages in Rural Kenya: Mumina Calls for Overhaul of Hardship Area Classification

In a compelling address to the National Assembly’s Education Committee, Isiolo Woman Representative Mumina Bonaya has spotlighted a pressing issue plaguing Kenya’s education sector: the persistent shortage of teachers in rural schools. Highlighting the struggles faced by counties like Isiolo, Bonaya urged the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to reassess its classification of hardship areas, advocating […]

Marsabit’s Hillo Mining Belt Poised for Revival Through Formalized Artisanal Cooperatives

Marsabit, Kenya| A transformative revival is underway in Marsabit County’s mineral-rich Hillo Mining Belt, as over 59 artisanal mining cooperatives are being formalized to unlock the region’s economic potential while addressing past environmental and security challenges. This initiative, aligned with Kenya’s Mining Act of 2016 and the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), aims to […]

From Life Sentence to New Beginnings: Ex-Inmate’s Journey of Redemption and Reintegration

In a powerful testament to the transformative potential of rehabilitation, Emmanuel Kirapash, a man who spent over two decades behind bars, has been granted a second chance at life. Recently pardoned by President William Ruto through the Power of Mercy Advisory Committee, Kirapash’s story sheds light on the challenges of incarceration, the value of prison […]