Isiolo Woman Representative Heckled During President Ruto’s Visit to Garbatulla

Garbatulla, Isiolo County| Isiolo Woman Representative Mumina Bonaya faced a hostile reception today as she was heckled while addressing a public gathering in the presence of President William Ruto in Garbatulla, Isiolo County. The disruption occurred as the legislator attempted to deliver her speech during the President’s development tour of Northern Kenya. In a bold […]

Kenya’s Haiti Mission Exempted from U.S. Aid Freeze, Says President Ruto

Nairobi, Kenya| Kenyan President William Ruto confirmed on Thursday that the United States has exempted Kenya’s Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti from its recent foreign aid freeze. The announcement ensures that Washington’s support for the mission remains intact despite a broader pause in U.S. federal assistance to other programs. Ruto revealed that he […]

Government Issues Title Deeds to Garissa Residents to Boost Land Ownership

Garissa, Kenya| In a significant move aimed at enhancing land ownership rights and fostering economic development, the government has issued 3,000 title deeds to residents of Garissa Township. This happened on the second day of President William Samoei Ruto’s development tour of Northern and North-Eastern Kenya. The president also commissioned immigration offices in the area […]

The Sakuye Question: A Call for Fair Representation in Kenya’s National Government

In a democratic and multi-ethnic society like Kenya, fair representation in national governance is not just a moral obligation but a constitutional imperative. However, the Sakuye community—a vital part of Kenya’s socio-political fabric—finds itself sidelined in the recent government appointments by President William Samoei Ruto. Despite numerous appointments made in Marsabit and Isiolo counties, spanning […]

Wave of Unexplained Abductions in Isiolo Sparks Fear as Another Man Disappears

Isiolo residents are gripped with fear following the sudden and unexplained disappearance of a middle-aged man, Sadam Buke, popularly known as “Boru Kude.” Buke was reportedly picked up by unidentified individuals earlier today at around 4 PM near Acacia Hotel, on the outskirts of Isiolo town. The incident adds to the growing list of mysterious […]

Kilifi Faces Looming Hunger Crisis as Failed Rains Devastate Agriculture

Kilifi County, Kenya| Stakeholders in Kilifi County have issued an urgent warning over an impending hunger crisis following three consecutive failed rainy seasons. The prolonged drought has left thousands of residents, particularly in Ganze, Kaloleni, and Magarini sub-counties, at severe risk of malnutrition and food insecurity. The County Steering Group (CSG), a multi-sectoral team comprising […]

Experts Warn Kenyans Against Unsafe E-Waste Disposal Amid Rising Environmental and Health Risks

•Urgent Call for Public Awareness on Proper E-Waste Management Kenyan experts have raised concerns over the improper disposal of electronic waste (e-waste), warning that it poses severe environmental and health hazards. The call for action comes as Kenya grapples with the challenge of managing the approximately 51,300 metric tonnes of e-waste generated annually, of which […]

Isiolo Communities Demand Safe Haven for GBV and FGM Survivors on Zero Tolerance Day

Isiolo County witnessed a powerful call for action as InformAction-Kenya, a non-governmental organization, joined key stakeholders and community members to mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The event saw local communities presenting a petition demanding immediate government intervention to address the escalating cases of gender-based violence (GBV), FGM, and […]

OLF-OLA Denies Criminal Allegations, Pledges Cooperation with Kenya

The Oromo Liberation Front-Oromo Liberation Army (OLF-OLA) has dismissed claims that its fighters are involved in criminal activities in Marsabit and Isiolo counties, asserting that it fully respects Kenya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Kenyan government launched “Operation Ondoa Jangili” (Operation to Remove Criminals) on Sunday, January 3, 2025, with the aim of flushing out […]