10,000 households receive food, water in drought hit Mandera county

Prolonged dry spell has devastated livelihoods, with livestock deaths increasing due to lack of water and pasture.

By Ali Abdi 4 months ago

Tubi Vs Bina: UDA's Tubi Jnr wins Isiolo South MP seat after heated family contest

Tubi Mohamed Tubi, 36 of UDA, has been declared the MP- elect of Isiolo South Constituency after garnering 7,352 votes against his closest challenger and elder sister Bina.

By Ali Abdi 4 months ago

Senator Dullo claims her life in danger following rally shooting

Fatuma Dullo has claimed her life is in danger after a shooting at a United Democratic Alliance campaign rally in Isiolo South, which she described as an assassination attempt.

By Ali Abdi 4 months ago

Battle lines drawn as candidates in Isiolo South by-election intensify campaigns

Candidates in the Isiolo South parliamentary race have adopted different campaign tactics to win the support of residents.

By Ali Abdi 5 months ago

Murkomen orders for operation in five counties

Murkomen directs a security operation to seize illegal weapons in five counties across Upper Eastern and Rift Valley.

By Ali Abdi 5 months ago

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State moves to avert clashes as migrant herders pour into Isiolo

Intelligence reports have warned of a possible outbreak of violence between herders from Isiolo and those migrating from the North Eastern counties of Wajir and Garissa.

By Ali Abdi 5 months ago

Insecurity: Isiolo residents query new trend in rustling in town estates

Questions have been raised on how bandits continue to dare to raid estates on the outskirts of Isiolo town with impunity, with no leader talking about it in public.

By Ali Abdi 5 months ago

Isiolo South by election: Tubi Jnr gets endorsement from clans, leaders

UDA nominee for Isiolo South parliamentary seat, Tubi Mohamed Tubi, has received a major boost after getting endorsement from various clans and political leaders.

By Ali Abdi 5 months ago

UDA hands nomination certificate to ex-MP's son in Isiolo South race

The son of the late Isiolo South MP Mohamed Tubi, who was unanimously endorsed by elders to go for the seat has been issued with UDA nomination certificate.

By Ali Abdi 6 months ago

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Isiolo family in distress as father of four abducted in broad daylight

The distraught family expressed concern of the safety and condition of Lubo who has been missing for the fifth day yesterday.

By Ali Abdi 6 months ago

Marsabit Governor race takes shape as six hopefuls declare interest

Three of them hail from the Borana community, Gabra has two and for the first time, the Rendille have put forward an aspirant from their side.

By Ali Abdi 6 months ago

Isiolo leaders demand eviction of migrant herders from Merti

Leaders blame migrant herders for the rising insecurity in Bulesa location's Biliqo, Kom, Quro Bisan Owo and Sabarwawa grazing fields.

By Ali Abdi 7 months ago

Leaders fault state as bandits kill two more people in Isiolo

At least two more people have been killed in the volatile Kom area of Isiolo's Merti Sub County in an aborted cattle rustling incident.

By Ali Abdi 7 months ago

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Agony of family waiting for answers, months after kin's brutal murder

Five months later, Brenda and her relatives are wondering why police have not been serious in investigation the murder.

By Ali Abdi 7 months ago

Wajir hosts inaugural North Eastern deaf football tournament

Born out of a vision to promote integration and provide meaningful engagement for young people with disabilities, the tournament doubles as a tool for social transformation.

By Ali Abdi 7 months ago

Northern Kenya lacks crucial database on GBV despite widespread cases

Counties in northern Kenya lack a centralised database on gender-based violence (GBV) despite having widespread cases, stakeholders have revealed.

By Ali Abdi 7 months ago

Family backs Bidu's son for MP seat race

A son of the late Isiolo South MP Mohamed Tubi Bidu has been picked by the family to run for the seat.

By Ali Abdi 7 months ago

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Isiolo elders, leaders unite to back late MP Tubi's child as successor

Isiolo elders and clan leaders have united behind a call for one of the late MP Mohamed Tubi's children to inherit his seat.

By Ali Abdi 7 months ago

Leaders pay tribute as Isiolo South MP Mohamed Tubi is laid to rest

The late Isiolo South MP Mohamed Tubi Bidu was laid to rest at the Tullu Roba Muslim Cemetery in Isiolo town.

By Ali Abdi 7 months ago

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Inside the last days of late Isiolo South MP Tubi Bidu

Isiolo South MP Tubi Bidu had been ailing for years before he passed on at a Nairobi Hospital on Wednesday.

By Ali Abdi 8 months ago

Marsabit residents benefit from State's camel restocking initiative

The initiative, implemented in line with President William Ruto's directive seeks to rebuild livelihoods and strengthen resilience among pastoral households affected by recurrent droughts.

By Ali Abdi 8 months ago

Security agencies accused of bias in Isiolo-Samburu herders conflict

The leaders, disputed the version given by police that five people killed by the security team last Friday were associated with rustling incident that targeted herders from Samburu.

By Ali Abdi 8 months ago

Bandits kill two road construction workers

Armed bandits have killed two road construction workers along Gotu-Merti road in Isiolo.

By Ali Abdi 8 months ago

Isiolo, Marsabit leaders pay tribute to Raila

Veteran politician Haji Charfano Mokku led other leaders from the Upper Eastern region in mourning the death of Kenya's Opposition leader Raila Odinga.

By Ali Abdi 8 months ago

Tension as shots fired at ex-MP Mokku's residence

Mokku, who retired from active politics in 2017, also served as an Assistant Minister in President Daniel arap Moi's administration.

By Ali Abdi 9 months ago

Frontier Counties call on residents to support construction of IsioloMandera road

Once complete, the Isiolo-Mandera Road will connect Meru, Isiolo, Garissa Wajir, and Mandera counties

By Ali Abdi 9 months ago

State banks on community conservancies to save endangered rhino species

The State will support community-driven wildlife conservancies to increase the numbers of endangered species, with priority given to rhinos.

By Ali Abdi 9 months ago

Rustlers' raid in Isiolo ahead of market day turns deadly

Sounds of rifle shots rent the air for nearly 15 minutes.

By Ali Abdi 9 months ago

Isiolo Governor Guyo, allies rally the majority of MCAs, urge peace and tolerance

A political camp allied with Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo held its first rally in the town since the failed impeachment bid , where they called on residents to maintain peace and tolerance.

By Ali Abdi 10 months ago

Embattled Governor Guyo says will present himself before DCI

Embattled Isiolo Governor, Abdi Guyo has said he will present himself before the Directorate of Criminal Investigation while urging supporters and residents to remain calm.

By Ali Abdi 10 months ago

Isiolo Governor Guyo reshuffles Cabinet after failed ouster bid

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo, still reeling from a bruising impeachment attempt, has announced changes in his administration.

By Ali Abdi 10 months ago

Isiolo MCAs agree to work with Guyo after failed impeachment

A section of Isiolo MCAs returned to their vandalised chambers, where they indicated they were ready for a truce with Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo.

By Ali Abdi 11 months ago

Tension high in Isiolo as human rights activist killed, scores injured

A civil rights campaigner was killed on Monday and another injured as tension remained high in Isiolo, a day after two rivals clashed.

By Ali Abdi 1 year ago

Tight security as public participation on Governor Guyo's impeachment begins

Section of Isiolo residents trooped to social halls in 10 electoral wards to give their oral and written submissions on motion aimed at the impeachment of embattled Governor Abdi Guyo.

By Ali Abdi 1 year ago

Embattled Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo fights impeachment

There was a standoff at the Isiolo County Assembly as Governor Abdi Guyo and senior county officials were blocked from accessing chambers yesterday.

By Ali Abdi 1 year ago

Seek our views first, Isiolo residents tell MCAs on plot to impeach Governor Guyo

The residents maintained that the MCAs and the county leadership should strive to work together and embrace dialogue to resolve any issues.

By Ali Abdi 1 year ago

MCAs sign motion to impeach Governor Guyo

Isiolo MCAs have signed a motion to impeach their embattled Governor Abdi Guyo.

By Ali Abdi 1 year ago

Isiolo MCAs move to impeach Governor Guyo over misconduct claims

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo is facing impeachment after all 17 Members of the County Assembly signed a petition to remove him, citing failed leadership and misconduct.

By Ali Abdi 1 year ago

Guyo outlines healthcare, road upgrades

Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to implementing projects that directly benefit local residents.

By Ali Abdi 1 year ago

Two missing as floods wreck havoc in Isiolo

Two people went missing on Friday when a car was swept off a bridge as floods left a trail of destruction in the town and it's environs.

By Ali Abdi 1 year ago