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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 6 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 7 months 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 7 months 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 7 months 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, Bruno Otiato 7 months ago

MCAs sign motion to impeach Governor Guyo

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

By Ali Abdi 7 months 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 7 months 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 7 months 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 and Okumu Modachi 9 months ago

Ruto to deal with cross-border drug dealers in Isiolo, Marsabit

Ruto has vowed to erase drug-dealing in Isiolo and Marsabit counties, warning to deal with drug peddlers doing the business in the border area with Ethiopia.

By Okumu Modachi, Ali Abdi 11 months ago

Isiolo governor Guyo ditches Jubilee for UDA

Secretary General Malala as smaller Kenya Kwanza parties fold and join UDA ahead of the next elections.

By Ali Abdi 2 years ago

Three feared dead after elephants invade Isiolo town, destroy prison farm

KWS' Mugo blamed the biting drought for the incident saying it had greatly affected wildlife forcing them to venture out of parks in search of pasture and water.

By Ali Abdi 2 years ago

Isiolo Gold mine tragedy: photos

Three people died and scores others were injured after an illegal gold mine they were working in collapsed in Isiolo County.

By Ali Abdi 2 years ago

Three dead, scores trapped in collapsed Isiolo gold mine

Three people died and scores others were injured after an illegal gold mine they were working in collapse in Isiolo County.; Rescue team from Kenya and British army underway.

By Ali Abdi 2 years ago

Bandits kill three herders, steal 200 camels at Mulango area in Isiolo County

The bandits, believed to be drawn from within Isiolo and a neighboring county, stole, among others, a G3 rifle from a Kenya Police Reservist (KPR) at Taqwa estate in Isiolo town.

By Ali Abdi 2 years ago

Police shoot two dead in Isiolo, say they were escorting illegal Ethiopian immigrants

Isiolo County Commissioner Geoffrey Odoming alleged the two were escorting 70 foreigners on foot and motorbikes in the bush and defied orders to stop.

By Ali Abdi 3 years ago

Dawn raid leaves two children, woman killed

Police are looking for the suspects in Wajir West, Eldas, Laisamis, Saku and North Horr.

By Ali Abdi 3 years ago

Four people killed in Isiolo raid

According to a police report, the four include a mother and her two children, who were shot dead during the dawn attack.

By Ali Abdi 3 years ago

Joy and anger as Jubilee picks aspirants for Isiolo

Jubilee Party has finally settled on nominees for elective seats in Isiolo after weeks of meetings in Nairobi.

By Ali Abdi 3 years ago

Chiefs fallen in cattle rustlers attack, MCA among those missing

Two senior administrators were among five people confirmed killed this afternoon by cattle raiders in Laisamis Constituency, in Marsabit County.

By Ali Abdi 3 years ago