Alternative Justice Systems: Strengthening Peace and Security in Isiolo
Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) continue to gain recognition as an effective approach to addressing land disputes, resource-based conflicts, and inter-communal tensions in Isiolo County. This was underscored during a two-day series of community radio dialogues hosted by Radio Angaf and Radio Shahidi, both focusing on peacebuilding, security, and conflict resolution. The event, supported by the…
World Rangers Day Marked in Isiolo as Stakeholders Urge Increased Ranger Recruitment
Isiolo County marked World Rangers Day with vibrant celebrations, including a captivating re-enactment of rangers confronting poachers. The performance offered the public a powerful illustration of the vital role rangers plays in protecting Kenya’s wildlife. During the event, stakeholders called on the Isiolo County Government to recruit more rangers to serve in the county’s main…
Test for President Ruto as State House Visit Triggers Political Storm in Isiolo
A recent visit to State House by a group of elders allied to Isiolo County Assembly Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto has ignited a political firestorm in Isiolo. Leaders aligned with Governor Abdi Guyo have criticized the visit, accusing the delegation of prioritizing personal political interests over the needs of Isiolo residents. President William Ruto met…
WOMEN IN BEADWORK DONATE KSHS 4.6 MILLION TO AID IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Women in the beadworks sector in the four counties of Laikipia, Isiolo, Samburu and Marsabit have issued a donation of over Kshs 4.6 Million, being 5% of their total annual earnings from the sale of their beadwork products, to aid in environmental conservation efforts across nine community conservancies. According to the Beadworks production manager at…
TENSION AFTER WOMAN AND FOUR CHILDREN DIE IN FIRE, AFTER HOUSE WAS TORCHED IN SUSPECTED LOVE TRIANGLE, SUSPECT KILLED AND LYNCHED BY PUBLIC
Residents of Bulapesa in Isiolo town woke up to the shocking news that a woman and her four children had been burnt alive in their home. The fire which started at midnight destroyed the house completely leaving no survivors and property worth millions reduced to ashes. A forty year old woman and her for children…
Isiolo MCAs Set Tough Conditions for Governor Guyo’s Cooperation
Members of the Isiolo County Assembly (MCAs), along with Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto, have returned to their chambers—recently vandalized during political unrest. The MCAs in Isiolo town speaking to crowds who had come to welcome them wasted no time before making a set of demands for Governor Abdi Guyo for any collaboration to resume. The…
Isiolo Elders Vow Not to Shield Criminals in Security Talks
Community elders from various ethnic groups in Isiolo have pledged their full support to the government in combating insecurity, stating firmly that they will not shield criminals hiding behind their communities. The meeting involved officials from Regional pastoralists peace link, the Office of the DCC Isiolo, and peace corps headed by chief Inspector Julius Mutabari,…
ISIOLO COUNTY COMMISSIONER WARNS AGAINST INCITEMENT AMID SPEAKER CONTROVERSY
Isiolo County Commissioner Geoffrey Omonding has issued a stern warning to individuals inciting the public through social media, or village meetings cautioning that such actions could lead to legal consequences. Omonding made the remarks a day after the newly gazetted Speaker of the Isiolo County Assembly, Abdulahi Banticha, paid him a courtesy visit—an engagement that…
Media Practitioners from Isiolo’s Community Radios Complete Media Viability Training
Journalists, station managers, and presenters from Radio Angaf and Radio Shahidi in Isiolo have completed a media viability training program organized by the Kenya Community Media Network (KCOMNET). The training is aimed at strengthening the sustainability of community radio by equipping participants with strategies to improve financial independence, audience engagement, and operational efficiency. It also…
Stakeholders Advocate for Increased Youth Involvement in Peacebuilding Among Pastoralist Communities
The fourth edition of the Peace Ultra Marathon Isiolo (PUMI) was flagged off with a strong message from Buuri East Assistant County Commissioner Winnie Macharia, who emphasized the need to involve more young people from pastoralist communities in peacebuilding initiatives. More than 110 participants, predominantly youth from Isiolo, Marsabit, Meru, Laikipia, and Samburu, took part…
