Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba has dismissed reports that the government barred Butere Girls High School from performing their play, Echoes of War, at the ongoing National Drama Festival hosted at Kirobon Girls High School in Nakuru. The play, which explores themes of resistance by Gen Z against government oppression, sparked a heated public debate…
In a historic operation on Wednesday afternoon, the Kenyan Defense Forces carried out the country’s first-ever controlled demolition, bringing down an 11-story building at Kilifi Corner. The structure, which began to sink and tilt last week, had posed a significant public safety risk, prompting urgent action from authorities. The demolition was executed successfully, with no…
The Standard Group PLC has announced the appointment of Chaacha Mwita as its new Chief Executive Editor (CEE), entrusting him with the responsibility of leading the organization’s content production and strategic direction. With over two decades of experience in journalism, leadership, and communication across local and international landscapes, Mwita brings a wealth of expertise to…
US President Donald Trump has announced fresh import taxes on goods being imported to America in the latest escalation of the global trade war. The UK has been hit with a 10% tariff on all of its goods being brought into the US, which Trump says is a retaliation to UK tariffs on American goods,…
In Isiolo County, an innovation in green energy is transforming the way people use fuel. Environmentally friendly briquettes, an alternative to conventional charcoal, are gaining popularity as a sustainable energy source. This shift comes amid growing efforts to combat deforestation and reduce pollution in the fight against climate change. Unlike traditional charcoal, these briquettes are…
Concerned neighbors in Isiolo have come out to ask for assistance from the public to support a thirty-five-year-old man who amputated his own genitals, to help him get medical support. The man (whose name is concealed for privacy) is currently receiving treatment at Better Me Rehabilitation center in Isiolo. Collins Shaban, a lead psychiatrist at…
Officials from the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), together with stakeholders and leaders from Isiolo County, convened for a sensitization meeting aimed at educating the public on how to report complaints effectively. Speaking at the event, Ms. Dorothy Jemator Kimengech, the Vice-Chairperson and Commissioner in charge of Access to Information, highlighted the Commission’s efforts under…
Education stakeholders in Isiolo County convened for a forum aimed at improving the education sector. The forum, themed “Bridging Gaps, Inspiring Minds a Collective Journey in Isiolo’s Education,” focused on discussing strategies to enhance academic performance and address key challenges in the county’s education system. The event followed a notable improvement in last year’s examination results compared to…
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has launched a two-day roadshow across Isiolo County to address the rising cases of drug and substance abuse. Alice Mwangi, the county coordinator NACADA Isiolo, stated that the initiative was a joint effort by both the county and national governments to raise public…
Six counties are set to benefit from a new programme that will combat malnutrition through cash and health education in mitigating the rampant problem in the hardship regions. Stakeholders from the six counties witnessed the launch of the Nutrition Improvement through Cash and Health Education (NICHE) programme, which is aimed at combating malnutrition. The event…
