Police in Isiolo have open investigations on the disappearance of Mr. Ali Waqo, an officer of the county government of Isiolo who is the director of revenue. According to Christopher Siele, Isiolo Deputy County Commissioner Ali Waqo was reported missing two days ago and is suspected to have been abducted by unknown people. Siele said…
Turkana Professionals Demand Apology Over Remarks on IEBC Chair Nominee Professionals from the Turkana community in Isiolo County are demanding an apology from politicians Martha Karua, Kalonzo Musioka, and political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi over comments made regarding the newly nominated IEBC chairperson, Erastus Ethekon. The professionals have accused the three of making tribal and insulting…
On the evening of Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were was fatally shot along Ngong Road near the City Mortuary roundabout. According to police reports confirmed by the Nairobi Regional Police Commander, the incident occurred at around 7:30 p.m. when a white Toyota Crown vehicle stopped at a red traffic…
President William Ruto has called on leaders from Meru County to set aside divisive politics and prioritize unity and service delivery for the benefit of their constituents. Speaking during a high-level meeting at State House Nairobi, which brought together all elected leaders from Meru—including Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia, MPs, and MCAs—the President stressed that political competition…
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i is scheduled to kick off a tour of Nyamira County on May 2, 2025, amid growing speculation that he may launch a bid for the presidency in 2027. While Matiang’i has yet to formally announce his candidacy, he has been actively engaging with various leaders and stakeholders in recent…
In a strong statement of government commitment to national security, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen visited Isiolo where he assured police officers and regional leaders of unwavering state support in the ongoing fight against crime and insecurity. Speaking at Isiolo Police Station before proceeding to a high-level joint security meeting, the CS emphasized the importance…
Hundreds of thousands are expected to descend upon St Peter’s Square on Saturday, April 26, for the funeral of Pope Francis, marking one of the most significant gatherings of global leaders and mourners in recent years. The ceremony, a solemn farewell to a pontiff who touched lives across continents, will draw dignitaries from around the…
In the sun-scorched, flood-battered counties of northeastern Kenya, places like Isiolo have become stark symbols of a worsening climate crisis. Here, parched earth regularly gives way to raging torrents — a brutal cycle of drought followed by sudden flash floods. For the communities caught in this rhythm of ruin, the search for lasting solutions is…
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 17 December 1936, has died at the age of 88. His passing, which comes during the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year, follows his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, where he greeted crowds at St Peter’s Square from a wheelchair. The first pope from…
People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has called on Kenyans to break with tradition and elect a woman as President in the upcoming 2027 general election, arguing that male leadership since independence has failed to equitably distribute the country’s resources. Speaking during a surprise appearance at a wedding ceremony in Kambi Garba, Isiolo, Karua…
