Women’s groups from Laikipia, Isiolo, Samburu, and Marsabit counties have come together to appeal to both county and national governments for dedicated funding to fight Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and child marriages. They noted that donor withdrawal has significantly reduced financial support, leading to weakened community education and law enforcement efforts. Without government backing, they…
Isiolo County has taken a significant step toward advancing gender equity with the validation of its Gender Policy Review during a stakeholders’ forum held in early September. The meeting, convened by the county’s Gender Department in partnership with the Horn of Africa Institute through the POWER Project funded by the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF),…
Residents of Ngaremara and Burat wards in Isiolo are calling on the government to take stronger measures to address the growing human–wildlife conflicts that continue to claim lives, destroy property, degrade the environment, and threaten wildlife populations. The concerns were raised during a community dialogue forum in Isiolo organized by local radio stations Angaf and…
A new project aimed at promoting inclusivity for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) has been launched in Isiolo and Kakamega counties. The initiative, dubbed ‘Jumuisha’, seeks to raise public awareness, fight stigma, and connect PWDs with opportunities in government and the private sector. It will be implemented by Christian Blind Mission (CBM) and the Northern Nomadic…
A section of Isiolo elders and activists have called for urgent investigations into Isiolo County Government’s expenditure, following President’s recent remarks alleging corruption in the Senate whenever governors are summoned to respond to financial queries. The elders claimed that Governor Abdi Ibrahim may have misused county funds to bribe senators in order to block his…
Tension along the Isiolo–Samburu border has eased following an agreement between residents of Atan and Ngaremara in Isiolo, and Lorubae in Samburu East, to return livestock stolen during recent clashes that left a woman injured. Thanks to the efforts of National Police Reservists, more than 300 goats and eight cows were recovered and returned to…
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…
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…
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 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…
