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A case at the Environment and Land Court in Isiolo involving petitioners from Marsabit County and British Petroleum (BP) Oil will wait another thirty days for the parties to agree on the procedure for the full hearing. British Petroleum, which is the respondent in a case filed by a whistleblower over alleged environmental pollution linked…
Leaders and residents alike are calling for accountability from the government over the ongoing state of insecurity in the county that has led to unprecedented killings. Recently, seven people including two police officers died, which led to protests and has also turned up the political heat across the county, despite government reassurance that the situation…
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Sen. Mutahi Kagwe has unveiled a Ksh 2.1 billion National Livestock Sector El Niño Preparedness and Anticipatory Action Plan to shield livestock farmers and pastoral communities from the projected adverse effects of the forecast El Niño weather event. This follows advisories from the Kenya Meteorological Department indicating an increased…
Government assures public on GMO safety amid misinformation The Government has moved to allay public concerns over the safety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) amid widespread misinformation surrounding the technology. National Biosafety Authority (NBA) Legal Officer Moses Sande assured Kenyans that the Authority has put in place stringent measures to guarantee the safety and security…
The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) has urged small business owners in Isiolo County to form cooperatives and business associations to enhance their access to government grants, financing opportunities, and other support programs aimed at strengthening enterprises across the country. Speaking during a business exhibition held in Isiolo Town, MSEA Chief Executive Officer Henry…
Isiolo residents give their views on the Kenya Statistics Bill. Proposals in the bill seek to repeal the Kenya 2006 statistic act that established the Kenya National bureau of statistics (KNBS). Some of the proposals of the Statistics bill 2026 are establishment and of the use of biometric data registration during census and surveys in…
Thousands of residents living in remote areas that are not connected to the national power grid are set to benefit from a national government project aimed at launching local solar-powered mini-grids. More than 2,400 residents of Kipsing in Oldonyiro Sub-County, Isiolo County, are the first beneficiaries following the launch of the first mini-grid by the…
Pastoralist communities who have struggled against the harsh realities of unpredictable rainfall that cause recurring droughts that cause Livestock losses now have a renewed hope. The formation of a Rangelands SACCO that is serving more than 7,000 members across ten counties within conservation areas in Kenya, has become a critical safety net for livestock owners…
Kenya’s Alternative Justice System (AJS) is gaining national attention for significantly reducing court case backlogs, with judicial leaders calling for its accelerated rollout across all 47 counties. The model, which has already been implemented in 13 counties with established action plans, is being credited with offering a faster, more affordable and community-centered approach to…
Fredlick Ochieng, an activist from Marsabit County, has embarked on a 1,200-kilometre cycling journey from Moyale to Busia to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse. This marks the third time he has undertaken the mission. Ochieng said he was inspired to start the initiative after losing his brother to drug abuse. He noted…
