Isiolo county government has requested the national government to be allowed to bring back the rhino into its national game reserve four decades after they were withdrawn from the area due to increased poaching. Silvia museiya kihoro, principal secretary state department for wildlife said that Isiolo was among the areas that are being considered…
A state-of-the-art Auditory Brainstem Response Machine (ABM), purchased at a cost of over KSh 2 million, has remained unused at Isiolo County Referral Hospital for more than three months due to the absence of an audiologist and confusion attributed to the ongoing leadership wrangles. The ABM is vital in the early detection of hearing…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Police in Isiolo have launched investigations into a shooting incident and acts of vandalism that occurred at the Isiolo County Assembly during the chaos that followed yesterday’s impeachment motion against Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo. Barack Abdulahi, who was injured during the incident and is currently receiving treatment at Almasi Medical Services in Isiolo, claims he…
Isiolo County Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo was officially impeached on Thursday afternoon, following a swift sitting conducted in a hurry at the Isiolo county Assembly. The impeachment proceedings, which lasted less than 30 minutes, took place under tight security, with Members of County Assembly (MCAs) arriving at the Assembly compound amid heavy police presence. Outside,…
SOMALI COMMUNITY ELDERS AND PROFESSIONALS IN ISIOLO CALL FOR ARBITRATION TO RESOLVE GOVERNOR GUYO IMPEACHMENT DISPUTE A group of Somali professionals and elders from Isiolo County have called on Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) and other stakeholders involved in the push to impeach Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo to pursue alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. They…
Police on Wednesday morning barricaded Huduma Street, which leads to the Isiolo County Assembly, as tensions flared between rival groups of protesters and law enforcement. The clashes, marked by running battles and stone-throwing, saw officers disperse opposing groups of youth attempting to storm the county assembly building. Inside, Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) remained…
