In a heartwarming show of support, the State Department for ASALs and Regional Development has stepped in to support more than fifty visually impaired students at the Isiolo Integrated School for the Visually Impaired, following an urgent appeal by a local community-based organization. Amos Waqo, founder of We Care CBO, had reached out on behalf…
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…
Isiolo Integrated School for Visually Impaired Learners is calling for urgent intervention from the government and well-wishers to address serious challenges affecting the institution. The school, which serves visually impaired students from Isiolo and Marsabit counties, is struggling with inadequate infrastructure, insufficient learning materials, and a lack of essential accessibility features. Speaking during a press…
Isiolo County Member of parliament Mumina Bonaya has reiterated that her effort to lobby the government to set up the Upper Eastern NACADA Regional office in Isiolo, was very essential in the fight against drugs and substance abuse. Speaking during the finals of a football tournament that was organized by her office in collaboration with…
Photo: William Lochan of Gravy Zebra scores to make 7:1 against Mwangaza united. The Isiolo football tournament has reached its climax as Grevey Zebra FC and Bilbao FC storm into the finals after dominant semifinal victories at the Isiolo Cathedral Grounds. Grevey Zebra FC sent a strong statement with a commanding 7-1 victory over…
For the first time in Kenya’s history, the Ajuran clan of the Somali community is celebrating a major political breakthrough after former Wajir North MP Ahmed Abdisalam Ibrahim who was recently appointed as Principal Secretary in the State Department for National Government Coordination in the office of the prime cabinet secretary. Following the appointment…
Tensions are rising in Isiolo after Burat Ward MCA Nicholas Lorot was shot near a local hotel last night by an unidentified attacker. In response, elders from various communities held an emergency peace meeting, urging authorities to act swiftly to prevent unrest and encourage calm. Pastor Lokoro, who suspects the attack was premeditated, has called…
Isiolo County Assembly Member for Burat Ward, Nicholas Lorot, narrowly escaped death after a gunman fired two shots at him outside Northern Galaxy Hotel in Isiolo town, injuring him on the shoulder and hands on Wednesday night. According to reports, Lorot was seated inside his car when the assailant, dressed in a helmet and motorcycle…
Burat MCA Nicholas Lorot was yesterday night shot in the hand near Galaxy hotel by unknown assailants. From Left Deputy speaker and David Lemantile MCA Oldonyiro, Leader of Majority Abdi Ali MCA Garbatuala,Centre With bandaged hand Burat ward MCA Nicholas Lorot who was shot on the hand, Followed by Mojor Golicha MCA Chali ward, Last…
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…
