Chaos descended on Chechelesi Estate in Isiolo early this morning after bulldozers rolled in and flattened five homes—without prior warning, residents say. At dawn, the sound of metal against stone jolted sleeping families awake. Within minutes, homes that had stood for decades were reduced to rubble. Perimeter walls crumbled, rooftops caved in, and lifelong…
Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba has dismissed reports that the government barred Butere Girls High School from performing their play, Echoes of War, at the ongoing National Drama Festival hosted at Kirobon Girls High School in Nakuru. The play, which explores themes of resistance by Gen Z against government oppression, sparked a heated public debate…
In a historic operation on Wednesday afternoon, the Kenyan Defense Forces carried out the country’s first-ever controlled demolition, bringing down an 11-story building at Kilifi Corner. The structure, which began to sink and tilt last week, had posed a significant public safety risk, prompting urgent action from authorities. The demolition was executed successfully, with no…
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…
