SECURITY OPERATION: ILLEGAL FIREARMS, DRUGS, AND STOLEN LIVESTOCK SEIZED

The ongoing multi-agency security operation in Isiolo County has recorded notable progress, with law enforcement authorities successfully recovering illegal firearms, drugs, and stolen livestock over the weekend. Several suspects were also apprehended and are set to face charges in court this week. These latest developments mark a significant step forward in the efforts to combat…

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ISI0LO LEADERS DEMAND REMOVAL OF SAMBURU HERDERS FROM GRAZING AREAS AMID INSECURITY AND RISING TENSION

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo and Woman Representative Mumina Bonaya have issued the national government a two-day ultimatum to remove herders from Samburu County who are currently grazing in Isiolo, following rising tension after the killing of two people. On Sunday, three people were shot by suspected Samburu herders near Kuro Bisan. Two of the victims…

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Residents Block Ruiri–Isiolo Road in Protest Over Insecurity, Stolen Livestock

Transport along the Ruiri–Isiolo route was brought to a standstill as angry residents staged protests demanding action against rising insecurity. The demonstrators accused rustlers of driving away their livestock during a raid two weeks ago and alleged the animals were taken to Samburu County. During the protest residents blocked the road with stones and thorn…

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Isiolo Residents Demand Government Action on Rising Human–Wildlife Conflicts

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…

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Alternative Justice Systems: Strengthening Peace and Security in Isiolo

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…

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Isiolo Elders Vow Not to Shield Criminals in Security Talks

Community elders from various ethnic groups in Isiolo have pledged their full support to the government in combating insecurity, stating firmly that they will not shield criminals hiding behind their communities. The meeting  involved officials from Regional pastoralists peace link, the Office of the DCC Isiolo, and peace corps headed by chief Inspector Julius Mutabari,…

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