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Elders from the Ndorobo community have raised concerns over what they describe as a rise in insecurity in parts of Burat Ward, Isiolo County. The elders accused some leaders from the neighbouring Turkana community of failing to address criminal activities allegedly carried out in their areas. They claimed that the incidents have created fear and…
Five people, including two police officers, died yesterday after they were shot by suspected Samburu bandits in Gotu, Isiolo, police have confirmed. Isiolo County Police Commander Joshua Sang confirmed that those who died were two police officers from the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU), one KPR officer, and two civilians. They were on a mission to…
Elders from the Ndorobo and Turkana communities in Isiolo have committed to resolving a four-day conflict in Burat triggered by livestock theft, following a peace dialogue aimed at restoring calm and rebuilding relations between the two communities. The conflict, which escalated in the Burat area, resulted in the death of a conservancy ranger and the…
Tension remains high in Burat, Isiolo County, following a series of attacks and clashes between herders that have continued over the past 24 hours. Turkana community leaders and Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) have accused the government of neglecting residents amid the escalating insecurity. Speaking during a press briefing, the leaders blamed the government…
The role of community radio in reaching out to remote audiences cannot be underestimated, even in today’s digital technological world. In a county like Isiolo, thousands still depend on local radio for news dissemination and other discussions. However, the need to produce community-centred content on radio on a day-to-day basis has been a thing to…
More than a year after Isiolo County was plunged into one of its most intense episodes of political tension following the failed impeachment of Governor Abdi Guyo, the political temperature in Isiolo and across the country has once again been turned up as the electioneering period nears. Isiolo is yet to fully recover from what…
MORANS ENGAGE IN PEACE RUN AS STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A POLICE STATION ALONG THE INSECURITY-PRONE MLANGO–KIPSING CORRIDOR More than 200 morans from Isiolo, Laikipia, Samburu, and Marsabit counties yesterday participated in this year’s Isiolo Peace Ultra Marathon, a 32-kilometre race aimed at advocating for the establishment of a police station in the insecurity-prone…
CARBON FUNDS RELIEF – WOMEN AND YOUTH GROUPS IN ALAMACH AND LORUKO VILLAGES, ISIOLO COUNTY SHARE OUT KSHS 875,000 KITTY FOR WOMEN AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME COURTESY OF PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF CARBON CREDITS. Women and Youth groups from Alamach and Loruko villages in Burat ward, Isiolo County now have a major reason to…
Twenty-six suspects were arrested yesterday following a multi-agency operation that uncovered several illegal brewing dens in the heart of Isiolo Town. During the crackdown, police seized 150 litres of molasses, 100 litres of muratina, 590 litres of ndume, and various brewing equipment. Two suspects linked to the illegal brewing activities were taken into custody, while…
