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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…
Officials from the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), together with stakeholders and leaders from Isiolo County, convened for a sensitization meeting aimed at educating the public on how to report complaints effectively. Speaking at the event, Ms. Dorothy Jemator Kimengech, the Vice-Chairperson and Commissioner in charge of Access to Information, highlighted the Commission’s efforts under…
Education stakeholders in Isiolo County convened for a forum aimed at improving the education sector. The forum, themed “Bridging Gaps, Inspiring Minds a Collective Journey in Isiolo’s Education,” focused on discussing strategies to enhance academic performance and address key challenges in the county’s education system. The event followed a notable improvement in last year’s examination results compared to…
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has launched a two-day roadshow across Isiolo County to address the rising cases of drug and substance abuse. Alice Mwangi, the county coordinator NACADA Isiolo, stated that the initiative was a joint effort by both the county and national governments to raise public…
Six counties are set to benefit from a new programme that will combat malnutrition through cash and health education in mitigating the rampant problem in the hardship regions. Stakeholders from the six counties witnessed the launch of the Nutrition Improvement through Cash and Health Education (NICHE) programme, which is aimed at combating malnutrition. The event…
Residents of Isiolo County have raised concerns over the increasing cases of malnutrition following the suspension of USAID-funded nutrition programs. The affected communities have called upon humanitarian organizations and the government to intervene as they face worsening food insecurity. A field officer working with the Nawiri Mashinani program, Bakasa Abdi reported, malnutrition levels had significantly…
Photo: Members of Jiru Boru Borana group preforming a dance In the remote villages of Isiolo County, a powerful grassroots movement is changing lives. Women from Kinna, a small but resilient community in Garbatulla Sub-County, have taken matters into their own hands, leading an inspiring campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and pushing for the implementation…
Sudanese refugees in Chad likely did not expect the outcome of the recent U.S. presidential election to affect them. However, President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze foreign aid has put crucial U.N.-provided healthcare services at risk for those fleeing the conflict in Sudan. This aid freeze, which has severe consequences for impoverished and vulnerable communities…
Hope Returns to Yamicha: Residents Call for Schools, Hospital, and Security Post For years, Yamicha, a remote settlement at the intersection of Isiolo North, Marsabit, and Wajir West counties, was a ghost town. The once-thriving pastoralist community had fled due to insecurity, leaving behind abandoned homes and a lifeless landscape. However, a beacon of hope…
The government has delivered relief food to Isiolo County as part of an initiative targeting 21 Muslim-populated counties during the Holy Month of Ramadhan. Principal Secretary for the State Department of Petroleum, Mohamed Liban, flagged off the food consignment and called on Muslim leaders to ensure it reaches the most vulnerable members of the…
