Isiolo county government has requested the national government to be allowed to bring back the rhino into its national game reserve four decades after they were withdrawn from the area due to increased poaching. Silvia museiya kihoro, principal secretary state department for wildlife said that Isiolo was among the areas that are being considered…
A state-of-the-art Auditory Brainstem Response Machine (ABM), purchased at a cost of over KSh 2 million, has remained unused at Isiolo County Referral Hospital for more than three months due to the absence of an audiologist and confusion attributed to the ongoing leadership wrangles. The ABM is vital in the early detection of hearing…
Authorities in Isiolo have initiated peace talks with elders from the Rendille, Samburu, and Borana communities to calm rising tensions in Kom Durte. The Kom Triangle, a crucial dry-season grazing area at the intersection of Isiolo, Marsabit, and Samburu counties, has become the center of the dispute. The conflict stems from the influx of 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…
Women’s groups from Laikipia, Isiolo, Samburu, and Marsabit counties have come together to appeal to both county and national governments for dedicated funding to fight Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and child marriages. They noted that donor withdrawal has significantly reduced financial support, leading to weakened community education and law enforcement efforts. Without government backing, they…
Isiolo County has taken a significant step toward advancing gender equity with the validation of its Gender Policy Review during a stakeholders’ forum held in early September. The meeting, convened by the county’s Gender Department in partnership with the Horn of Africa Institute through the POWER Project funded by the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF),…
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…
A new project aimed at promoting inclusivity for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) has been launched in Isiolo and Kakamega counties. The initiative, dubbed ‘Jumuisha’, seeks to raise public awareness, fight stigma, and connect PWDs with opportunities in government and the private sector. It will be implemented by Christian Blind Mission (CBM) and the Northern Nomadic…
A section of Isiolo elders and activists have called for urgent investigations into Isiolo County Government’s expenditure, following President’s recent remarks alleging corruption in the Senate whenever governors are summoned to respond to financial queries. The elders claimed that Governor Abdi Ibrahim may have misused county funds to bribe senators in order to block his…
Tension along the Isiolo–Samburu border has eased following an agreement between residents of Atan and Ngaremara in Isiolo, and Lorubae in Samburu East, to return livestock stolen during recent clashes that left a woman injured. Thanks to the efforts of National Police Reservists, more than 300 goats and eight cows were recovered and returned to…
