Members of the Isiolo County Assembly (MCAs) have initiated the process to potentially impeach Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo by tabling a notice of motion during a sitting held yesterday. The notice, listed as Order No. 6 on the assembly’s order paper, was read by Sericho Ward MCA Abubakar Abdi. It is anchored on Chapter Six…
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Isiolo are increasingly seeking innovative ways to raise funds and sustain their development projects in response to dwindling donor support. The situation became critical following the withdrawal of USAID funding, a move initiated during President Donald Trump’s administration. This sudden shift led to the closure of several USAID-affiliated NGOs in Isiolo,…
A 19-year-old suspect is currently at large after allegedly sodomizing a five-year-old boy at the Al-Hidaya Mosque in Isiolo. This marks the second incident of its kind at the same mosque. The previous case reportedly never reached the courts, having been resolved through Maslaha—an alternative dispute resolution method—facilitated by local elders, despite national laws prohibiting…
Muslim Faithful in Isiolo today converged to mark ID -AL- ADHA with prayers. After the prayers a section of the Muslim leaders called for peace sharing and accountability from those in elected government positions. Sheikh Hassan Ismail called on all Muslims to share with the less fortunate in the society. He called them to observe…
Local organizations, journalists, activists, and members of the community have partnered with the Kenya Community Media Network (KCOMNET) to implement a three-month peacebuilding initiative in Isiolo. The program aims to promote nonviolent communication, conflict-sensitive reporting, and greater community engagement in shaping peace narratives through the media with Radio Shahidi and Angaaf community Radio journalists partnering…
Leaders from the Meru community in Isiolo have urged the clergy to take a more active role in promoting civic education and advocating for increased accountability from elected officials. Addressing the press after a prayer meeting for the blessing of newly elected community leaders from Tigania,Igembe,Tharaka Nithi and Imenti Subtribes of the Ameru community living…
Tension is brewing among residents along the Meru Isiolo boarder area known as Gambela over land ownership dispute. Over 700 members of the Tawakal farmers society who own over 400 acres in the area have appealed to the government to intervene after some of their officials allegedly colluded with private developers and sold sections of…
Teachers serving in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) counties have issued a stern warning to the government, threatening to down their tools if the ongoing promotion process for 25,000 teachers is not honored without delay. In Isiolo, officials from the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) and the Kenya National Union of Teachers…
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya visited Isiolo on Thursday, just two days after youths from various football clubs staged protests in Isiolo town, citing the lack of a stadium and proper playing grounds. The CS, who was accompanied by PS Elijah Mwangi, Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dhulo, and Sports Fund CEO Nuh Mohamed Ibrahi, declared that…
Efforts to combat gender-based violence (GBV) in Isiolo County have gained momentum following a new initiative funded by the Swiss government in partnership with Plan International. The project, which brings together ten locally based women- and youth-led organizations, aims to tackle GBV through grassroots, community-driven approaches. Martina Durrer, Switzerland’s Regional Head of International Cooperation, announced…
