Residents of Bulapesa in Isiolo town woke up to the shocking news that a woman and her four children had been burnt alive in their home. The fire which started at midnight destroyed the house completely leaving no survivors and property worth millions reduced to ashes. A forty year old woman and her for children…
Members of the Isiolo County Assembly (MCAs), along with Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto, have returned to their chambers—recently vandalized during political unrest. The MCAs in Isiolo town speaking to crowds who had come to welcome them wasted no time before making a set of demands for Governor Abdi Guyo for any collaboration to resume. The…
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,…
Isiolo County Commissioner Geoffrey Omonding has issued a stern warning to individuals inciting the public through social media, or village meetings cautioning that such actions could lead to legal consequences. Omonding made the remarks a day after the newly gazetted Speaker of the Isiolo County Assembly, Abdulahi Banticha, paid him a courtesy visit—an engagement that…
Journalists, station managers, and presenters from Radio Angaf and Radio Shahidi in Isiolo have completed a media viability training program organized by the Kenya Community Media Network (KCOMNET). The training is aimed at strengthening the sustainability of community radio by equipping participants with strategies to improve financial independence, audience engagement, and operational efficiency. It also…
The fourth edition of the Peace Ultra Marathon Isiolo (PUMI) was flagged off with a strong message from Buuri East Assistant County Commissioner Winnie Macharia, who emphasized the need to involve more young people from pastoralist communities in peacebuilding initiatives. More than 110 participants, predominantly youth from Isiolo, Marsabit, Meru, Laikipia, and Samburu, took part…
One person was killed and six others injured in a violent night raid by suspected bandits in Burat Ward, Isiolo County. The attackers, suspected to be from Samburu East and Kipsing, made away with an unknown number of camels after ambushing a herd. The incident occurred ten PM Saturday night, and a rescue operation launched…
Police in Isiolo have launched investigations into a shooting incident and acts of vandalism that occurred at the Isiolo County Assembly during the chaos that followed yesterday’s impeachment motion against Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo. Barack Abdulahi, who was injured during the incident and is currently receiving treatment at Almasi Medical Services in Isiolo, claims he…
Isiolo County Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo was officially impeached on Thursday afternoon, following a swift sitting conducted in a hurry at the Isiolo county Assembly. The impeachment proceedings, which lasted less than 30 minutes, took place under tight security, with Members of County Assembly (MCAs) arriving at the Assembly compound amid heavy police presence. Outside,…
Elders and religious leaders representing Isiolo’s diverse ethnic communities have strongly cautioned Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) against allowing external political forces to influence their push to impeach Governor Abdi Guyo. The leaders warned that such interference—especially from politicians in neighboring counties—is a dangerous move that risks plunging Isiolo back into ethnic unrest. Speaking…
