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Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Human Rights activist calls on DCI chief Amin to take lead in Marsabit femicide inquiry
Thu 16 May, 2024 18:45
Human Rights activist calls on DCI chief Amin to take lead in Marsabit femicide inquiry
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The activist said DCI should take over the femicide case and order the suspects arrested for the offence to ensure justice for the victims' families.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for 100 Isiolo youths get scholarships to pursue vocational courses
Thu 16 May, 2024 15:30
100 Isiolo youths get scholarships to pursue vocational courses
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Among the courses that the youths will pursue which will take between 6-12 months are tailoring, masonry, welding, plumbing, mechanical and electrical engineering, dressmaking, driving, and carpentry.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Isiolo school set for reopening 5 years after closure over insecurity
Tue 14 May, 2024 22:36
Isiolo school set for reopening 5 years after closure over insecurity
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Communal clashes saw parents withdraw their children from Bisanadi Primary School, and teachers chased away, denying hundreds the right to education.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Pupils in schools affected by floods moved to neighbouring institutions
Tue 14 May, 2024 15:07
Pupils in schools affected by floods moved to neighbouring institutions
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Some schools resumed operations on Monday, May 13, with learners allowed to return to classes.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Junior secondary school intern teachers strike in demand for better pay, permanent terms
Mon 13 May, 2024 16:47
Junior secondary school intern teachers strike in demand for better pay, permanent terms
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They say they will not return to work unless the government addresses the key issues of poor pay and changes their contracts to make them permanent and pensionable.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Healthy and sick at the same time: Life of Kenyan woman battling rare condition
Sat 11 May, 2024 22:31
Healthy and sick at the same time: Life of Kenyan woman battling rare condition
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On a normal day, she wakes up with pain all over her body, unable to even lift her hands or open her eyes, forcing her to stay longer in bed, mostly affecting her scheduled day's activities.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Kenyan woman arrested with Sh15.6 million cocaine concealed in toiletries
Thu 09 May, 2024 14:48
Kenyan woman arrested with Sh15.6 million cocaine concealed in toiletries
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Police found cocaine concealed in her toiletries which were stashed in two smaller bags.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Isiolo religious leaders seek help for 1,800 families displaced by floods
Wed 08 May, 2024 19:05
Isiolo religious leaders seek help for 1,800 families displaced by floods
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The government must ensure temporary shelters are available, and have adequate supplies, before asking residents to move, Interfaith Network says.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Police pursue man who left Sh435,000 bhang at Moyale bus station
Wed 08 May, 2024 18:20
Police pursue man who left Sh435,000 bhang at Moyale bus station
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The officers discovered the presence of the narcotics using a sniffer dog after the sacks were opened at the Moyale Directorate of Criminal Investigations office.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Court allows EACC to freeze Sh62m seized from Ibrae Doko Yatani
Wed 08 May, 2024 12:27
Court allows EACC to freeze Sh62m seized from Ibrae Doko Yatani
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EACC had submitted in court that Ibrae allegedly irregularly received Sh71.7 million from the Marsabit county government through his company Al Habib Enterprises, during the period under scrutiny.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for KPLC warns against oil siphoning as Isiolo residents decry power outages
Tue 07 May, 2024 21:34
KPLC warns against oil siphoning as Isiolo residents decry power outages
Featured image for KPLC warns against oil siphoning as Isiolo residents decry power outages

The official said consumers within 600 metres range to the nearest transformers would be temporarily relocated as a stopgap measure while the issue is being sorted.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for State, Dutch gov't launch Sh2.5bn climate resilience project in three ASAL counties
Tue 07 May, 2024 19:52
State, Dutch gov't launch Sh2.5bn climate resilience project in three ASAL counties
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The project also has a research component, whose knowledge will guide and inform the project implementation and promote innovation and learning for the communities.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for State announces plans to set up museum in Isiolo during Somali Cultural Festival
Sun 05 May, 2024 11:16
State announces plans to set up museum in Isiolo during Somali Cultural Festival
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Participants were treated to a taste of Somali culture ranging from traditional delicacies to songs and dances, dressing code and mock traditional weddings.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Farming keeps youth in Isiolo off drug abuse
Sun 05 May, 2024 09:40
Farming keeps youth in Isiolo off drug abuse
Featured image for Farming keeps youth in Isiolo off drug abuse

With support from various organisations like the World Food Programme, the youth are now changing the narrative by venturing into vertical bag farming.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Isiolo floods: 1,000 families displaced, several schools and mosques marooned
Sat 04 May, 2024 15:18
Isiolo floods: 1,000 families displaced, several schools and mosques marooned
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The facilities affected include seven schools and four mosques.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Man arrested with loaded gun in Marsabit, four others recovered in Isiolo
Thu 02 May, 2024 22:20
Man arrested with loaded gun in Marsabit, four others recovered in Isiolo
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It is suspected the suspect could be part of a criminal gang that has been terrorising residents.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Isiolo widows pick up the pieces after losing husbands to bandits
Thu 02 May, 2024 09:25
Isiolo widows pick up the pieces after losing husbands to bandits
Featured image for Isiolo widows pick up the pieces after losing husbands to bandits

Kaltum wonders why criminals who raid, maim, kill, and steal livestock are never arrested.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Isiolo County flagged for operating six commercial bank accounts
Mon 29 Apr, 2024 17:48
Isiolo County flagged for operating six commercial bank accounts
Featured image for Isiolo County flagged for operating six commercial bank accounts

A report shows that Sh27.11 million in personnel emoluments was paid manually, which is against the law.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Somali community leaders ask state to carry out disarmament in Isiolo
Sun 28 Apr, 2024 14:09
Somali community leaders ask state to carry out disarmament in Isiolo
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The leaders cited the proliferation of illegal firearms among the drivers of conflicts between communities in the county and those in neighbouring areas.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for State to shut down bars near schools in Isiolo
Sun 28 Apr, 2024 13:11
State to shut down bars near schools in Isiolo
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Residents had earlier complained over alleged laxity by police in enforcement of the law.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Pastoralists urged to venture into gum and resins trade for increased income
Fri 26 Apr, 2024 17:57
Pastoralists urged to venture into gum and resins trade for increased income
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Gums and resins remain high in demand and are among the most sought-after commodities used in the production of food products such as chewing gum and beverages.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for How Police arrested suspect with Sh1.8M cocaine inside Nairobi-bound bus
Fri 26 Apr, 2024 13:07
How Police arrested suspect with Sh1.8M cocaine inside Nairobi-bound bus
Featured image for How Police arrested suspect with Sh1.8M cocaine inside Nairobi-bound bus

Detectives established that the 24-year-old suspect had swallowed more drugs which he intended to egest at his destination.


WI-FI Featured image for State to set up Africa's green energy data centre in Naivasha
Wed 24 Apr, 2024 22:48
State to set up Africa's green energy data centre in Naivasha
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The data centre will leverage on the government's digital superhighway which is among the pillars of President Ruto's bottom-up economic agenda.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Governor Ali, Yattani released after grilling over Sh8bn graft claims in Marsabit
Wed 24 Apr, 2024 22:36
Governor Ali, Yattani released after grilling over Sh8bn graft claims in Marsabit
Featured image for Governor Ali, Yattani released after grilling over Sh8bn graft claims in Marsabit

The anti-graft agency said valuable evidence was gathered during the raid and will aid in the ongoing investigations over alleged graft.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Marsabit Governor, ex-CS Yatani arrested in multi-billion shilling graft probe
Wed 24 Apr, 2024 11:08
Marsabit Governor, ex-CS Yatani arrested in multi-billion shilling graft probe
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EACC confirmed the arrests that have also roped in top county officials.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Two police officers arrested over seizure of 2,658 ammunition in Laikipia
Tue 23 Apr, 2024 15:45
Two police officers arrested over seizure of 2,658 ammunition in Laikipia
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The two officers have been suspended from the National Police Service, Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome said in a press release.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for How vertical bag farming is benefitting drought-hit women in Isiolo
Mon 22 Apr, 2024 11:39
How vertical bag farming is benefitting drought-hit women in Isiolo
Featured image for How vertical bag farming is benefitting drought-hit women in Isiolo

The women, who were most affected by the recent drought, are now growing vegetables both for consumption and income generation.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Isiolo governor summoned for sixth time to respond to audit queries
Wed 17 Apr, 2024 19:42
Isiolo governor summoned for sixth time to respond to audit queries
Featured image for Isiolo governor summoned for sixth time to respond to audit queries

Governor Guyo has since March last year missed five summonses, four of them after successfully securing postponement.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Police hunt for robber who stabbed two women to death
Wed 17 Apr, 2024 17:14
Police hunt for robber who stabbed two women to death
Featured image for Police hunt for robber who stabbed two women to death

A preliminary probe showed the criminal was attempting to break into a workshop when the deceased persons met their death.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Isiolo parents warned against subjecting girls to FGM during holidays
Tue 16 Apr, 2024 18:35
Isiolo parents warned against subjecting girls to FGM during holidays
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FGM, which remains a major impediment to girls' access to education, causes bleeding, infections, complications during childbirth, and an increased risk of newborn deaths.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Two suspected criminals behind Nakuru robberies shot dead, firearm recovered
Mon 15 Apr, 2024 10:51
Two suspected criminals behind Nakuru robberies shot dead, firearm recovered
Featured image for Two suspected criminals behind Nakuru robberies shot dead, firearm recovered

Two other criminals escaped with gunshot wounds following the incident.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Ngaremara, Kisima flood victims recount ordeal after overcoming adversity
Fri 12 Apr, 2024 21:48
Ngaremara, Kisima flood victims recount ordeal after overcoming adversity
Featured image for Ngaremara, Kisima flood victims recount ordeal after overcoming adversity

The heavy downpour on that night left a trail of destruction in the area, displacing hundreds of families within Attan, Tractor, Aukot, Lowangila and Ngaremara centres, among other areas.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Isiolo County promises to complete stalled headquarters after take-over
Fri 12 Apr, 2024 17:38
Isiolo County promises to complete stalled headquarters after take-over
Featured image for Isiolo County promises to complete stalled headquarters after take-over

The construction of the county headquarters' five-storey building is being co-funded by the national and county governments, with the former shouldering 70 per cent of the total cost.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Stop hiking food prices, Marsabit traders told as floods hit North Horr
Fri 12 Apr, 2024 06:43
Stop hiking food prices, Marsabit traders told as floods hit North Horr
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The floods have been occasioned by heavy downpours that have pounded the region in the last two weeks and left pastoralists counting losses after hundreds of animals were swept away.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Istiqama FC crowned winners of Isiolo's Soccer Bonanza tournament
Thu 11 Apr, 2024 14:07
Istiqama FC crowned winners of Isiolo's Soccer Bonanza tournament
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Apart from a trophy, players' medals, full playing kits, and two balls, the Istiqama and Al-Rahma teams also received Sh20,000 and Sh10,000 tokens respectively from the organisers of the tourney.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Toxic waste claims: Isiolo Muslims now seek state compensation
Wed 10 Apr, 2024 14:10
Toxic waste claims: Isiolo Muslims now seek state compensation
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Besides the compensation, they want the government to investigate Cyrus Jirongo's toxic waste dumpling claims and take legal action.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Isiolo residents in flood-prone areas advised to stay alert
Tue 09 Apr, 2024 22:18
Isiolo residents in flood-prone areas advised to stay alert
Featured image for Isiolo residents in flood-prone areas advised to stay alert

There are fears that the area could be marooned soon after heavy downpour in the neighbouring counties of Meru and Laikipia resulted in the swelling of the River Ewaso Nyiro.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Concern as water shortage persists in Isiolo town, environs
Tue 09 Apr, 2024 18:54
Concern as water shortage persists in Isiolo town, environs
Featured image for Concern as water shortage persists in Isiolo town, environs

IWASCO Manager Abdullahi Sora says the shortage has resulted from the destruction of water infrastructure within Lewa Downs, following heavy rains.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for I don’t want to die, cancer patient's plea to Ruto to resolve doctors’ strike
Sun 07 Apr, 2024 12:01
I don’t want to die, cancer patient's plea to Ruto to resolve doctors’ strike
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Like other cancer patients across the country, Florence is afraid that delayed treatment could dim her chances of successful treatment.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Put aside your differences and serve Mwananchi, wrangling Isiolo leaders told
Fri 05 Apr, 2024 21:44
Put aside your differences and serve Mwananchi, wrangling Isiolo leaders told
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The county has, in the recent past, hit the headlines over feuding between Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo and Senator Fatuma Dullo, which has roped in other leaders.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Isiolo land officials face scrutiny for disregarding court order
Fri 05 Apr, 2024 12:00
Isiolo land officials face scrutiny for disregarding court order
Featured image for Isiolo land officials face scrutiny for disregarding court order

With none of the parties having bought the land, the court ruled that neither had superior rights over the other and that each was entitled to the portions of land they held at the time.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Court orders prosecution of British soldier who shot fleeing Kenyan dead
Thu 04 Apr, 2024 16:25
Court orders prosecution of British soldier who shot fleeing Kenyan dead
Featured image for Court orders prosecution of British soldier who shot fleeing Kenyan dead

Testimonies by military officers who were working at Batuk at the time linked Sgt Maddison to the crime.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Isiolo prison to introduce daycare facility for children of incarcerated mothers
Wed 03 Apr, 2024 16:49
Isiolo prison to introduce daycare facility for children of incarcerated mothers
Featured image for Isiolo prison to introduce daycare facility for children of incarcerated mothers

Cases of incarcerated women staying with their children in the wards have been rife due to inadequate facilities.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Security patrols begin on Isiolo-Merti road after Form 3 girl shot dead
Wed 03 Apr, 2024 11:54
Security patrols begin on Isiolo-Merti road after Form 3 girl shot dead
Featured image for Security patrols begin on Isiolo-Merti road after Form 3 girl shot dead

Preliminary investigations showed that the criminals were on a mission to raid the Gotu and Kachiuru areas within the Isiolo-Meru border.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Isiolo banditry: Form 3 girl shot dead while travelling home for holiday
Mon 01 Apr, 2024 22:25
Isiolo banditry: Form 3 girl shot dead while travelling home for holiday
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The student was aboard a public service bus plying the Isiolo-Merti route when armed criminals attacked.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Marsabit County on spot over unaccounted expenditure in 8.2bn budget
Mon 01 Apr, 2024 10:10
Marsabit County on spot over unaccounted expenditure in 8.2bn budget
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This follows a recent adverse opinion by the Auditor General over unexplained expenditure for the Sh8.2 billion budget whose financial statements did not correspond with the records availed during the...


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Over 100 treated as Isiolo youth group runs free medical camp
Sun 31 Mar, 2024 20:11
Over 100 treated as Isiolo youth group runs free medical camp
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The camp targeted the elderly, street urchins and drug addicts, who cannot afford quality healthcare due to financial constraints.


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Doctors reject governors' divide-and-rule tactics as nationwide strike continues
Fri 29 Mar, 2024 13:23
Doctors reject governors' divide-and-rule tactics as nationwide strike continues
Featured image for Doctors reject governors' divide-and-rule tactics as nationwide strike continues

The doctors were aggrieved by reports of governors using divide-and-rule tactics to intimidate and coerce them from striking. 


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Isiolo livestock hub to link Northern Kenya to global markets
Thu 28 Mar, 2024 17:10
Isiolo livestock hub to link Northern Kenya to global markets
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Kenya's current meat production of 464, 000 metric tonnes is way below the demand which stands at 660, 000 metric tonnes, with experts citing animal breeding, fodder farming and value addition among t...


Waweru Wairimu Featured image for Secondary school at Isiolo-Meru border grapples with strained facilities
Thu 28 Mar, 2024 12:23
Secondary school at Isiolo-Meru border grapples with strained facilities
Featured image for Secondary school at Isiolo-Meru border grapples with strained facilities

The institution, like many others in Isiolo, does not have a title deed putting its 10-acre land at the risk of being grabbed as defrauders salivate for the prime property.