Isiolo-Modogashe-Mandera road Stories

Residents to receive Sh500 million compensation for Isiolo-Garbatulla-Modogashe road project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

The payments, set to begin in December, aim to support families affected by land acquisition and disruption of livelihoods along the route.

Isiolo courts investors as county pushes public–private partnerships in economic transformation drive
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 23, 2025

KNCCI CEO K.K. Mutai praised Isiolo for its bold investments, saying the modern abattoir alone could reposition the county as a regional trade hub.

Senate summons Isiolo, Kericho governors for skipping audit hearings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

The two were expected to answer questions regarding the 2023-24 financial reports, but both requested last-minute postponements that senators describe...

Court nullifies Isiolo County’s Sh7.3 billion budget over illegal process, lack of public participation
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 19, 2025

The judge ruled the county's executive and assembly hurriedly and unlawfully pushed through the Sh7.35 billion budget without adhering to mandatory pr...

Isiolo South MP Mohamed Tubi dies
Dennis Tarus  |  Nov 12, 2025

Mohamed was elected to serve Isiolo South Constituency in August 2022 under the Jubilee Party.

Isiolo County unveils 10-year land use plan to curb insecurity and human–wildlife conflict
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 26, 2025

The plan also addresses access and infrastructure issues that have complicated emergency response in Oldonyiro. Many land parcels previously lacked ro...

Isiolo leaders rally behind early childhood development to secure county's future
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 16, 2025

The workshop marks a critical step forward in aligning policy, research, and community needs to ensure that every child in Isiolo gets a strong start...

Nurses, Isiolo County ink deal, end two-month-long strike
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 14, 2025

The strike, led by members of the Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN), had left health facilities across the county understaffed, with critical serv...

Peace at risk: Counties urged to fill funding void after USAID exit
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 04, 2025

The forum assessed strides made in addressing cross-border threats and social challenges, including human trafficking, radicalisation, and violent ext...

Isiolo Stadium works resume after six-year delay
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 23, 2025

Isiolo Governor Abdi Hassan Guyo said the handover was conducted by Lillian Nzile, Chief Facility Management Officer at Sports Kenya, in the presence...

State to finally honour Senior Chief Haji Galma Dido, hero killed in 1963
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 18, 2025

11 years ago, Haji’s two surviving daughters, Deka Galma and her stepsister Hadija Galma, moved to court seeking compensation from the British and Ken...

Isiolo leaders call for unity as Governor Guyo extends olive branch
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

Governor Abdi Guyo told the gathering that he bore no resentment toward those who backed his removal and extended an olive branch to opponents.

Isiolo County Assembly kicks out four MCAs over absenteeism
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 09, 2025

The Committee noted that none of the members provided satisfactory explanations for their prolonged absence, nor did they appear before the Committee...

Isiolo elders appeal for ceasefire among county officials amidst political turmoil
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2025

Borana Council of Elders Vice Chairman Mohamed Ali claimed that Isiolo has received more than Sh21 billion over the past financial year without any vi...

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo dismisses DPP arrest order as politically motivated
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 06, 2025

Governor Guyo reminded the public that the Kiambu Law Courts had already intervened with an anticipatory order on August 27, restraining the ODPP and...

Court suspends notice revoking Isiolo County offices relocation
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 04, 2025

The outcome of the case is likely to have far-reaching implications for governance and service delivery in Isiolo, where the siting of county offices...

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo consolidates power through Cabinet shake-up
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 01, 2025

In an executive order issued on Monday and seen by The Eastleigh Voice, the governor reassigned several County Executive Committee (CEC) members to ne...

Family pleads for answers two months after Wajir Huduma Centre manager went missing
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 30, 2025

Hussein, remembered by colleagues as a man of integrity, humility, and commitment to public service, was last seen in June. Since then, there has been...

NCIC: Crisis is Isiolo County risks spilling over to neighbouring counties if unchecked
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 29, 2025

Kobia likened the unrest to “a crack in the foundation of a house,” warning that it could undermine governance, community trust, and peace across the...

Isiolo County Assembly Speaker arraigned over alleged misuse of government vehicles
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

The ODPP approved Roba’s arrest and prosecution through a letter dated August 1, 2025, addressed to the Embu-based Regional Criminal Investigations Of...

Isiolo County Assembly Speaker Mohamed Roba arrested on arson, assault, property damage allegations
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Aug 27, 2025

According to reports, Roba was arrested by officers believed to be from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations along Thika Road, held overnight at...

MCAs raise alarm over Isiolo Hospital services despite Sh27 million KEMSA delivery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 24, 2025

Cherab MCA Halima Abgudo pointed out that key services such as the mortuary, dialysis units, and ambulances are poorly managed, while immunisation and...

Kindiki inspects Sh100 billion Isiolo–Mandera Highway, says region poised for growth
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 23, 2025

He emphasised that the highway will connect previously marginalised areas to the rest of the country, improving the movement of goods and people and s...

Isiolo town on brink of chaos as armed groups roam freely - MP Mumina Bonaya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 13, 2025

Mumina told the National Assembly that the growing insecurity, fueled by political tensions, made everyday life increasingly dangerous, particularly i...

Somali Council of Elders secretary general shot multiple times in Isiolo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 08, 2025

The attack is reported to have happened at around 8:00 pm, shortly after Mzee Idle Hassan left evening prayers, leaving the community deeply unsettled...

KeNHA revises Isiolo-Mandera road project, adds new features to enhance cross-border links
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 06, 2025

The road, once complete, is expected to play a major role in connecting remote parts of Northern Kenya to national and regional markets.

Isiolo County Assembly revokes Clerk Salad Boru’s appointment over gross misconduct
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 05, 2025

The report, which was tabled before the House by Select Committee Chairperson Nicholas Lorot Ewoton, painted a troubling picture of systemic abuse of...

70-year-old man convicted of stealing widow’s Sh752,000 pension
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 05, 2025

Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi directed the convict to be returned to court on August 11, 2025, for sentence.

Section of Isiolo MCAs dismisses fraud claims in 2025/26 budget approval
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 30, 2025

The MCAs warned that the claims were politically instigated and meant to derail development and destabilise governance in Isiolo

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