Isiolo Stories

Farmers in Isiolo, Garissa, seven other counties to receive Sh6.3 billion USAID grant
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

The five-year programme aims to tackle food insecurity and enhance agribusiness in some of Kenya's most vulnerable regions.

Lawyer Ahmednasir blasts northern Kenya leaders for 'neglecting' their counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

Ahmednasir's criticism is directed at the five counties of Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo, and Marsabit.

Two former Isiolo officials charged over Sh163.4 million fraud
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 18, 2024

It noted that the accused face eight counts of willful failure to comply with procurement laws and four counts of abuse of office under the Anti-Corru...

Guantanamo Bay detainee Mohammed Abdul Malik Bajabu repatriated to Kenya
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 18, 2024

Bajabu, who was accused of involvement with al-Qaeda’s East African branch, was arrested by Kenyan authorities in Mombasa in 2007. He was transferred...

Isiolo County increases water budget by 24%, targets sustainable solutions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2024

The county has already drilled and equipped 36 boreholes in various locations, including Dadachabasa and Merti-Lakole.

Incomplete projects, land wrangles stalling Isiolo's progress, says Senator Dullo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2024

Some of the stalled projects include a modern market, an abattoir, the county administration block and the expansion of Isiolo International Airport.

Isiolo residents protest demanding better roads and health care
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 02, 2024

The protests were spearheaded by residents from Bulla Pesa Ward, who marched to the County Secretary Dadhe Boru's office to present their grievances.

How Garbatula, Isiolo hospitals are transforming healthcare to meet rising demands
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 01, 2024

Isiolo Teaching and Referral Hospital is now home to a functioning renal unit, which serves patients with kidney conditions across the region.

Court orders Parliament to set up commission to resolve county border disputes
Joseph Ndunda  |  Nov 22, 2024

Officials of Makueni and Kwale counties have been competing for ownership of the two towns on which Taita Taveta has laid claims.

International investor to operate new Isiolo abattoir as locals await benefits
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2024

The Isiolo abattoir has faced several setbacks which have led to its stalling over the past 17 years.

Isiolo leaders discuss security, development in meeting with DP Kindiki
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

One of the key issue raised was the need to conclude the recruitment of the National Police Reservists.

Senators call for censure motion against two Cabinet Secretaries who skipped Senate session
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

The senators expressed frustration at the two officials' absence, describing it as a failure to fulfil their obligations to the Senate and to the Keny...

Isiolo steps up security as bandit attacks claim lives, Governor Guyo pledges justice
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 10, 2024

The attacks, which took place in the Hola Bule and Bojidare areas, involved armed assailants who stole livestock and fired upon residents, leaving the...

Relief as Sericho residents in Isiolo receive medical supplies after Assembly’s intervention
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 08, 2024

The action followed urgent appeals from Sericho residents during the Bunge Mashinani programme regarding the acute shortage of medical supplies.

Isiolo County morgue reopens after eight-month closure for renovations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2024

Prior to its closure, the facility could accommodate only 12 bodies, but it often exceeded this capacity, holding as many as 33 unclaimed bodies at on...

Reports of ghost workers haunt Isiolo County as payroll leaks, leaders claim lives in danger
Amina Wako  |  Nov 01, 2024

The controversy has ignited an uproar from 11 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) and Senator Fatuma Dullo, who assert that their lives are now in d...

Isiolo County government launches investigations after payroll data leak
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2024

Dadhe said the county administration is committed to addressing the breach.

Governor Guyo grilled by Senate, slapped with Sh500,000 fine for failing to honour summons
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2024

Abdi, who claimed that he failed to honour the summons due to nationwide Gen-Z protests which could endanger his safety, was again slapped with a Sh50...

Senators demand arrest of 'rogue governors' who snub committee summons
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 21, 2024

Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua proposed that the Senate consider passing a resolution requiring the IG to arrest such errant governors and bring them befo...

Kingi wants police to arrest Isiolo governor for snubbing Senate summons
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 15, 2024

The Speaker outlined several instances where Guyo failed to appear, including an April 12, 2024 summons by the County Public Accounts Committee.

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