100 Isiolo youths get scholarships to pursue vocational courses
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-05-16 15:30:54

100 Isiolo youths get scholarships to pursue vocational courses

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.

Farming keeps youth in Isiolo off drug abuse
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-05-05 09:40:09

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.

Elderly man fights for life after hyena attack in Isiolo County
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-05-04 18:26:47

Elderly man fights for life after hyena attack in Isiolo County

Incidents of wild animal attacks have been rampant in the area since the onset of the rains, with periodic attacks on homes around Oldonyiro as the animals seek food.

Isiolo County flagged for operating six commercial bank accounts
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-04-29 17:48:14

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.

How vertical bag farming is benefitting drought-hit women in Isiolo
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-04-22 11:39:01

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.

Rehabilitation works begin at the Isiolo county mortuary
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-04-10 13:04:26

Rehabilitation works begin at the Isiolo county mortuary

The inclusive design of the renovation project includes provisions for Muslim funeral arrangements, acknowledging the religious diversity of the region.

Isiolo land officials face scrutiny for disregarding court order
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-04-05 12:00:48

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.

Isiolo livestock hub to link Northern Kenya to global markets
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-03-28 17:10:25

Isiolo livestock hub to link Northern Kenya to global markets

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 the ways to sustain the demand.

KMPDU hits out at Isiolo Deputy Governor for ordering doctors back to work
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-03-18 13:43:34

KMPDU hits out at Isiolo Deputy Governor for ordering doctors back to work

The medics said it was unfortunate that instead of meeting their demands, the county government had resorted to threats and intimidation of doctors at the expense of suffering Kenyans.

Northern Kenya's potential unleashed with air transport revamp
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-03-10 12:58:07

Northern Kenya's potential unleashed with air transport revamp

In this year’s budget, which is his first, President William Ruto has identified infrastructure as one of the key economic enablers, allocating it Sh351.3 billion.

Isiolo Governor fined Sh500,000 for snubbing Senate Committee over audit queries
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-03-09 07:44:46

Isiolo Governor fined Sh500,000 for snubbing Senate Committee over audit queries

Senator Fatuma Dullo implored Isiolo residents to demand services from the leadership including the county government saying, all elected leaders had the mandate to fulfil.

Shot in the arm for FGM fight in Isiolo as survivors network launched
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-03-07 21:43:41

Shot in the arm for FGM fight in Isiolo as survivors network launched

Communities that practice FGM consider it as a way to prepare girls for adulthood and marriage with those who have not undergone the cut faced with rejection and perceived as outcasts.

Strong governance measures key to sustainable water projects in Isiolo - report
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-03-07 08:19:23

Strong governance measures key to sustainable water projects in Isiolo - report

A study that examined the functionality of nine County Climate Change Fund (CCCC) water investments in the county found that residents were not getting value for many of the projects.

Isiolo morgue faces operational constraints amid refrigerator breakdown
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-03-01 08:02:36

Isiolo morgue faces operational constraints amid refrigerator breakdown

Police and other government officers will during the time be forced to redirect the bodies to other counties such as Meru and Laikipia.

  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-02-28 23:05:25

Boon for Isiolo camel farmers as 10-year milk strategy launched

Isiolo camel milk value chain accounts for more than 70 per cent of milk transported to Nairobi.

Two Isiolo police officers slapped with Sh300,000 cash bail in bribery, robbery case
  • Author: Abdullahi Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-02-27 06:25:44

Two Isiolo police officers slapped with Sh300,000 cash bail in bribery, robbery case

The Police Constables who were armed, are accused of extorting the bribe from a terror suspect they had arrested, as a condition for his release.

Governor Guyo reshuffles chief officers in bid to improve service delivery
  • Author: Abdullahi Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-02-09 21:06:20

Governor Guyo reshuffles chief officers in bid to improve service delivery

Guyo's move is in an effort to inject fresh leadership and new ideas across key county departments.

Police recover 66 stolen cattle in Isiolo
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-02-05 07:55:35

Police recover 66 stolen cattle in Isiolo

The police said the 66 were recovered from a total of 69 cattle which had earlier been reported missing in the county.

Isiolo graft suspects released on bond, deny Sh58 million procurement fraud charges
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-01-18 16:17:05

Isiolo graft suspects released on bond, deny Sh58 million procurement fraud charges

Eight former Isiolo County officials accused of Sh58 million procurement fraud were released on Sh3 million bond each today after pleading not guilty to the charges against them.

EACC arrests five suspects in Isiolo County procurement fraud case
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-01-17 19:15:18

EACC arrests five suspects in Isiolo County procurement fraud case

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has taken decisive action by arresting five out of thirteen suspects involved in a procurement fraud case in Isiolo County.