Isiolo County Commission Stories

Isiolo County Speaker Mohamed Roba missing after arrest en route to Nairobi
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Aug 27, 2025

The Speaker’s disappearance came just hours after he joined a section of Members of County Assembly in welcoming newly posted County Commissioner Davi...

Somalia’s government, opposition unite to fast-track elections, constitutional reform
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 27, 2025

Under the new framework, the Federal Parliament will elect Somalia’s president, while state assemblies will choose presidents and vice presidents of t...

High Court stops Sh220 million payment for 2018 CHAN contract
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 26, 2025

The works were meant to upgrade facilities ahead of the 2018 CHAN tournament, which was to be hosted by Kenya but was later moved to Morocco due to de...

Somalia welcomes first Egyptian troops for new AU mission
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 26, 2025

Somalia’s Ministry of Defence emphasised that the involvement of multiple troop-contributing countries demonstrates the shared commitment across the c...

JSC reveals 946 petitions against judges processed, 210 judicial staff dismissed
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 26, 2025

JSC vice-chairperson Isaac Ruto explained that while the commission can discipline judicial staff directly, judges must undergo a tribunal process bef...

South African High Commissioner to Kenya Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu dies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 26, 2025

Johannes Mahlangu served as South Africa’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Somalia, and Permanent Represen...

CoG raises concerns over UHC staff integration into county payrolls
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 26, 2025

The chair of CoG’s Health Committee in a statement on Tuesday said the Ministry’s approach conflicts with earlier agreements made between national and...

Petition filed seeking removal of NCIC Chairperson Samuel Kobia
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 26, 2025

The petition, by Elizabeth Ochieng’, highlights alleged failures in governance, financial management, and public accountability at the Commission.

5,000 Kenyan Muslims to take part in 2026 Hajj pilgrimage
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 26, 2025

Kenya Hajj Mission, which operates under the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM), confirmed that the first stage of preparations for the 2026/14...

Last of Uhuru's ambassadors end their tours as Ruto's foreign service shake-up continues
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 25, 2025

Former ICT permanent secretary Bitange Ndemo prepares to leave Brussels, where he has been ambassador to Belgium and the EU.

Ruto appoints Komora, Siparo to National Police Service Commission
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 23, 2025

The NPSC plays a critical role in recruiting, appointing, promoting, and exercising disciplinary control over officers within the National Police Serv...

Supreme Court rules Chief Registrar has no powers to discipline, fire judges or magistrates
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 22, 2025

In a ruling by a five-judge bench led by Chief Justice Martha Koome, the Supreme Court said the powers lie exclusively with the Judicial Service Commi...

TSC unveils teacher promotion guidelines prioritising seniority, experience
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 22, 2025

According to the guidelines, teachers aged 57 years and above stand to gain the most, with the scoring system heavily rewarding length of service and...

US wants foreign force in Haiti doubled, scale back on Kenya’s role in taking on gangs
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 21, 2025

The US is drafting a resolution to present to the United Nations Security Council to "properly resource" Haiti's fight to reduce gang territorial cont...

From sea ice to ocean currents, Antarctica is now undergoing abrupt changes
The Conversation  |  Aug 21, 2025

The stakes could not be higher. The choices made now will determine whether we face a future of worsening impacts and irreversible change or one of ma...

Kenya's envoy to Dominican Republic Mwenda Karisa presents credentials to President Luis Abinader
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 21, 2025

The Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, making its hospitals and evacuation corridors the most immediate fallback for injur...

KHRC calls for disbandment of Ruto’s protest victims compensation framework
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 21, 2025

KHRC proposed that the mandate be given to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPO...

Nigeria to impose retaliatory visa rules in response to US social media requirement
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 20, 2025

Nigerian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa said Abuja would apply the same conditions to Americans seeking visas to Nigeria.

DCJ Philomena Mwilu cleared of misconduct in Gachagua impeachment case
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 20, 2025

The Court of Appeal, in its May 9, 2025 judgment, acknowledged that the law was unclear about whether the DCJ could act in the Chief Justice’s stead.

Ruto, US Secretary Rubio discuss Haiti security mission, trade as Kenya pushes UN support
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 19, 2025

In June, Kenya asked the UN Security Council to fast-track the establishment of a UN Support Office in Haiti to provide logistical and operational bac...

Kenya records landmark milestones in fight against HIV, malaria, TB and sleeping sickness
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 19, 2025

More than 1.36 million people living with HIV in Kenya are now on lifesaving treatment, covering 98 per cent of those diagnosed, while mother-to-child...

KETRACO officials under fire over Sh7 billion Inabensa contract penalty
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 19, 2025

The controversy revolves around the Lessos–Tororo transmission line, awarded in 2014 to Inabensa to transmit power from the Marsabit wind farm.

South Sudan peace deal at risk, RJMEC warns amid rising violence and political arrests
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 18, 2025

The warning was issued by Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) interim chairperson, Ambassador Major General (Rtd) George...

Sh3.16 billion released for Mombasa-Mtwapa road compensation, construction to resume
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 18, 2025

According to Resident Engineer Joseph Gichuru, more than 1,000 Project Affected Persons (PAPs) are expected to receive compensation, paving the way fo...

KETRACO denied funds for Sh17.4 billion power project over Sh9.2 billion debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2025

The Treasury has insisted that KETRACO must first settle a Sh9.2 billion arbitral award owed to a Spanish contractor before any funds can be allocated...

Audit report reveals taxpayers paid Sh3 million rent for former Prisons boss
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2025

According to the audit, the State Department for Correctional Services signed a tenancy agreement with a private service provider to lease a house for...

TSC clears 1,436 primary school teachers for deployment to junior schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 17, 2025

In a circular, the commission explained that the deployment is meant to ensure that teachers with the right qualifications and experience teach Junior...

Teachers to apply for transfers online under new TSC system that aims to boost accountability
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 17, 2025

TSC Acting CEO Evaleen Mitei said the commission developed the system to ensure equitable distribution and optimal deployment of teachers while advanc...

JSC rejects Nelson Havi’s petition to remove Justice Mabeya
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 16, 2025

Havi lodged the petition seeking Justice Mabeya’s removal following the judge’s verdict against his client, Riyadha, in a land lease dispute.

Ruto names NLC selection panel as current commissioners’ term nears end
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 16, 2025

The President named Jasper Micheni Mbiuki, Dr Peris Mang’ira, Dr Electine Nasambu, Ann Mwangangi, Bibiana Rabuku Omalla, Professor Nichola Letting, an...

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