Kinna, Merti residents want Mathenge eradication included in Isiolo spatial plan

Hussein Jillo, a Merti resident, said the species were contributing to a reduction in pastures and changing the flow of water in River Ewaso Nyiro which makes their livestock starve to death.

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.