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The reality of looming health crisis as CoG, Ministry trade blame

A growing dispute between the national government and counties over UHC workers threatens to deepen Kenya's healthcare crisis as health unions continue strikes and issue new warnings.

By Ali Abdi 22 days ago

CoG tells county boards to ignore Health Ministry directive to absorb UHC workers

The CoG Chairman, Ahmed Abdullahi, wants County Public Service Boards to ignore the Ministry of Health directive to absorb the UHC workers on permanent and pensionable terms.

By Ali Abdi 23 days ago

Joy as Isiolo gets first care centre for the elderly

It was joyous day for Isiolo residents as a first-ever care centre for the vulnerable older persons was opened.

By Ali Abdi 23 days ago

Isiolo women seek bigger share of climate fund to tackle non-economic losses

Isiolo women want a bigger part of the County Climate Change Fund to be channeled to counter non-economic losses and damages.

By Ali Abdi 1 month ago

Northern Kenya conservancies earn Sh655 million from carbon credits

Pastoralists from four counties in northern Kenya have received Sh655 million from the carbon credit kitty.

By Ali Abdi 1 month ago

Isiolo North students benefit from Sh62 million NG-CDF bursary

The NG-CDF will benefit students in secondary schools, tertiary institutions, and persons living with disabilities to pursue their education for this term or semester.

By Ali Abdi 2 months ago

Guyo pledges to ensure equitable development in Isiolo county

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo says that his administration has initiated development projects in all electoral wards in the county over the last four years.

By Ali Abdi 2 months ago

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Marsabit residents toxic waste suit against BP set for June mention

Marsabit pastoralists' toxic waste case against BP over alleged 1980s oil exploration pollution will be mentioned in court on June 16.

By Ali Abdi 2 months ago

Process to identify Borana candidate to challenge Isiolo Governor Guyo begins

Borana clan leaders have begun a selection process to front a unified candidate to challenge Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo, with Mohamed Roba Qoto emerging as the preferred nominee.

By Ali Abdi 2 months ago

Tourism, trade hard hit by matatu strike in upper Eastern

The transport operators strike in upper Eastern has affected the tourism and cross-border trade, among other sectors.

By Ali Abdi 2 months ago

Government launches construction of 114 solar mini grids in 14 counties

Villagers from 14 underserved counties have reason to smile following the launch of the construction of 114 solar mini-grids in the region.

By Ali Abdi 2 months ago

NRT kicks off process to align community wildlife conservancies with laws on carbon credit

Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) has launched a process to align its member community wildlife conservancies in northern Kenya with laws and regulations governing carbon credit projects.

By Ali Abdi 4 months ago

State orders another security operation in cattle rustling prone counties

In a bid to stop banditry and cattle rustling incidents in Meru, Isiolo, Laikipia, and Samburu counties, a multi-agency team has been constituted to pursue the perpetrators.

By Ali Abdi 4 months ago

Elders want MP-elect Tubi Jr, his sister to 'reconcile' after by-election

Elders have called on Isiolo South MP-elect Tubi Mohamed Tubi Jr to 'reconcile' with his elder sister Bina, who ran against him in last Thursday's by-election.

By Ali Abdi 5 months ago

10,000 households receive food, water in drought hit Mandera county

Prolonged dry spell has devastated livelihoods, with livestock deaths increasing due to lack of water and pasture.

By Ali Abdi 5 months ago

Tubi Vs Bina: UDA's Tubi Jnr wins Isiolo South MP seat after heated family contest

Tubi Mohamed Tubi, 36 of UDA, has been declared the MP- elect of Isiolo South Constituency after garnering 7,352 votes against his closest challenger and elder sister Bina.

By Ali Abdi 5 months ago

Senator Dullo claims her life in danger following rally shooting

Fatuma Dullo has claimed her life is in danger after a shooting at a United Democratic Alliance campaign rally in Isiolo South, which she described as an assassination attempt.

By Ali Abdi 5 months ago

Battle lines drawn as candidates in Isiolo South by-election intensify campaigns

Candidates in the Isiolo South parliamentary race have adopted different campaign tactics to win the support of residents.

By Ali Abdi 6 months ago

Murkomen orders for operation in five counties

Murkomen directs a security operation to seize illegal weapons in five counties across Upper Eastern and Rift Valley.

By Ali Abdi 6 months ago

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State moves to avert clashes as migrant herders pour into Isiolo

Intelligence reports have warned of a possible outbreak of violence between herders from Isiolo and those migrating from the North Eastern counties of Wajir and Garissa.

By Ali Abdi 6 months ago

Insecurity: Isiolo residents query new trend in rustling in town estates

Questions have been raised on how bandits continue to dare to raid estates on the outskirts of Isiolo town with impunity, with no leader talking about it in public.

By Ali Abdi 6 months ago

Isiolo South by election: Tubi Jnr gets endorsement from clans, leaders

UDA nominee for Isiolo South parliamentary seat, Tubi Mohamed Tubi, has received a major boost after getting endorsement from various clans and political leaders.

By Ali Abdi 6 months ago

UDA hands nomination certificate to ex-MP's son in Isiolo South race

The son of the late Isiolo South MP Mohamed Tubi, who was unanimously endorsed by elders to go for the seat has been issued with UDA nomination certificate.

By Ali Abdi 7 months ago

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Isiolo family in distress as father of four abducted in broad daylight

The distraught family expressed concern of the safety and condition of Lubo who has been missing for the fifth day yesterday.

By Ali Abdi 7 months ago

Marsabit Governor race takes shape as six hopefuls declare interest

Three of them hail from the Borana community, Gabra has two and for the first time, the Rendille have put forward an aspirant from their side.

By Ali Abdi 7 months ago

Isiolo leaders demand eviction of migrant herders from Merti

Leaders blame migrant herders for the rising insecurity in Bulesa location's Biliqo, Kom, Quro Bisan Owo and Sabarwawa grazing fields.

By Ali Abdi 8 months ago

Leaders fault state as bandits kill two more people in Isiolo

At least two more people have been killed in the volatile Kom area of Isiolo's Merti Sub County in an aborted cattle rustling incident.

By Ali Abdi 8 months ago

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Agony of family waiting for answers, months after kin's brutal murder

Five months later, Brenda and her relatives are wondering why police have not been serious in investigation the murder.

By Ali Abdi 8 months ago

Wajir hosts inaugural North Eastern deaf football tournament

Born out of a vision to promote integration and provide meaningful engagement for young people with disabilities, the tournament doubles as a tool for social transformation.

By Ali Abdi 8 months ago

Northern Kenya lacks crucial database on GBV despite widespread cases

Counties in northern Kenya lack a centralised database on gender-based violence (GBV) despite having widespread cases, stakeholders have revealed.

By Ali Abdi 8 months ago

Family backs Bidu's son for MP seat race

A son of the late Isiolo South MP Mohamed Tubi Bidu has been picked by the family to run for the seat.

By Ali Abdi 8 months ago

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Isiolo elders, leaders unite to back late MP Tubi's child as successor

Isiolo elders and clan leaders have united behind a call for one of the late MP Mohamed Tubi's children to inherit his seat.

By Ali Abdi 8 months ago

Leaders pay tribute as Isiolo South MP Mohamed Tubi is laid to rest

The late Isiolo South MP Mohamed Tubi Bidu was laid to rest at the Tullu Roba Muslim Cemetery in Isiolo town.

By Ali Abdi 9 months ago

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Inside the last days of late Isiolo South MP Tubi Bidu

Isiolo South MP Tubi Bidu had been ailing for years before he passed on at a Nairobi Hospital on Wednesday.

By Ali Abdi 9 months ago

Marsabit residents benefit from State's camel restocking initiative

The initiative, implemented in line with President William Ruto's directive seeks to rebuild livelihoods and strengthen resilience among pastoral households affected by recurrent droughts.

By Ali Abdi 9 months ago

Security agencies accused of bias in Isiolo-Samburu herders conflict

The leaders, disputed the version given by police that five people killed by the security team last Friday were associated with rustling incident that targeted herders from Samburu.

By Ali Abdi 9 months ago

Bandits kill two road construction workers

Armed bandits have killed two road construction workers along Gotu-Merti road in Isiolo.

By Ali Abdi 9 months ago

Isiolo, Marsabit leaders pay tribute to Raila

Veteran politician Haji Charfano Mokku led other leaders from the Upper Eastern region in mourning the death of Kenya's Opposition leader Raila Odinga.

By Ali Abdi 10 months ago

Tension as shots fired at ex-MP Mokku's residence

Mokku, who retired from active politics in 2017, also served as an Assistant Minister in President Daniel arap Moi's administration.

By Ali Abdi 10 months ago

Frontier Counties call on residents to support construction of IsioloMandera road

Once complete, the Isiolo-Mandera Road will connect Meru, Isiolo, Garissa Wajir, and Mandera counties

By Ali Abdi 10 months ago