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Protests erupt in Isiolo over disappearance of hawker George Gitonga
Business activities in Isiolo were disrupted as residents staged protests over the disappearance of hawker George Gitonga, while accusing security agencies of failing to act swiftly.
By Bruno Mutunga 9 days ago
Protests erupt in Isiolo over disappearance of hawker George Gitonga
Marsabit residents sue BP over toxic waste
Residents of Kargi and Kalacha in Marsabit County have sued BP PLC over alleged toxic and radioactive waste pollution from 1980s oil exploration activities.
By Bruno Mutunga 21 days ago
Marsabit residents sue BP over toxic waste
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Packaged Githeri? The rise of ready-to-eat meals
Packaged githeri shines at expo as firms push ready-to-eat foods, cutting cooking time and boosting convenience.
By Bruno Mutunga 22 days ago
Packaged Githeri? The rise of ready-to-eat meals
Isiolo Woman Rep criticises leaders behind Guyo's failed impeachment bid
Isiolo Woman Rep Mumina Bonaya has accused leaders behind the failed impeachment attempt against Governor Abdi Guyo of working to undermine service delivery in the county.
By Bruno Mutunga 23 days ago
Isiolo Woman Rep criticises leaders behind Guyo's failed impeachment bid
Low voter turnout marks UDA grassroots elections in Isiolo
Low voter turnout marked the ongoing UDA grassroots elections in Isiolo County, raising questions about the party’s mobilisation efforts.
By Bruno Mutunga 1 month ago
Low voter turnout marks UDA grassroots elections in Isiolo
Mass turnout as PWDs seek assessment and registration in Isiolo
Hundreds of persons with disabilities gathered in Isiolo County for assessment and registration with the NCPD, enabling access to support services such as tax relief,and cash transfers.
By Bruno Mutunga 1 month ago
Mass turnout as PWDs seek assessment and registration in Isiolo
Fear grips Isiolo as Kenya Power staff, child murdered
Residents of Isiolo County are in shock following two separate tragic incidents that have left the community mourning, raising concerns over rising insecurity in the area.
By Bruno Mutunga 1 month ago
Fear grips Isiolo as Kenya Power staff, child murdered
Isiolo teachers take to the streets after murder of colleague
The teachers said the late Gatobu Mwirigi was shot and stabbed by suspected bandits while on his way home from School on Wednesday evening.
By Bruno Mutunga 3 months ago
Isiolo teachers take to the streets after murder of colleague
Security teams recover 18 guns, hundreds of stolen livestock in Isiolo crackdown
Security agencies have recovered 18 illegal firearms and hundreds of stolen livestock during an intensified multi-agency crackdown in Isiolo County targeting armed criminal networks.
By Bruno Mutunga 3 months ago
Security teams recover 18 guns, hundreds of stolen livestock in Isiolo crackdown
How Northern Kenya is breaking patriarchal norms in elective leadership
Patriarchal leadership structures and entrenched clan-based politics continue to restrict women’s participation in elective leadership in Northern Kenya.
By Bruno Mutunga 3 months ago
How Northern Kenya is breaking patriarchal norms in elective leadership
No water, no hospital, no network: Bori residents face displacement over neglect
The residents say their fundamental rights have been ignored as Bori remains without clean water, a functional health facility, passable roads, or mobile and internet connectivity.
By Bruno Mutunga 3 months ago
No water, no hospital, no network: Bori residents face displacement over neglect
Protests erupt in Isiolo over disappearance of hawker George Gitonga
Business activities in Isiolo were disrupted as residents staged protests over the disappearance of hawker George Gitonga, while accusing security agencies of failing to act swiftly.
By Bruno Mutunga 9 days ago
Protests erupt in Isiolo over disappearance of hawker George Gitonga
Marsabit residents sue BP over toxic waste
Residents of Kargi and Kalacha in Marsabit County have sued BP PLC over alleged toxic and radioactive waste pollution from 1980s oil exploration activities.
By Bruno Mutunga 21 days ago
Marsabit residents sue BP over toxic waste
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Packaged Githeri? The rise of ready-to-eat meals
Packaged githeri shines at expo as firms push ready-to-eat foods, cutting cooking time and boosting convenience.
By Bruno Mutunga 22 days ago
Packaged Githeri? The rise of ready-to-eat meals
Isiolo Woman Rep criticises leaders behind Guyo's failed impeachment bid
Isiolo Woman Rep Mumina Bonaya has accused leaders behind the failed impeachment attempt against Governor Abdi Guyo of working to undermine service delivery in the county.
By Bruno Mutunga 23 days ago
Isiolo Woman Rep criticises leaders behind Guyo's failed impeachment bid
Low voter turnout marks UDA grassroots elections in Isiolo
Low voter turnout marked the ongoing UDA grassroots elections in Isiolo County, raising questions about the party’s mobilisation efforts.
By Bruno Mutunga 1 month ago
Low voter turnout marks UDA grassroots elections in Isiolo
Mass turnout as PWDs seek assessment and registration in Isiolo
Hundreds of persons with disabilities gathered in Isiolo County for assessment and registration with the NCPD, enabling access to support services such as tax relief,and cash transfers.
By Bruno Mutunga 1 month ago
Mass turnout as PWDs seek assessment and registration in Isiolo
Fear grips Isiolo as Kenya Power staff, child murdered
Residents of Isiolo County are in shock following two separate tragic incidents that have left the community mourning, raising concerns over rising insecurity in the area.
By Bruno Mutunga 1 month ago
Fear grips Isiolo as Kenya Power staff, child murdered
Isiolo teachers take to the streets after murder of colleague
The teachers said the late Gatobu Mwirigi was shot and stabbed by suspected bandits while on his way home from School on Wednesday evening.
By Bruno Mutunga 3 months ago
Isiolo teachers take to the streets after murder of colleague
Security teams recover 18 guns, hundreds of stolen livestock in Isiolo crackdown
Security agencies have recovered 18 illegal firearms and hundreds of stolen livestock during an intensified multi-agency crackdown in Isiolo County targeting armed criminal networks.
By Bruno Mutunga 3 months ago
Security teams recover 18 guns, hundreds of stolen livestock in Isiolo crackdown
How Northern Kenya is breaking patriarchal norms in elective leadership
Patriarchal leadership structures and entrenched clan-based politics continue to restrict women’s participation in elective leadership in Northern Kenya.
By Bruno Mutunga 3 months ago
How Northern Kenya is breaking patriarchal norms in elective leadership
No water, no hospital, no network: Bori residents face displacement over neglect
The residents say their fundamental rights have been ignored as Bori remains without clean water, a functional health facility, passable roads, or mobile and internet connectivity.
By Bruno Mutunga 3 months ago
No water, no hospital, no network: Bori residents face displacement over neglect
Protests erupt in Isiolo over disappearance of hawker George Gitonga
Business activities in Isiolo were disrupted as residents staged protests over the disappearance of hawker George Gitonga, while accusing security agencies of failing to act swiftly.
By Bruno Mutunga 9 days ago
Protests erupt in Isiolo over disappearance of hawker George Gitonga
Marsabit residents sue BP over toxic waste
Residents of Kargi and Kalacha in Marsabit County have sued BP PLC over alleged toxic and radioactive waste pollution from 1980s oil exploration activities.
By Bruno Mutunga 21 days ago
Marsabit residents sue BP over toxic waste
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Packaged Githeri? The rise of ready-to-eat meals
Packaged githeri shines at expo as firms push ready-to-eat foods, cutting cooking time and boosting convenience.
By Bruno Mutunga 22 days ago
Packaged Githeri? The rise of ready-to-eat meals
Isiolo Woman Rep criticises leaders behind Guyo's failed impeachment bid
Isiolo Woman Rep Mumina Bonaya has accused leaders behind the failed impeachment attempt against Governor Abdi Guyo of working to undermine service delivery in the county.
By Bruno Mutunga 23 days ago
Isiolo Woman Rep criticises leaders behind Guyo's failed impeachment bid
Low voter turnout marks UDA grassroots elections in Isiolo
Low voter turnout marked the ongoing UDA grassroots elections in Isiolo County, raising questions about the party’s mobilisation efforts.
By Bruno Mutunga 1 month ago
Low voter turnout marks UDA grassroots elections in Isiolo
Mass turnout as PWDs seek assessment and registration in Isiolo
Hundreds of persons with disabilities gathered in Isiolo County for assessment and registration with the NCPD, enabling access to support services such as tax relief,and cash transfers.
By Bruno Mutunga 1 month ago
Mass turnout as PWDs seek assessment and registration in Isiolo
Fear grips Isiolo as Kenya Power staff, child murdered
Residents of Isiolo County are in shock following two separate tragic incidents that have left the community mourning, raising concerns over rising insecurity in the area.
By Bruno Mutunga 1 month ago
Fear grips Isiolo as Kenya Power staff, child murdered
Isiolo teachers take to the streets after murder of colleague
The teachers said the late Gatobu Mwirigi was shot and stabbed by suspected bandits while on his way home from School on Wednesday evening.
By Bruno Mutunga 3 months ago
Isiolo teachers take to the streets after murder of colleague
Security teams recover 18 guns, hundreds of stolen livestock in Isiolo crackdown
Security agencies have recovered 18 illegal firearms and hundreds of stolen livestock during an intensified multi-agency crackdown in Isiolo County targeting armed criminal networks.
By Bruno Mutunga 3 months ago
Security teams recover 18 guns, hundreds of stolen livestock in Isiolo crackdown
How Northern Kenya is breaking patriarchal norms in elective leadership
Patriarchal leadership structures and entrenched clan-based politics continue to restrict women’s participation in elective leadership in Northern Kenya.
By Bruno Mutunga 3 months ago
How Northern Kenya is breaking patriarchal norms in elective leadership
No water, no hospital, no network: Bori residents face displacement over neglect
The residents say their fundamental rights have been ignored as Bori remains without clean water, a functional health facility, passable roads, or mobile and internet connectivity.
By Bruno Mutunga 3 months ago
No water, no hospital, no network: Bori residents face displacement over neglect
Security teams recover 18 guns, hundreds of stolen livestock in Isiolo crackdown
Security agencies have recovered 18 illegal firearms and hundreds of stolen livestock during an intensified multi-agency crackdown in Isiolo County targeting armed criminal networks.
By Bruno Mutunga 3 months ago
Security teams recover 18 guns, hundreds of stolen livestock in Isiolo crackdown
How Northern Kenya is breaking patriarchal norms in elective leadership
Patriarchal leadership structures and entrenched clan-based politics continue to restrict women's participation in elective leadership in Northern Kenya.
By Bruno Mutunga 3 months ago
How Northern Kenya is breaking patriarchal norms in elective leadership
No water, no hospital, no network: Bori residents face displacement over neglect
The residents say their fundamental rights have been ignored as Bori remains without clean water, a functional health facility, passable roads, or mobile and internet connectivity.
By Bruno Mutunga 3 months ago
No water, no hospital, no network: Bori residents face displacement over neglect
UDA MPs urge Borana elders to back late MP's son in Isiolo South by-election
UDA legislators have called on Borana elders to rally behind Mohamed Tubi Jnr, the son of the late Isiolo South MP Mohamed Tubi, in the upcoming by-election on the party's ticket.
By Bruno Mutunga 5 months ago
UDA MPs urge Borana elders to back late MP's son in Isiolo South by-election
Isiolo banks on Eco-Champions to empower communities on conservation
The Eco-Champions movement, which was launched on December 10, 2025, aims to rejuvenate the environment and empower local communities.
By Bruno Mutunga 5 months ago
Isiolo banks on Eco-Champions to empower communities on conservation
First museum of Samburu culture unveiled amid calls to preserve traditions
The unveiling of this museum comes at a time when there are growing calls for the younger generation to embrace their cultural heritage and safeguard it for future generations.
By Bruno Mutunga 5 months ago
First museum of Samburu culture unveiled amid calls to preserve traditions
Isiolo pushes for inclusive healthcare as women and girls with disabilities demand better services
Women and girls living with disabilities in Isiolo County continue to face major barriers in accessing essential services, particularly medical and reproductive healthcare.
By Bruno Mutunga 5 months ago
Isiolo pushes for inclusive healthcare as women and girls with disabilities demand better services
KMPDU rejects proposed US-Kenya Ebola quarantine facility
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By Mike Kihaki
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Busia county government sets up Ebola isolation centre
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