Bandits kill three herders, steal 200 camels at Mulango area in Isiolo County
The bandits, believed to be drawn from within Isiolo and a neighboring county, stole, among others, a G3 rifle from a Kenya Police Reservist (KPR) at Taqwa estate in Isiolo town.
By Ali Abdi 1 year ago
Bandits kill three herders, steal 200 camels at Mulango area in Isiolo County
Police shoot two dead in Isiolo, say they were escorting illegal Ethiopian immigrants
Isiolo County Commissioner Geoffrey Odoming alleged the two were escorting 70 foreigners on foot and motorbikes in the bush and defied orders to stop.
By Ali Abdi 1 year ago
Police shoot two dead in Isiolo, say they were escorting illegal Ethiopian immigrants
Dawn raid leaves two children, woman killed
Police are looking for the suspects in Wajir West, Eldas, Laisamis, Saku and North Horr.
By Ali Abdi 1 year ago
Dawn raid leaves two children, woman killed
Four people killed in Isiolo raid
According to a police report, the four include a mother and her two children, who were shot dead during the dawn attack.
By Ali Abdi 1 year ago
Four people killed in Isiolo raid
Joy and anger as Jubilee picks aspirants for Isiolo
Jubilee Party has finally settled on nominees for elective seats in Isiolo after weeks of meetings in Nairobi.
By Ali Abdi 1 year ago
Joy and anger as Jubilee picks aspirants for Isiolo
Chiefs fallen in cattle rustlers attack, MCA among those missing
Two senior administrators were among five people confirmed killed this afternoon by cattle raiders in Laisamis Constituency, in Marsabit County.
By Ali Abdi 1 year ago
Chiefs fallen in cattle rustlers attack, MCA among those missing
Relocate or risk arrest, migrant herders told
Affected areas include Burat and Ngaremara wards in Isiolo sub-county, Kom and Biliqo in Chari ward of Merti sub-county.
By Ali Abdi 1 year ago
Relocate or risk arrest, migrant herders told
Nine killed, eight injured as 200 animals stolen in daytime attack
Attackers overwhelmed locals and drove away goats and camels. Leaders said more than 100 people have been killed since November 2020.
By Ali Abdi 1 year ago
Nine killed, eight injured as 200 animals stolen in daytime attack
Marsabit residents to finally quench thirst as Sh2b dam set for completion
Acute water shortage in Marsabit town will be a thing of the past once a Sh2 billion World Bank-funded dam is completed in the next three months.
By Ali Abdi 1 year ago
Marsabit residents to finally quench thirst as Sh2b dam set for completion
Hundreds flee their homes as nine killed in gunfight laid to rest
The attackers drove away hundreds of cattle, which police later recovered.
By Ali Abdi 2 years ago
Hundreds flee their homes as nine killed in gunfight laid to rest
Marsabit Killing: Government swing into action
Twelve killed and hundred of animals driven away in Marsabit intercommunal violence.
By Patrick Vidija and Ali Abdi 2 years ago
Marsabit Killing: Government swing into action
Isiolo Governor Mohamed Kuti endorsed by elders for a second term
Elders drawn from the 12 clans of the community on Sunday gave Kuti the go-ahead to defend his seat after a two-day deliberation at the weekend.
By Ali Abdi 2 years ago
Isiolo Governor Mohamed Kuti endorsed by elders for a second term
Blast kills two children in Isiolo, ex-councillor shot dead
More than 300 people have been shot dead in the county since 2013.
By Ali Abdi 2 years ago
Blast kills two children in Isiolo, ex-councillor shot dead
Winds of hope blowing in the arid north as women take to farming
Each bale of fodder costs Sh500, but as part of giving back to the community, local herders get a bale at a discounted price of Sh300.
By Ali Abdi 2 years ago
Winds of hope blowing in the arid north as women take to farming
Households in Wajir to access free medicare
State health insurer has begun the biometric registration of 21,568 vulnerable households in Wajir County expected to benefit...
By Ali Abdi 2 years ago
Households in Wajir to access free medicare
Three aspirants seek to dislodge Kuti as race for governor takes shape
Kuti, who is from the Sakuye clan, beat the then Governor Godana Doyo and Devolution CAS Abdul Bahari after marshalling most support from the Meru.
By Ali Abdi 2 years ago
Three aspirants seek to dislodge Kuti as race for governor takes shape
Man throws grenade at ex-girlfriend, hits the wrong target
The suspect’s target, who is in her early 20s, had allegedly broken up with the man, said to be a police officer in Isiolo Town.
By Ali Abdi 2 years ago
Man throws grenade at ex-girlfriend, hits the wrong target
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Top Marsabit leaders urged to unite in ending clan conflicts
Leaders from upper Eastern have called on stakeholders in volatile Marsabit to preach peace among warring sides.
By Ali Abdi 2 years ago
Top Marsabit leaders urged to unite in ending clan conflicts
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Hyenas invade villages in Isiolo, flee with body parts
Marauding hyenas scavenging for food and water have invaded homesteads in villages in Garba-Tula, Isiolo County.
By Ali Abdi 2 years ago
Hyenas invade villages in Isiolo, flee with body parts
Students beat up teacher who asked them to stop eating from sufurias
Mugambi, who was on duty, said he went to the school’s dining hall at lunchtime and found at least ten students eating from sufurias.
By Ali Abdi 2 years ago
Students beat up teacher who asked them to stop eating from sufurias
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Woman kills husband hours after reuniting with him
At 4am Monday, Dika allegedly stabbed her sleeping spouse in the chest using a sword.
By Ali Abdi 2 years ago
Woman kills husband hours after reuniting with him
Six killed in game park gun battle
Insecurity: Rival herders hard hit by drought exchange fire inside protected area
By Ali Abdi 2 years ago
Six killed in game park gun battle
Crisis as Covid-19 cases surge
The county received 1,500 doses of the vaccines as its share of the first batch targeting health workers.
By Ali Abdi 3 years ago
Crisis as Covid-19 cases surge
Town deserted as rival groups clash
Isiolo town streets remained deserted following the killing of a boda boda rider on Thursday evening.
By Ali Abdi 3 years ago
Town deserted as rival groups clash
Rolling out new syllabus in ASAL will not be easy
But there is another category of disadvantaged people; those who live in abject poverty in urban areas
By Ali Abdi Hussein 3 years ago
Rolling out new syllabus in ASAL will not be easy
I paid Sh300,000 to get KDF job, man says
But complainant has no documentary evidence to prove that Sh300,000 was deposited in the soldier’s bank account.
By Ali Abdi 3 years ago
I paid Sh300,000 to get KDF job, man says
Ruto heckled in Isiolo, as leaders snub event
The venue where the DP had planned to address Isiolo Town residents changed at the eleventh hour.
By Ali Abdi 3 years ago
Ruto heckled in Isiolo, as leaders snub event
Gideon roots for BBI, Kanu in Isiolo
The push for constitutional reforms yesterday intensified with Kanu chairman and Baringo Senator Gideon Moi meeting Isiolo residents.
By Julius Chepkwony and Ali Abdi 3 years ago
Gideon roots for BBI, Kanu in Isiolo
Leaders want killer herders kicked out
Seven people were killed in separate incidents between Wednesday and Friday last week
By Ali Abdi 3 years ago
Leaders want killer herders kicked out
Families flee as police raid village in hunt for suspects
According to Nakienyi, the police roughed up locals demanding information on the whereabouts of the bandits.
By Ali Abdi 3 years ago
Families flee as police raid village in hunt for suspects
12 policemen injured in ambush
The rustlers had organised themselves in two groups, one tasked with driving away the stolen animals estimated at 300 while the other laid an ambush
By Ali Abdi and Olivia Murithi 3 years ago
12 policemen injured in ambush
MPs stoned after herders killed
The visit came after the death of the herders at Rapsu village in Kinna location on Friday, with locals pointing an accusing finger at their leaders
By Ali Abdi 3 years ago
MPs stoned after herders killed
Queries raised on Marsabit killings
Eight students have been killed in Marsabit in just two weeks, sparking fear among residents.
By Ali Abdi 3 years ago
Queries raised on Marsabit killings
State moots plan to boost tourism in northern Kenya
The rare species exclusive to the region are Grévy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, beisa oryx and the gerenuk
By Ali Abdi 3 years ago
State moots plan to boost tourism in northern Kenya
Two minors shot dead, one hurt in Marsabit attack
Marsabit County Commissioner Evans Achoki says they are probing the incident, adding that the killers escaped through Mt Marsabit Forest
By Ali Abdi 3 years ago
Two minors shot dead, one hurt in Marsabit attack
Three charged over CMC deal
County officials are accused of awarding Sh8,418,964 tender irregularly for supply of tractor and ploughs.
By Ali Abdi 3 years ago
Three charged over CMC deal
Kenya's evil triangle that can’t stop drinking blood
Thousands have lost their lives in the area in recurrent tribal conflicts sparked by scarce pasture, water and cattle rustling.
By Wainaina Ndung’u and Ali Abdi 3 years ago
Kenya's evil triangle that can’t stop drinking blood
Two ‘bright’ varsity students among the four killed by bandits
They were shot dead by bandits at Badasa on the Marsabit-Songa road
By Wainaina Ndung’u and Ali Abdi 3 years ago
Two ‘bright’ varsity students among the four killed by bandits
Chief, two others arrested over bribes in Meru
Persons with a land dispute case were expected to pay a mandatory fee of Sh3,000
By Ali Abdi 3 years ago
Chief, two others arrested over bribes in Meru
Elite squad deployed to combat drug trade ring
High level operation moves to Isiolo to crackdown on dealers operating between border town of Moyale and Nairobi.
By Ali Abdi 3 years ago
Elite squad deployed to combat drug trade ring
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