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 1 month ago

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Mystery as Garissa taxi driver dies in controversial circumstances

Barow said the era of police brutality and extra-judicial killings is over and leaders will pursue the issue to its logical conclusion.

By Abdimalik Hajir 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month ago

Why Somalia's one-sided, disputed election process is a looming disaster

The writer argues that the model being advanced risks fracturing the fragile political consensus that Somalis and international partners have spent two decades trying to build.

By Abdifatah Abdinur 1 month ago

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Citizenship for sale: The ID scandal

When President William Ruto announced the scrapping of the 60-year-old vetting requirement for issuing national identity cards in Northern Kenya, many in the region breathed a sigh of relief.

By David Odongo and Abdimalik Hajir 1 month 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 months ago

State banks on community conservancies to save endangered rhino species

The State will support community-driven wildlife conservancies to increase the numbers of endangered species, with priority given to rhinos.

By Ali Abdi 4 months ago

Rustlers' raid in Isiolo ahead of market day turns deadly

Sounds of rifle shots rent the air for nearly 15 minutes.

By Ali Abdi 4 months ago

Civil societies urge government to enforce an end to ID vetting

Civil societies have asked the government to enforce vetting for national identity cards and stop the differential treatment of applicants.

By Abdimalik Hajir 4 months ago

Isiolo Governor Guyo, allies rally the majority of MCAs, urge peace and tolerance

A political camp allied with Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo held its first rally in the town since the failed impeachment bid , where they called on residents to maintain peace and tolerance.

By Ali Abdi 4 months ago

Why neighbours must wake up to Somalia's political and security transition threats

The Somali government has already lost crucial momentum in managing the security transition and is now heading into a political transition far riskier than those before it.

By Abdi Mohamed 4 months ago

Embattled Governor Guyo says will present himself before DCI

Embattled Isiolo Governor, Abdi Guyo has said he will present himself before the Directorate of Criminal Investigation while urging supporters and residents to remain calm.

By Ali Abdi 5 months ago

Isiolo Governor Guyo reshuffles Cabinet after failed ouster bid

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo, still reeling from a bruising impeachment attempt, has announced changes in his administration.

By Ali Abdi 5 months ago

CJ Koome launches alternative justice system in Garissa

Chief Justice Martha Koome on Tuesday launched alternative justice system in Garissa and noted that it is elevating the traditional masalaha system.

By Abdimalik Hajir 5 months ago

Why Somalia's central delivery unit is a turning point in governance

This launch is not an isolated reform. It is the cornerstone of Somalia's wider transformation agenda, anchored in the National Transformation Plan 2025-2029 and the Centennial Vision 2060.

By Abdirizak Ibrahim 5 months ago

Garissa Governor publicly shames officials over road reserve encroachment

Governor Jama noted that, although he had no issue with KeRRA, he expected them to focus on roads in rural areas.

By Abdimalik Hajir 6 months ago

Isiolo MCAs agree to work with Guyo after failed impeachment

A section of Isiolo MCAs returned to their vandalised chambers, where they indicated they were ready for a truce with Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo.

By Ali Abdi 6 months ago

Address Gen Z unemployment through value chains in key sectors

Real job creation calls for practical and tangible commitments from both levels of government.

By Abdisitar Mohamed 6 months ago

Tension high in Isiolo as human rights activist killed, scores injured

A civil rights campaigner was killed on Monday and another injured as tension remained high in Isiolo, a day after two rivals clashed.

By Ali Abdi 7 months ago

Tight security as public participation on Governor Guyo's impeachment begins

Section of Isiolo residents trooped to social halls in 10 electoral wards to give their oral and written submissions on motion aimed at the impeachment of embattled Governor Abdi Guyo.

By Ali Abdi 7 months ago

Embattled Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo fights impeachment

There was a standoff at the Isiolo County Assembly as Governor Abdi Guyo and senior county officials were blocked from accessing chambers yesterday.

By Ali Abdi 7 months ago

It's unwise for citizens to side with their suspected corrupt tribesmen

The irony is that happens, corruption remains one of the biggest problems facing Kenyans according to several surveys.

By Mohamud Abdi 7 months ago

Former Ijara MP sets eyes on Garissa governor seat

Former Ijara MP Ahmed Ibrahim Abass yesterday officially launched his bid for the Garissa governor seat in the 2027 elections.

By Abdimalik Hajir 7 months ago

Seek our views first, Isiolo residents tell MCAs on plot to impeach Governor Guyo

The residents maintained that the MCAs and the county leadership should strive to work together and embrace dialogue to resolve any issues.

By Ali Abdi, Bruno Otiato 7 months ago

MCAs sign motion to impeach Governor Guyo

Isiolo MCAs have signed a motion to impeach their embattled Governor Abdi Guyo.

By Ali Abdi 7 months ago