Catholic women protest against insecurity in Isiolo

A woman was shot dead at her home in Kambi ya Juu village and her two dairy cows left with gunshots a week ago.

By Bruno Mutunga 4 months ago

Isiolo tensions rise as Ruto meets delegation backing ousted speaker

Leaders allied to Governor Abdi Guyo have criticised the visit, accusing the delegation of prioritising personal political interests over the needs of Isiolo residents.

By Bruno Mutunga 4 months ago

Women in beadwork donate Sh4.6 million to aid in environmental conservation

Women in the beadworks sector in the four counties of Laikipia, Isiolo, Samburu and Marsabit have issued a donation of over Kshs 4.6 Million to aid in environmental conservation.

By Bruno Mutunga 5 months ago

Woman and four children burnt alive in Isiolo arson attack over love triangle

Residents of Bulapesa area in the outskirts of Isiolo town woke up to shocking news of a woman and her four children had been burnt alive in their home.

By Bruno Mutunga 5 months ago

Isiolo residents cautioned against seeking unprofessional veterinary services

Isiolo livestock keepers have been warned against purchasing veterinary drugs over the counter and treating sick animals by themselves.

By Bruno Mutunga 5 months ago

Police probe Isiolo shooting, vandalism after Governor Guyo impeachment chaos

Police in Isiolo have launched investigations into a shooting incident and acts of vandalism that occurred at the Isiolo County Assembly during Thursday's impeachment motion.

By Bruno Mutunga 5 months ago

Somali elders, professionals urge arbitration as Isiolo impeachment battle intensifies

Somali community elders and professionals in Isiolo advocate for arbitration to resolve Governor Guyo's impeachment tussle.

By Bruno Mutunga 6 months ago

Nyeri court reinstates Isiolo clerk, halts Assembly power play

Court blocks Isiolo clerk's removal amid governor impeachment tussle.

By Bruno Mutunga 6 months ago

Isiolo High Court blocks impeachment motion against Governor Guyo

This development could temporarily ease the political tension that has been escalating across the county since the notice of motion was tabled.

By Bruno Mutunga 6 months ago

Floods wreak havoc in Isiolo- Photos

More than 200 families in Soko Mjinga, Isiolo affected by flash floods, a child reportedly trapped, area manager Stephen Mwiti says.

By Bruno Mutunga 8 months ago

Nacada steps up efforts to cub drug and substance abuse

Residents of Isiolo have been urged to embrace collective responsibility in efforts to curb drug and substance abuse in the region.

By Bruno Mutunga 8 months ago

Isiolo seeks Sh280 million to complete meat plant project

Isiolo County government is now seeking Sh280 million for the completion of a multi-million meat processing plant (abattoir) whose construction began 17 years ago and stalled.

By Bruno Mutunga 1 year ago

Joy as family displaced by floods gets new home

The family of Rosa Mukwandiga, 50, has a reason to celebrate after the Methodist Church of Kenya and Compassion International built her a four-roomed house.

By Bruno Mutunga 1 year ago

Health promoters get trained to fight Rift Valley Disease in Isiolo County

An emergency training programme of community health promoters has been rolled out to carry out surveillance, sensitise community members on Rift Valley Fever preventive measures.

By Bruno Mutunga 1 year ago

Vets call for concerted efforts to curb zoonotic diseases

Annually, 59,000 people across the world die from rabies and in Kenya, it is estimated that about 2,000 people die from the disease.

By Bruno Mutunga 1 year ago

Alternative Justice system in Isiolo reduces backlog of cases

Justice Lucy Mutai said the AJS platform where elders hear and resolve disputes has reduced the number of persons being held at the remand.

By Bruno Mutunga 1 year ago

Elders warn public of land fraudsters along Meru-Isiolo border

Elders in Tigania East sub-county have warned Kenyans not to fall prey to people masquerading as owners of land along the border of Meru and Isiolo counties.

By Bruno Mutunga 1 year ago

Turkana, Samburu elders pledge to support security operation

Ngaremara ward MCA Peter Losu said that the leaders are aware of the enormity of the impending security operation and will not remain quiet.

By Bruno Mutunga 1 year ago

Judiciary urges Isiolo residents to embrace alternative justice system

Justice Peter Njoroge noted it is cheaper for the parties when they work with elders to resolve disputes instead of engaging lawyers and incurring transport costs to courts.

By Bruno Mutunga 2 years ago

Leaders from Isiolo, Marsabit and Tana River counties form caucus

The intention of our caucus is to jointly lobby for the interests of the people of our three Counties, especially from the national government

By Bruno Mutunga 2 years ago

US court serves Kenyan father via a local daily

A Kenyan man has been served by an American court through a local daily in what could be a case of a deadbeat father.

By Kamau Mutunga 3 years ago

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When you are the president's doctor

A personal physician is a crucial cog in the wheel of presidential duties at home and abroad; checking out opportunistic diseases, diet, and signs of depression.

By Kamau Mutunga and Ayoki Onyango 3 years ago

Kenya has built impressive infrastructure; now we must secure it

All of these involve large overhead capital and lumpy investments whose contribution to the economy cannot be gainsaid.

By Nicholas Mutunga 3 years ago

SME lender predicts high demand for loans ahead of festivities, schools reopening

Since the month of July, the number of borrowers seeking moratorium has been growing day by day

By Gerard Mutunga 5 years ago

Rent or own property; which way for SMEs

Buying land remains the ideal decision for SMEs

By Geard Mutunga 5 years ago

Girl, 13, rescued after fleeing from forced marriage to 70-year-old man in Isiolo

Kathra accommodated her that Sunday night and called the group chair and a few other members, informing them of the young girl’s predicament.

By Bruno Mutunga 5 years ago

Armed youth attack 56 Isiolo families, demolish their homes

Any time they try to settle there, the armed youths demolish their structures

By Bruno Mutunga 5 years ago

Access to land key in growth of SMEs, says property dealer

Joseph Israel urges SMEs to save more and direct resources to land ownership rather than renting

By Gerard Mutunga 5 years ago

Date with fate: Marriage is on deathbed

The man, having acquired significant wealth both home and abroad, was finally ready to settle down and start a family.

By Kamau Mutunga 5 years ago

Forum to help learners select private schools

Forum to enable pupils who sat for KCPE exams overcome challenges associated with selecting appropriate private secondary school will be held today.

By Gerard Mutunga 6 years ago

COTU wants jobs freeze order lifted

COTU has faulted the State for its freeze on hiring, terming it retrogressive and a wrong signal to the private sector employers.

By Gerard Mutunga 6 years ago

Mbiti: Scholar who thrived on rare ideological nourishment

Bearing the name Mutunga, I used to imagine in my childish mind that he wrote Mutunga na Ngewa Yake novel to glorify me

By Willy Mutunga 6 years ago

Train for standards, PS urges TVET institutes

The government has urged technical training institutes to partner with various stakeholders and industry players to produce quality graduates.

By Gerard Mutunga and Rading Biko 6 years ago

Kiereini: The man who was in the thick of things

How the Njonjo-Kanyotu-Kiereini axis outsmarted their rivals in the Kenyatta succession game

By Kamau Mutunga 6 years ago

The life and times of Jeremiah Kiereini

Jeremiah Kiereini rose from a junior colonial officer to one of the most powerful people in civil service and corporate world

By Kamau Mutunga 6 years ago

Why President Uhuru Kenyatta will not deliver free secondary education

<p > As has always been the case, politicians are making promises ahead of the August elections

By Kiilu Mutunga 8 years ago

We must build cohesive entities for agribusiness

With revival efforts of the collapsed cooperative societies yielding minimal results, a new model – The Producer Business Group – brings new hope for today’s farmer.

By John Mutunga 10 years ago

Germplasm offers hope for agricultural growth

With a rapidly growing population, food demands are increasing pressure on our fixed and dwindling land resource. To complicate matters, low yields are rampant across Africa, Kenya included.

By John Mutunga 10 years ago

Farmers’ organisations will boost agriculture

As devolution takes shape in Kenya, the unity and organization of our farmers and its impact on the promised agrarian revolution has been put on sharp focus.

By John Mutunga 11 years ago

Did you know that witchcraft attracts 10-year jail term?

Witchcraft, somehow, goes hand in dark hand with endemic poverty and low levels of education in regions where it is rampant in Kenya.

By Kamau Mutunga 11 years ago