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Author: Waweru Wairimu

Isiolo school set for reopening 5 years after closure over insecurity May 14, 2024

Communal clashes saw parents withdraw their children from Bisanadi Primary School, and teachers chased away, denying hundreds the right to education.

Pupils in schools affected by floods moved to neighbouring institutions May 14, 2024

Some schools resumed operations on Monday, May 13, with learners allowed to return to classes.

Junior secondary school intern teachers strike in demand for better pay, permanent terms May 13, 2024

They say they will not return to work unless the government addresses the key issues of poor pay and changes their contracts to make them permanent an...

Healthy and sick at the same time: Life of Kenyan woman battling rare condition May 11, 2024

On a normal day, she wakes up with pain all over her body, unable to even lift her hands or open her eyes, forcing her to stay longer in bed, mostly a...

Kenyan woman arrested with Sh15.6 million cocaine concealed in toiletries May 09, 2024

Police found cocaine concealed in her toiletries which were stashed in two smaller bags.

Isiolo religious leaders seek help for 1,800 families displaced by floods May 08, 2024

The government must ensure temporary shelters are available, and have adequate supplies, before asking residents to move, Interfaith Network says.

Police pursue man who left Sh435,000 bhang at Moyale bus station May 08, 2024

The officers discovered the presence of the narcotics using a sniffer dog after the sacks were opened at the Moyale Directorate of Criminal Investigat...

Court allows EACC to freeze Sh62m seized from Ibrae Doko Yatani May 08, 2024

EACC had submitted in court that Ibrae allegedly irregularly received Sh71.7 million from the Marsabit county government through his company Al Habib...

KPLC warns against oil siphoning as Isiolo residents decry power outages May 07, 2024

The official said consumers within 600 metres range to the nearest transformers would be temporarily relocated as a stopgap measure while the issue is...

State, Dutch gov't launch Sh2.5bn climate resilience project in three ASAL counties May 07, 2024

The project also has a research component, whose knowledge will guide and inform the project implementation and promote innovation and learning for th...

State announces plans to set up museum in Isiolo during Somali Cultural Festival May 05, 2024

Participants were treated to a taste of Somali culture ranging from traditional delicacies to songs and dances, dressing code and mock traditional wed...

Farming keeps youth in Isiolo off drug abuse May 05, 2024

With support from various organisations like the World Food Programme, the youth are now changing the narrative by venturing into vertical bag farming...

Isiolo floods: 1,000 families displaced, several schools and mosques marooned May 04, 2024

The facilities affected include seven schools and four mosques.

Man arrested with loaded gun in Marsabit, four others recovered in Isiolo May 02, 2024

It is suspected the suspect could be part of a criminal gang that has been terrorising residents.

Isiolo widows pick up the pieces after losing husbands to bandits May 02, 2024

Kaltum wonders why criminals who raid, maim, kill, and steal livestock are never arrested.

Isiolo County flagged for operating six commercial bank accounts Apr 29, 2024

A report shows that Sh27.11 million in personnel emoluments was paid manually, which is against the law.

Somali community leaders ask state to carry out disarmament in Isiolo Apr 28, 2024

The leaders cited the proliferation of illegal firearms among the drivers of conflicts between communities in the county and those in neighbouring are...

State to shut down bars near schools in Isiolo Apr 28, 2024

Residents had earlier complained over alleged laxity by police in enforcement of the law.

Pastoralists urged to venture into gum and resins trade for increased income Apr 26, 2024

Gums and resins remain high in demand and are among the most sought-after commodities used in the production of food products such as chewing gum and...

How Police arrested suspect with Sh1.8M cocaine inside Nairobi-bound bus Apr 26, 2024

Detectives established that the 24-year-old suspect had swallowed more drugs which he intended to egest at his destination.

State to set up Africa's green energy data centre in Naivasha Apr 24, 2024

The data centre will leverage on the government's digital superhighway which is among the pillars of President Ruto's bottom-up economic agenda.

Governor Ali, Yattani released after grilling over Sh8bn graft claims in Marsabit Apr 24, 2024

The anti-graft agency said valuable evidence was gathered during the raid and will aid in the ongoing investigations over alleged graft.

Marsabit Governor, ex-CS Yatani arrested in multi-billion shilling graft probe Apr 24, 2024

EACC confirmed the arrests that have also roped in top county officials.

Two police officers arrested over seizure of 2,658 ammunition in Laikipia Apr 23, 2024

The two officers have been suspended from the National Police Service, Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome said in a press release.

How vertical bag farming is benefitting drought-hit women in Isiolo Apr 22, 2024

The women, who were most affected by the recent drought, are now growing vegetables both for consumption and income generation.

Isiolo governor summoned for sixth time to respond to audit queries Apr 17, 2024

Governor Guyo has since March last year missed five summonses, four of them after successfully securing postponement.

Police hunt for robber who stabbed two women to death Apr 17, 2024

A preliminary probe showed the criminal was attempting to break into a workshop when the deceased persons met their death.

Isiolo parents warned against subjecting girls to FGM during holidays Apr 16, 2024

FGM, which remains a major impediment to girls' access to education, causes bleeding, infections, complications during childbirth, and an increased ri...

Two suspected criminals behind Nakuru robberies shot dead, firearm recovered Apr 15, 2024

Two other criminals escaped with gunshot wounds following the incident.

Ngaremara, Kisima flood victims recount ordeal after overcoming adversity Apr 12, 2024

The heavy downpour on that night left a trail of destruction in the area, displacing hundreds of families within Attan, Tractor, Aukot, Lowangila and...