Ruto to deal with cross-border drug dealers in Isiolo, Marsabit

Ruto has vowed to erase drug-dealing in Isiolo and Marsabit counties, warning to deal with drug peddlers doing the business in the border area with Ethiopia.

By Okumu Modachi, Ali Abdi 4 months ago

Isiolo governor Guyo ditches Jubilee for UDA

Secretary General Malala as smaller Kenya Kwanza parties fold and join UDA ahead of the next elections.

By Ali Abdi 2 years ago

Three feared dead after elephants invade Isiolo town, destroy prison farm

KWS' Mugo blamed the biting drought for the incident saying it had greatly affected wildlife forcing them to venture out of parks in search of pasture and water.

By Ali Abdi 2 years ago

Isiolo Gold mine tragedy: photos

Three people died and scores others were injured after an illegal gold mine they were working in collapsed in Isiolo County.

By Ali Abdi 2 years ago

Three dead, scores trapped in collapsed Isiolo gold mine

Three people died and scores others were injured after an illegal gold mine they were working in collapse in Isiolo County.; Rescue team from Kenya and British army underway.

By Ali Abdi 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 2 years ago

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 3 years ago

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 3 years ago

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 3 years ago

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 3 years ago

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 3 years ago

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 3 years ago

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 3 years ago

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 3 years ago

Marsabit Killing: Government swing into action

Twelve killed and hundred of animals driven away in Marsabit intercommunal violence.

By Patrick Vidija and Ali Abdi 3 years ago

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 3 years ago

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 3 years ago

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 3 years ago

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 3 years ago

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 3 years ago

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 3 years ago

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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 3 years ago

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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 3 years ago

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 3 years ago

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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 3 years ago

Six killed in game park gun battle

Insecurity: Rival herders hard hit by drought exchange fire inside protected area

By Ali Abdi 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

Leaders want killer herders kicked out

Seven people were killed in separate incidents between Wednesday and Friday last week

By Ali Abdi 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

Queries raised on Marsabit killings

Eight students have been killed in Marsabit in just two weeks, sparking fear among residents.

By Ali Abdi 4 years ago

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 4 years ago

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 4 years ago