Petition filed seeking to oust Isiolo governor, deputy for defecting to UDA
A lawsuit has been filed at the High Court seeking the removal of Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo and his deputy John Lowasa from office for defecting to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. Documents filed by four voters namely Guyo Ali, Mohammed Wario, Teddy Muturi and Steven Kihonge claim that Governor Guyo and Lowasa have […]
Couple sentenced for digging hole inside their bedroom to hide bhang
A mother of one who had dug a hole in her bedroom to hide bhang has been sentenced to serve one year of community service. However, her husband who is on the run has been sentenced to serve two years imprisonment without an option of a fine. Amina Abdi Kiyo and her husband Francis Mwenda […]
25-year-old man arrested in connection with spate of murders in Isiolo
Police in Isiolo are holding a 25-year-old man over links to a spate of murders in the county. In a statement on Friday, May 19, the National Police Service (NPS) said Ltoria alias “Kashuru” was arrested following a sting operation by a multi-agency Special Operations team in Sereolipi. According to the police, the suspect, who […]
Isiolo county flags off relief food received from national gov’t
Isiolo county deputy governor Dr Lowasa flagged off humanitarian food assistance received from the national government. Briefing the media as he flagged off the food, Lowasa said Isiolo county had received 1080 bags of beans each weighing 50kg, 600 bags of rice each weighing 50kg and 300 cartons of corn beef. The food is set […]
Isiolo: 56 wines and spirits shut down in crack-down operation
A multi-agency team has launched a crackdown on illicit brew operations in Isiolo County following the death of seven people who died after consuming poisonous brew. In the process aimed at auditing liquor operators, 56 wines and spirits outlet joints were shut down Speaking to the press on Thursday, September 22, 2022, Isiolo North OCPD […]
Isiolo: 5 succumb, 9 cheat death after consuming illicit liquor
Five people, including three men and two women, have today lost their lives after consuming liquor that was reportedly adulterated as nine others cheated death. The group from Oldonyoro and Kipsing in Isiolo County is said to have acquired the liquor from Rodongokwe market at the border of Isiolo and Samburu counties on Sunday, September […]
Isiolo: Bodaboda riders vow to refrain from demos, urge election losers to file petitions
Isiolo bodaboda riders association have vowed to refrain from engaging in demonstrations challenging the general elections. The riders called on aggrieved and unsatisfied politicians to file petitions in court. Speaking to the press, Isiolo bodaboda riders association chairperson Moses Miriti reiterated that politicians who are not satisfied with the results announced by the Independent Electoral […]