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Ali Abdi

Isiolo South by election: Tubi Jnr gets endorsement from clans, leaders

By Ali Abdi   2026-01-18 15:56:16

UDA nominee for Isiolo South parliamentary seat, Tubi Mohamed Tubi, has received a major boost after getting endorsement from various clans and political leaders.

Insecurity: Isiolo residents query new trend in rustling in town estates

By Ali Abdi   2026-02-02 10:22:13

Questions have been raised on how bandits continue to dare to raid estates on the outskirts of Isiolo town with impunity, with no leader talking about it in public.

State moves to avert clashes as migrant herders pour into Isiolo

By Ali Abdi   2026-02-03 07:00:00

Intelligence reports have warned of a possible outbreak of violence between herders from Isiolo and those migrating from the North Eastern counties of Wajir and Garissa.

Murkomen orders for operation in five counties

By Ali Abdi   2026-02-04 13:22:38

Murkomen directs a security operation to seize illegal weapons in five counties across Upper Eastern and Rift Valley.

Battle lines drawn as candidates in Isiolo South by-election intensify campaigns

By Ali Abdi   2026-02-11 16:42:33

Candidates in the Isiolo South parliamentary race have adopted different campaign tactics to win the support of residents.

Senator Dullo claims her life in danger following rally shooting

By Ali Abdi   2026-02-25 13:48:36

Fatuma Dullo has claimed her life is in danger after a shooting at a United Democratic Alliance campaign rally in Isiolo South, which she described as an assassination attempt.

Tubi Vs Bina: UDA's Tubi Jnr wins Isiolo South MP seat after heated family contest

By Ali Abdi   2026-02-27 12:10:00

Tubi Mohamed Tubi, 36 of UDA, has been declared the MP- elect of Isiolo South Constituency after garnering 7,352 votes against his closest challenger and elder sister Bina.

Elders want MP-elect Tubi Jr, his sister to 'reconcile' after by-election

By Ali Abdi   2026-03-03 16:16:41

Elders have called on Isiolo South MP-elect Tubi Mohamed Tubi Jr to 'reconcile' with his elder sister Bina, who ran against him in last Thursday's by-election.

State orders another security operation in cattle rustling prone counties

By Ali Abdi   2026-03-22 11:22:47

In a bid to stop banditry and cattle rustling incidents in Meru, Isiolo, Laikipia, and Samburu counties, a multi-agency team has been constituted to pursue the perpetrators.

NRT kicks off process to align community wildlife conservancies with laws on carbon credit

By Ali Abdi   2026-04-07 09:53:08

Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) has launched a process to align its member community wildlife conservancies in northern Kenya with laws and regulations governing carbon credit  projects.

KDF officer shoots camel that 'ignored' stop order at Mandera border post

By Ali Abdi   2026-04-07 11:51:54

A KDF soldier on night guard duty in Mandera shot and killed a camel after it failed to respond to stop orders, mistaking it for a potential security threat near a high-risk border post.

Government launches construction of 114 solar mini grids in 14 counties

By Ali Abdi   2026-05-17 15:45:49

Villagers from 14 underserved counties have reason to smile following the launch of the construction of 114 solar mini-grids in the region.

Tourism, trade hard hit by matatu strike in upper Eastern

By Ali Abdi   2026-05-18 16:34:14

The transport operators strike in upper Eastern has affected the tourism and cross-border trade, among other sectors.

Process to identify Borana candidate to challenge Isiolo Governor Guyo begins

By Ali Abdi   2026-05-20 14:56:17

Borana clan leaders have begun a selection process to front a unified candidate to challenge Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo, with Mohamed Roba Qoto emerging as the preferred nominee.

Marsabit residents toxic waste suit against BP set for June mention

By Ali Abdi   2026-05-22 09:35:00

Marsabit pastoralists’ toxic waste case against BP over alleged 1980s oil exploration pollution will be mentioned in court on June 16.

Guyo pledges to ensure equitable development in Isiolo county

By Ali Abdi   2026-06-01 17:50:24

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo says that his administration has initiated development projects in all electoral wards in the county over the last four years.

Isiolo North students benefit from Sh62 million NG-CDF bursary

By Ali Abdi   2026-06-07 11:25:15

The NG-CDF will benefit students in secondary schools, tertiary institutions, and persons living with disabilities to pursue their education for this term or semester.