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The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued an alert warning of heavy rainfall expected across most parts of the country from Thursday, October 23, to Wednesday, October 30. According to Advisory No. 03/2025, released Wednesday morning, the ongoing rains in the Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, and Highlands West of …

Police in Isiolo County are investigating the killing of a 53-year-old man during a violent home attack in Kina, Garbatula. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The victim, identified as Erick Mutembei Njagi, was gunned down by four armed men who arrived on a motorcycle and stormed his house …

The body of a man who went missing after being swept away by flash floods in Isiolo has been recovered a short distance downstream in Isiolo Town. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident occurred on Friday during heavy rains near the KMC Bridge. Authorities confirmed that Paul …

The wildfire that affected parts of two sub-counties in Isiolo County has been brought under control, with the government issuing a strong warning to locals about the dangers of starting fires carelessly. Raymond Omollo, the Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, reported that the fire, which began on …

Isiolo County is currently battling a catastrophic wildfire that has destroyed over 190,000 acres of grassland as it enters its fifth day. County Commissioner Geoffrey Omoding confirmed that the fire has spread to the Bassa, Matarba, and Sericho areas, posing a significant threat to wildlife, livestock, and local livelihoods in …

The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall across parts of Tharaka Nithi, Isiolo, and Meru counties over the next two days. According to the weather forecast, these heavy rains will affect several regions, including the Central Highlands, Nairobi, Western Kenya, Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, as well as …

A man and his wife are currently receiving treatment at Isiolo County Teaching and Referral Hospital after they were assaulted and managed to fend off an aggressive lion on Tuesday evening. Michael Apayu and his wife Susan Chebet were returning home from collecting firewood in the forest when a stray …

Eight former officials from Isiolo County face charges of Ksh.58.6 million procurement fraud related to a fire engine tender. They are part of a group of 13 suspected individuals who allegedly unlawfully awarded Drescoll Limited the contract for supplying the fire engine in the 2018/2019 financial year. Three chief officers …