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WHISPERS FROM THE NORTH WHISPERS FROM THE NORTH

WHISPERS FROM THE NORTH  is an online media which hopes to mitigate social, political and economic in Northern Kenya through raising of community awareness and capacity building.

Trees for Peace

Photo Courtesy A Great Green Wall, planted across the breadth of Africa, could serve as a bulwark against climate change

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Russia Could be Undermining African Union’s Quest for Peace in Africa

By Elvis Salano On October 23, 2019, Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed African leaders to Sochi for a two-day inaugural

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Rejoinder From The Isiolo County Government || Thorny Matters on Land in Isiolo is real

Abdikadir Ali Koricha By Abdikadir Ali Koricha I have been closely following flurry of brainstorming debate on the various queries

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IN THE NEXT 50 YEARS ISIOLO WILL BE THE ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL CENTRE OF KENYA

Isiolo County Whispers Correspondent The following indrastructure developments points possibility of the above dream even earlier; 1. The LAPSSET cordial

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PRESS RELEASE| PERSISTENT FAILURE TO PAY PENDING BILLS BY GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES, DEPARTMENTS & AGENCIES (MDAs) & COUNTY GOVERNMENTS

20th November 201920th November 2019

Press Statement | Public Designation, Due to Involvement in Significant Corruption, of Kenya’s Former Attorney General Amos Sitswila Wako

19th November 201919th November 2019

Isiolo Finance Executive Resigns

9th November 20199th November 2019

Gazette Notice declaring Isiolo County as adjudication area to be amended: Karoney

9th November 20199th November 2019
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PRESS RELEASE| PERSISTENT FAILURE TO PAY PENDING BILLS BY GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES, DEPARTMENTS & AGENCIES (MDAs) & COUNTY GOVERNMENTS

20th November 201920th November 2019

Amb. Ukur Yatani, Acting Cabinet Secretary / National Treasury & Planning November 19th, 2019 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1. The Constitution of Kenya establishes a devolved system of

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Press Statement | Public Designation, Due to Involvement in Significant Corruption, of Kenya’s Former Attorney General Amos Sitswila Wako

19th November 201919th November 2019

U.S Department of State By Michael Richard Pompeo NOVEMBER 18, 2019 Today, the Department designates former Kenyan Attorney General Amos Sitswila Wako due to his involvement in

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#Opinion

Trees for Peace

17th November 201917th November 2019

A Great Green Wall, planted across the breadth of Africa, could serve as a bulwark against climate change and ecological breakdown By Muhammadu Buhari on November 14, 2019 A

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#Governance

ISIOLO COUNTY ASSEMBLY IS AN EPITOME OF CORRUPTION IN A GARGANTUAN PROPORTION

15th November 201917th November 2019

PREFACE For the first time in the history of Kenya, the public is keen in participating in policy and legislative development as well as holding leaders

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#Opinion

Russia Could be Undermining African Union’s Quest for Peace in Africa

15th November 201915th November 2019

By Elvis Salano On October 23, 2019, Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed African leaders to Sochi for a two-day inaugural Africa-Russia Summit that focused on peace,

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#Opinion

Rejoinder From The Isiolo County Government || Thorny Matters on Land in Isiolo is real

14th November 201914th November 2019

By Abdikadir Ali Koricha I have been closely following flurry of brainstorming debate on the various queries pertaining to land on the noble and the most

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#Opinion

IN THE NEXT 50 YEARS ISIOLO WILL BE THE ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL CENTRE OF KENYA

13th November 201915th November 2019

Whispers Correspondent The following indrastructure developments points possibility of the above dream even earlier; 1. The LAPSSET cordial has placed Isiolo as its centre with a

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#Opinion

LEGAL NOTICE ON ADJUDICATION OF COMMUNITY LAND IN ISIOLO

12th November 201912th November 2019

By Senator Fatuma Adan Dullo BACKGROUND Land in Isiolo County has historically been trust land and has been utilised communally by the people of Isiolo County.

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#Opinion

LEGAL NOTICE NO.150 ON LAND ADJUDICATION IN ISIOLO BE REVOKED – HON KOROPU

10th November 201910th November 2019

By Hon. Abdi Koropu Tepo Assalam aleikum warahmatullahi wabarakatu. We, all the elected National representatives of Isiolo County, have had some constructive engagements with persons knowledgeable

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#Opinion

LAND ADJUDICATION IN ISIOLO || DUE PROCESS OF THE LAW MUST BE FOLLOWED SAYS HON ODHA

10th November 201910th November 2019

By Hon Hassan Odha Hulufo Dear Beloved Constituents, As your representatives we follow discussions on issues affecting wellbeing of our people on this virtual forum of

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#News

Isiolo Finance Executive Resigns

9th November 20199th November 2019

By Waweru Wairimu – Courtesy of the Daily Nation  Isiolo Finance Executive Mohammud Hajj has resigned from his position under unclear circumstances. Mr Hajj confirmed to the Nation on Friday

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Gazette Notice declaring Isiolo County as adjudication area to be amended: Karoney

9th November 20199th November 2019

By Brian Okoth ~ Courtesy of K24 Digital Cabinet Secretary Farida Karoney says a Gazette Notice that declared Isiolo County an adjudication area will be amended

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Mind Pastoral Land, Boundaries in LAPSSET 

9th November 20199th November 2019

By Mumina Bonaya  The Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) corridor project involves a railway, highway, crude oil pipeline and a fibre-optic cable connecting Kenya to Ethiopia,

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#Cultural

The History of Oromo

9th November 20199th November 2019

Courtesy of Ethiopia Herald The Oromo people is the largest of the Cushitic speaking groups of people in Africa and also the largest ethnic group of

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Exclusive News: TSC to roll out Transfers, Massive Delocalization of Heads, Principals and other Administrators

6th November 20196th November 2019

The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, is set for a major delocalization exercise for school heads in November/ December, 2019. In what was seen as a major

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#Opinion

The Process of Land Adjudication in Kenya

5th November 20196th November 2019

By Salad Malicha  While the previous article briefly describes the classification of land in Kenya according to the new constitution, the following posts will focus on

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#Opinion

A Brief Summary on Land Laws in Kenya

5th November 20195th November 2019

By Salad Malicha  Land remains a contentious and problematic issue in Kenya, particularly land held in areas predominantly perceived as the traditional home of a community.

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#News

BREAKING! Provisional Census Report has led to alterations of Constituencies in some Counties

5th November 20196th November 2019

By Whispers Correspondent After 2019 Census provisional results there are indications from Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission that the there are counties that will be greatly

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#Opinion

Legislative Transparency is reeling on Death Bed At Isiolo County Assembly.

3rd November 20194th November 2019

By Salad Malicha  Isiolo County Assembly famously referred to as “Thabarsa Jedan Thabrsa Kraal” is miserably limping in the woods. Their style and manner of operations makes them

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#Opinion

ISIOLO || OPINION ON LEGAL NOTICE NO. 150- LAND ADJUDICATION ACT

31st October 201931st October 2019

By Team Whispers In the Legal Notice No.150, the Cabinet Secretary in charge of Ministry Lands and Physical Planning, pursuant to powers vested upon her by Section 3

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#Opinion

Key Highlights of the Land Value (Amendment) Act, 2019

30th October 201930th October 2019

By Mona K. Doshi or Aisha Abdallah Courtesy of Africa Legal Network The Land Value (Amendment) Act, 2019 (the Act) came into force on 16 August

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#Opinion

Oromia Nation Must be Vigilant than Ever.

30th October 201930th October 2019

By Salad Malicha Ethiopia is getting politically hot than any time ever. The Oromo people have suffered and are still getting victimised by Nafxanya beyond repair. It is only the Oromo that

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#Editor #Opinion

Legal Framework on use of Firearms By Kenyan Police

30th October 201930th October 2019

By Whispers Editorial Kenyan police have the primary role of maintaining law and order in the country. However, many instances show that some of the members

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#World News

TERRIFYING:  THE ENTIRE BURKINA FASO GOVERNMENT

29th October 201929th October 2019

Burkina Faso: Prime Minister and cabinet resign from office Courtesy of BBC No reason was given for the move, which was announced in a televised statement

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#Opinion

Jawar Mohammed is a Threat to National Security

28th October 201928th October 2019

By Liban Waqo aka Sora Silmolee The long struggle of the Oromo people has started giving some sweet fruits. These new gain must be properly managed

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#World News

Ethiopia PM Abiy warns ethnic violence could worsen

27th October 201927th October 2019

Courtesy of AFP Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed warned Saturday of further instability and vowed to bring to justice those responsible for violence that left at

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#Politics

The Rise and Fall of Aisha Jumwa

26th October 201926th October 2019

Combative Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa is in great stress after her arrest and arraignment in court over chaos that rocked an MCA by-election in her constituency last week

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#Environment

Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed issues warning over Renaissance Dam

25th October 201925th October 2019

Courtesy of the Al Jazeera PM Abiy said his country could ready millions if there is need to go to war over dam project opposed by

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#News

BREAKING! Senators Dismiss Taveta Governor Granton Samboja’s Impeachment Attempt by MCAs’

24th October 201924th October 2019

Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja has survived an impeachment attempt by the County’s ward representatives. The Senate committee that was formulated to probe the decision by the Members

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#News

BREAKING: Safaricom gets Kenyan CEO, finally

24th October 201924th October 2019

Peter Ndegwa named Safaricom CEO The Safaricom board has resolved to appoint Peter Ndegwa as the company’s Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2020. A statement

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#Environment

Kenya’s Samburu listed among 25 most beautiful places in the world

23rd October 201923rd October 2019

Kenya’s Samburu region has been listed as one of the most beautiful and amazing places in the world that one should consider to visit for breathtaking

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Kenya finally legalises polygamy, criminalises homosexuality as Kenyatta signs law

23rd October 201923rd October 2019

Kenya’s President, Uhuru Kenyatta, has signed into law, a marriage bill which legalises polygamy and criminalises homosexuality in that country. The new law that went into

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#News

Isiolo Assembly row escalates as Speaker Bans TWO Members of County Assembly 

22nd October 201922nd October 2019

The simmering row between two Isiolo MCAs and Speaker Hussein Roba over House leadership took an ugly twist this week when the former were asked to

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Isiolo leaders snub Mashujaa fete over ‘clash’ with Kanyiri

21st October 201921st October 2019

All elected leaders from Isiolo County skipped the Mashujaa Day celebrations held at Isiolo town police grounds over alleged differences with County Commissioner Joseph Kanyiri. Those

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IMPUNITY GALORE IN THE ISIOLO COUNTY ASSEMBLY SUPERVISED BY THE SPEAKER

16th October 201928th October 2019

The difference between a democracy and a dictatorship is that in a democracy you vote first and take orders later; in a dictatorship you don’t have

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Senate committee to decide fate of Taita Taveta Governor

16th October 201916th October 2019

The Senate has appointed an 11-member special committee to investigate the decision by the Taita Taveta County Assembly to impeach Governor Granton Samboja. The assembly last

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VACANCY WITH NCPWD- Disability Services Officers

16th October 201916th October 2019

DISABILITY SERVICES OFFICERS (JOB GRADE 6) –4 POSTS Please visit our website: www.ncpwd.go.ke for detailed profiles of the positions. All applications should be received on or

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CAREERS AT HAKI JAMII: PROGRAM OFFICER – EDUCATION & LITIGATION – NAIROBI, PROGRAM OFFICER- HEALTH, WATER & SANITATION

15th October 201915th October 2019

JOB OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM OFFICER – EDUCATION & LITIGATION – NAIROBI Terms of Employment – Short Term Contract – 1 Year   OVERVIEW OF THE ORGANIZATION Economic and

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DCI Has No Power To Investigate Tax Frauds – Kiambu High Court Rules In Humphrey Kariuki’s Case

15th October 201915th October 2019

High Court judge Justice Luka Kimaru has faulted the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) George Kinoti for over-reaching himself and going beyond his mandate in billionaire

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#Environment #Opinion

Development or Fraud? Another Coastal Paradise to Die for Big Oil

15th October 201915th October 2019

By Noor Ali A new 32 berth port, to ship South Sudanese oil to China, is planned for the Lamu archipelago, a stunning green field heritage

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#Opinion #Politics

I’ve long opposed impeaching Trump. That’s different now.

13th October 201913th October 2019

By Fareed ZakariaI have long opposed the various efforts to impeach President Trump. Overturning an election should be a rare event, undertaken in only the most

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#News

Nobel Peace Prize: Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed wins

11th October 201911th October 2019

He was awarded the prize for his efforts to “achieve peace and international cooperation”. Mr Abiy’s peace deal with Eritrea ended a 20-year military stalemate following

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ISIOLO| Kenya government barred from evicting Burat and Ngaremara residents by KDF from disputed land

10th October 201910th October 2019

A Meru court has issued orders barring the government from evicting residents of Elsa Ntirim in isiolo County from a disputed land claimed by the Kenya

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#Governance #News

Sonko Sacks County Assembly Majority Leader, Accuses Abdi Guyo Of Undermining County Government

9th October 20199th October 2019

By Whispers Team Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on Wednesday sacked county assembly majority leader Abdi Guyo. In a letter addressed to assembly speaker Beatrice Elachi, the

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#Opinion #World News

Top Military Officers Unload on Trump

8th October 20198th October 2019

The commander in chief is impulsive, disdains expertise, and gets his intelligence briefings from Fox News. What does this mean for those on the front lines?

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#Cultural

REVEALED:Why the Borana people of Kenya and Ethiopia name their children 2 or 3 years after birth

8th October 20198th October 2019

By THEODORA AIDOO | The naming ceremony of a new baby is one of the most important rites of passage in life. In traditional African society, the naming

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#Devolution #News

MCAs travel and meeting perks hit Sh8.6 billion

8th October 20198th October 2019

By Linet Igadwah Members of the County Assemblies (MCAs) spent Sh8.6 billion in sitting and travel allowances in the year to June, after the High Court

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#Governance #Opinion

Presidential or Parliamentary System? 

8th October 20198th October 2019

By Suleiman Shahbal I have never felt more proud of being Kenyan than on the day I watched Uhuru Kenyatta being sworn in as President of The

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#Governance

BOOK REVIEW: A look at Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o’s latest essays

5th October 20195th October 2019

Prof Nyong’o new essays should strengthen the public debate on constitutional reforms. In his testimony to the Building Bridges Initiative last month, Prof Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o,

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#Politics

LIST OF SHAME UNMASKED: OF POLITICAL INTRIGUES, DECEITS AND BETRAYAL OCCASIONED BY TIYAH’S CLINKER AT THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

4th October 201910th October 2019

By Whispers Team Fiasco in the August House Hon. Tiyah’s appointment to the National Land Commission exhibited rigmarole of the leadership betrayals and unexpected political undertones

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#News

Fly-SAX resumes Isiolo flights after 15 months

3rd October 20193rd October 2019

Budget airline East African Safari Air Express (formerly Fly-SAX) will resume flights between Nairobi and Isiolo after a nearly 15-month hiatus from the route on Friday

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#Cultural

Why heirs in Borana case got property

1st October 20191st October 2019

By Kamau Muthoni When Abdi Roba’s father died last year, he was guaranteed that as the eldest son he would inherit all 450 animals left behind.

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#Opinion #Politics

What’s ‘Stomach Infrastructure’? Check African Politics Dictionary

1st October 20191st October 2019

By Mohammed Yussuf An entry in the Dictionary of African Politics. Up and down the continent, African politics sees more than its share of chaos and

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EDITORIAL: Hon. Tiyah Galgalo is our impeccable nominee as a Member of the National Land Commission

29th September 201929th September 2019

EDITORIAL Being a leader is one of most difficult and rewarding positions globally. Leadership is a quality hidden in the personality of a human being. Human

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Senators Reject KDF Plan to Evict Isiolo Residents

29th September 201929th September 2019

Whispers Parliamentary Reporter Senators have opposed a plan by the Kenya Defence Forces to evict a section of Isiolo residents to pave way for expansion of

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#News

Kenyatta University revokes lecturer’s PhD over plagiarism

28th September 201928th September 2019

By Ouma Wanzala The Kenyatta University has revoked a PhD awarded to one of its lecturers in 2018 after he was found guilty of plagiarising thesis

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Senator Dullo takes Government heads on Land grabbed by KDF in Burat and Ngaremara Wards, Isiolo County.

28th September 201928th September 2019

By Whispers Correspondent Isiolo Senator Hon. Fatuma Dullo led a delegation of the Senate Committee on Land in three most affected areas of Soi and Leparua in Burat Ward and other areas such as Chumvi

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#Opinion #Security

Statement of High Command of the Oromo Liberation army on current conflict between Borana and Gabra communities

27th September 201927th September 2019

Gabra and Borana communities are the subdivision of Oromo nation and brothers who live side by side for centuries. They live both in Oromia and Kenya.

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#News

Children’s plight moves Isiolo court staff to raise father’s fine

26th September 201926th September 2019

By Waweru Wairimu John Mugaa, a father of three from Kulamawe in the outskirts of Isiolo town, woke up last Friday and as usual prepared his

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#Technology

Drivers Are Like Translators For Your Computer

26th September 201926th September 2019

By Noor IbrahimAt a fundamental level, two main components comprise a computer—software and hardware. The software is your operating system (OS) and any programs and apps

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#Opinion #Politics

The sudden Democratic shift in favor of impeaching Trump, explained

25th September 201925th September 2019

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi just announced an official impeachment inquiry. Here’s how we got here. By Andrew Prokop Courtesy of Vox All of a sudden, President Donald

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#Opinion #World News

The End of Saudi Arabia’s Illusion

22nd September 201922nd September 2019

Time to face reality: The United States doesn’t want to go to war with Iran to protect its Arab allies. By Robert F. Worth Mr. Worth is the author

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#Opinion

Improve markets to lift livestock economy in northern Kenya

22nd September 201922nd September 2019

Improving markets needs both judicious mix of appropriate policies and a shift in investment types. By GUYO MALICHA ROBA Until recently, northern Kenya has been considered

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#Sport

Victor Wanyama returns to Spurs squad, rocked by Leicester

22nd September 201922nd September 2019

Manchester City powered to their record Premier League win as the champions scored five times in the first half of an incredible 8-0 thrashing of Watford,

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#Opinion #Politics

Trump and the Saudis sowed chaos. Iran is giving it back!

22nd September 201922nd September 2019

By David HearstA cursory look at the balance of power in the region will show how unequal a conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran will be

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#Cultural

Borana Traditional Administrative Structures similar to today’s modern Democracies.

22nd September 201922nd September 2019

1) QALLU SPIRITUAL LEADER/ KING 2) QALITI QUEEN 3) GUMMI GAYO CABINET OR PARLIAMENT 4) RABBA GADHA GOVERNMENT 5) ABBA GADHA PRESIDENT 6) ABBA BOKKU VICE

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#News #Opinion

Press Statement: President Kenyatta receives Report on Kimwarer and Arror Dam Projects

18th September 201918th September 2019

Spokesperson’s Office State House, Nairobi Wednesday, 18th September 2019 His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta today at State House, Nairobi received a Report on Kimwarer and Arror Dam Projects from the

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#News

TIYAH GALGALO’s LEGACY | The Killer Gotu Bridge is No More

13th September 201913th September 2019

By Whispers Correspondent It’s the time of the year when people of Merti-sub County fear crossing the stormy, ghostly GOTU Bridge. People experience extreme fear crossing the killer bridge during

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#Environment

Climate emergency: why global mobilization is so important

13th September 201913th September 2019

This climate crisis is almost irreversible, and it is global. And global and irreversible should be the answer. Our planet is currently facing an unprecedented climate

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#Opinion #Politics

Kenya Should Carefully Examine Deployment of the Navy in the Disputed Maritime Zone with Somalia

11th September 201911th September 2019

By Edmond J. Pamba August 19, 2019 Apart of the motion co-sponsored by Kenya’s National Assembly Majority and Minority Leaders, Aden Duale and John Mbadi respectively,

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#News

PRIVATE DEVELOPER ON EVICTION SPREE IN ISIOLO

11th September 201911th September 2019

By Whispers Correspondent About 800 internally displaced persons occupying a 2000 acres of land that is between Kambi Garba and School of Artillery in Isiolo North are in

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#Opinion

Devolved health services bringing new hope to far-flung communities

11th September 201911th September 2019

By UNDP KENYA Having supported intelligent life for more than 3 million years, Turkana’s reputation as the ‘Cradle of Mankind’ makes it a truly unique place,

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#News

Uhuru rejects MPs’ pay demands

11th September 201911th September 2019

By David MwereMPs are mulling steps to take next after President Kenyatta declined to sign the Parliamentary Service Bill, 2019, which sought to enhance their domestic

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#News

Isiolo-Mandera 740km Road construction to begin soon

11th September 201911th September 2019

By David NduroTarmacking of 740 km Isiolo and Mandera highway is scheduled to start in the next few months. Contractors have been asked to respect the

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#News

IEBC nullifies Mariga’s Kibra Candidature

11th September 201911th September 2019

By Whispers Correspondent Jubilee Party candidate for the Kibra by-election McDonald Mariga has been disqualified from the race after his name was found missing from the

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#News

Law gives Cabinet powers to cancel, alter census data

10th September 201910th September 2019

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 By Constant Mundia IN SUMMARY▪︎ The Cabinet now has the power to cancel data collected by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS),

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#ADVERTISEMENT

ROYAL SUPER MAIZE MEAL: PROMOTING OUR LOCAL BUSINESS

8th September 20198th September 2019

ADVERTISEMENT ROYAL SUPER MAIZE MEAL In the spirit of empowering and promoting our entrepreneurs solely initiated by an upcoming industrialist in the food industry which has

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#News

Press Statement: Reorganisation of Government 

7th September 20197th September 2019

Spokesperson’s OfficeState House, Mombasa6th September, 2019 In order to enhance efficiency and service delivery, His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya and the Commander-in-Chief

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#News

Zimbabwe ex-President Robert Mugabe dies aged 95

6th September 20196th September 2019

HARARE: Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe has died, Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Friday (Sep 6). “It is with the utmost sadness that I announce

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#Governance

ISIOLO COUNTY GOVERNMENT’S CONTINUING MISUSE OF PUBLIC FUNDS, AND ITS ATTEMPTS TO DIVERT ATTENTION THROUGH DEFAMATION

6th September 20196th September 2019

ADVERTISER’S ANNOUNCEMENT The so-called land issue raised by anonymous bloggers (ostensibly paid and instructed by persons within the County Executive and County Assembly) is a gross

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#Opinion

What Should be done to make Oil a blessing, not a curse for Kenyans.

5th September 20195th September 2019

By Suleiman Shahbal  President Kenyatta flagged off Kenya’s first oil export last week. This came with very high expectations that Kenya would become the next Kuwait.

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#Other

CENSUS PROJECTIONS: Software Projects Kenya Population will be 49.6 Million After 2019 Census Results are released. Also Population Projection of Kenya’s 43 Ethnic Groups Revealed.

5th September 20195th September 2019

Compiled by Stan Oyunga[stanoyunga@gmail.com] The Kenya Election Database software, Kenya’s only digital source of National election results (1969-2017) has projected that Kenya will have 49,652,585 Million people as at August,

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#Opinion

CONSTITUTIONAL REFERENDUM IS IMMINENT

4th September 20194th September 2019

By Albert Lemasulani Since I attained the age where I can comprehend the political landscape changes in Kenya, we have gone through various discourses as a

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#Opinion #World News

Zimbabwe Opposition Leader’s Statement on the worrying situation in South Africa

4th September 20194th September 2019

By Nelson Chamisa WE MUST BUILD A NEW AFRICA!  The attacks against fellow Africans in South Africa are appalling and heartbreaking. We call upon our African

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#Governance #News

CS Yattani imposes three-year freeze on hiring

3rd September 20193rd September 2019

No recruitment unless ministry, state department or agency gets approval of Treasury. By Moses Odhiambo The government has frozen hiring for the next three years in

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#Jobs & Careers

Deputy Director (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Job. NTSA

3rd September 20193rd September 2019

03 September 2019 RE – ADVERTISEMENT Deputy Director Jobs, Motor Vehicle Inspection Jobs, Engineering Jobs, NTSA Jobs REF: NTSA/08/2019/27 Reporting to the Director, Motor Vehicle Inspection and

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#Sport

Lukaku subjected to racial abuse in Inter win

2nd September 20192nd September 2019

By Reuters Inter Milan’s Belgium international Romelu Lukaku was subjected to racist abuse as he scored a second-half penalty to earn his new side a 2-1

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#Opinion

With Ruto falling into political hole, Matiang’i is the man to watch

2nd September 20192nd September 2019

By Makau Mutua One of the most impotent – and ironically important – positions in the structure of Kenya’s 2010 constitution is the Office of Deputy

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#Cultural #News

LANDMARK ROAD MAP TO HOLISTIC UNITY INITIATED BY KARAYU JALAAB IN ISIOLO COUNTY

1st September 20192nd September 2019

By Whispers Team Today, Sunday 1st September, 2019 in Isiolo town conclave of Dayyu Basso Jalaab elders was hosted by esteemed Mzee Ali Boru. The meeting was convened by

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#Inspirational

MOTIVATING || YOU ARE NOT EDUCATED IF:

1st September 20191st September 2019

By Whispers Team 1. An illiterate person has to hold your hand and make decisions for you.2. You follow a group and hate who they hate and

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#Opinion #Politics #World News

TRUMP’S HOSTILITY TO ELECTION SECURITY PREPAREDNESS

1st September 20191st September 2019

Courtesy – Brookings Brief Editor’s Note:  This post is part of “Cybersecurity and Election Interference,” a Brookings series that explores digital threats to American democracy, cybersecurity risks

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#News #Sport

YOUTHS URGED TO FOCUS ON SPORTS

31st August 201931st August 2019

SAKU SUB COUNTY, MOI GIRLS SOCIAL HALL By Marsabit County Government Press Deputy Governor H.E Solomon Gubo has urged youths to take up any available opportunities and forge

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#Opinion

RAILA HAS THE ‘LOCUS STANDI’ TO SPEAK TO UHURU, PROPOSE CONSTITUTION REFORMS 

31st August 201931st August 2019

By Anyang’ Nyong’o Reading the Standard of Thursday, August 29 on page 6, I was taken aback by some of the views held by my friend Barrack Muluka, the man from Emanyulia, against

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#Opinion

Pastoralism under pressure in Northern Kenya

30th August 201930th August 2019

By Ian Scoones Pastoralists  in Isiolo county in northern Kenya feel under siege, with their way of life under threat. Isiolo has been the home of

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#Jobs & Careers

2019 Postgraduate in the UK by Windle International Kenya

27th August 201927th August 2019

Postgraduate Scholarships in the UK: Our online application system will open on 31 August 2019 for applicants based in Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan. Please read the overview of

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FINANCING DEVOLUTION

27th August 201927th August 2019

By Mwenda Thiribi The matter of financing devolution is becoming a contentious issue day by day. Now the Council of Governors, the Senate and the National

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Government Announces New Guidelines On E-passport Application

26th August 201926th August 2019

The government has announced new guidelines that will govern acquisition of e-passports. In a notice issued on Sunday, the immigration department stated that Kenyans will now

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KORANE, DUALE NOW BURY THEIR HATCHET BEFORE RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL LEADERS

26th August 201926th August 2019

By Governor’s Press Services.Garissa Governor H.E. Ali Korane today attended a reconciliation meeting aimed at resolving political differences among leaders in Garissa county. Hosted at king Dekow Maalim residence in

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PRESS STATEMENT: CONDEMNATION OF ETHNIC CONFLICTS AND KILLINGS IN MARSABIT.

25th August 201925th August 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 25/08/2019 CONDEMNATION OF ETHNIC CONFLICTS AND KILLINGS IN MARSABIT. This morning again, we woke to another devastating news of ethnic conflicts in Marsabit

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TRIBALISM IN CENSUS QUESTIONAIRE?

25th August 201925th August 2019

By Hon. Billow Kerrow  In the Kenya 2019 Census guidelines used by the enumerators, there is an attempt to cause confusion in some ethnic communities. The

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JOB: PROGRAMME ASSOCIATE – Community Land Protection (ReliefWeb)

23rd August 201923rd August 2019

Program Associate – Community Land Protection ABOUT THE POSITION Namati’s Community Land Protection Program proactively strengthens communities’ ability to protect, document, and defend their customary and indigenous land

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DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TEENAGE TURKANA GIRL

22nd August 201922nd August 2019

By Millicent Mwololo – Courtesy of the “The Daily Nation” Agnes Asiiyen is a 13-year-old girl from Kaakalel village in Loima constituency, Turkana County. We find

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THE CENSUS 2019 – STAND UP TO BE COUNTED!!

22nd August 201922nd August 2019

By Hon. Billow KerrowKenyans are headed for the 2019 Census this weekend. As expected, some leaders are calling on residents of their counties to travel to

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DUALE FIGHTS BACK!: UKWELI WA MAMBO; THE FACTS TO GOVERNOR MUTUA

22nd August 201922nd August 2019

By Hon. Aden Bare Duale Alfred Mutua, the face of ignorance and cheap publicity has once again perfected his art of yapping. We know he wants

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DIVISION OF REVENUE STALEMATE: HON. ADEN DUALE SHOULD RECUSE HIMSELF

21st August 201921st August 2019

By Dr. Alfred MutuaThe ongoing mediation between the Senate and the National Assembly is critical, especially to Kenyans who are not receiving services and development. An

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JOB AT KENYA VISION 2030

21st August 201921st August 2019

The Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS) is a semi-autonomous agency established under The Kenya Gazette No.1386 (Vol. CXI – No 15 of 17th February 2009). Its role

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THIS COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM (CBC) IS NOT ABOUT EDUCATION. IT’S ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE

21st August 201921st August 2019

Wandia Njoya ~ Career Educationist tears into CBC conference. I was at the CBC conference. I wanted to be there because I knew the vibe from the

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CONGRATULATIONS TO HON. TIYAH GALGALO FOR BEING NOMINATED NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION MEMBER

21st August 201921st August 2019

NEW NOMINEES FOR NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION  President Uhuru Kenyatta has nominated Mr Gershom Otachi a former member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) defence team as the

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TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT || ON THE ISSUE OF CONSERVANCY

20th August 201920th August 2019

By Salad Tutana Environmental conservation is a strong pillar that support other pillars which include social, cultural and political. The environmental conversations is a must for

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NORTHERN KENYA CONSTITUENCIES LIKELY TO BE SCRAPPED

20th August 201920th August 2019

WHISPERS EDITORIAL  ISIOLO SOUTH is among 26 constituencies at risk of being scrapped for failing to meet the population criteria ahead of this year’s census; legislators representing

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ISIOLO CEC MEMBER FOR LANDS AND ROADS HON SIME DRAMATICALLY RESIGNS

19th August 201919th August 2019

The Isiolo County Executive for Lands, Physical Planning, Roads, Public Works and Urban Development Hon. Mohammed Ali Sime has officialy tendered resignation from his position under unclear situations.

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HERDERS PROTEST AS WILDLIFE CONSERVANCIES DRIVE THEM OUT

18th August 201918th August 2019

By Paul Letiwa ~ Courtesy “The Sunday Nation Newspaper “ As the signs of dawn emerge over the Isiolo rangelands, low voices are heard inside wattle

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PRESIDENT UHURU DECLARES 26th AUGUST PUBLIC HOLIDAY

17th August 201917th August 2019

The government, on Friday, announced that August 26, 2019, will be a public holiday, to provide room for maximum participation of Kenyans in the upcoming census that begins

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A LOOK AT THE PRESIDENTIAL SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT IN KENYA

15th August 201915th August 2019

By Whispers Team We have a Presidential system in Kenya rather than a parliamentary system as enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya 2010. The President heads

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VACANCY WITH MERTI INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (MID-P)

14th August 201914th August 2019

Merti Integrated Development Programme (MID-P) is a local NGO working with the communities in Isiolo County with offices in Merti and Isiolo Town. MID-P is registered with the NGO

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VACANCY WITH FAO

14th August 201914th August 2019

FAO is recruiting a National Livestock Value Chain Expert for a short study in the pastoral areas,. I would like to request you to share this ToR with possible

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THERE ARE THREE TYPES OF INTELLIGENCE

14th August 201914th August 2019

  ● Intelligent Quotient (IQ)● Emotional Quotient (EQ) ● Social Quotient (SQ) Now this thread shows what each of these mean and their impact.  Do well to

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CONSULTANCY WITH ILRI

13th August 201914th August 2019

ILRI Consultancy – Livestock management systems and climate change (closing date: 19 August 2019) The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a consultant to prepare

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DRAMA AS KWALE WOMAN REP WALKS INTO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CHAMBER WITH A BABY

7th August 20197th August 2019

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 7 – There was drama in the National Assembly on Wednesday morning when Kwale County Woman Representative Zulekha Hassan walked into the debating

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NACADA VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT

7th August 20197th August 2019

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) was established vide an Act of Parliament in July 2012 to coordinate a multi-sectoral effort aimed at

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RWANDA’S GOVERNMENT LOOKS TO MOVE ON FROM STRUGGLING LOCAL CEMENT MAKER

7th August 20197th August 2019

Rwanda’s Development Board is searching for new investors to acquire the government’s stake in the troubled cement manufacturer, Cimerwa. This comes after the majority shareholder, Pretoria

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SLEEPING GIANT

7th August 20197th August 2019

Hello Editor, My concern is about the numerous Government parastatals in Isiolo County with few or no local faces/staffs. How many local staffs do we have

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HAND GRENADE FOUND AT ISIOLO CONSTRUCTION SITE

7th August 20197th August 2019

By Whispers Correspondent  Residents of Kiwanjani estate in Isiolo town yesterday found a hand grenade at a construction site where workers were digging a foundation trench. According to

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ISIOLO-MANDERA ROAD WILL BE A GAME CHANGER FOR NORTHERN KENYA REGION

6th August 20196th August 2019

By David Ohito, Courtesy of the “The Standard”  The tarmacking of Isiolo-Wajir-Mandera 748km road will be a game changer for the North Eastern counties. This will

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR PROPOSED ISIOLO (CROCODILE JAW) DAM PROJECT

6th August 20196th August 2019

National Water Conservation and Pipeline Corporation commissioned CAS Consultants Limited to undertake the EIA study for the proposed Isiolo Dam Project near Oldonyiro at crocodile jaws (Nkutuk Elkinyang) along Ewaso Nyiro

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THOUSANDS HIT BY WORSENING DROUGHT IN MARSABIT COUNTY 

6th August 20197th August 2019

By Jacob Walter – Courtesy of the “The Daily Nation” Newspaper  Thousands of residents of Marsabit County are in dire need of food and water as the ongoing

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PASTORALISTS ON 200KM TREK TO SAVE RIVER EWASO NYIRO

6th August 20196th August 2019

By Jacinta Mutura | Courtesy: “The Standard” Newspaper. More than 200 pastoralists have embarked on a 200-kilometre six-day camel caravan to raise awareness on the importance of conserving River

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JOBS WITH KENYA NATIONAL COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS

6th August 20196th August 2019

KNCHR does NOT have recruitment agents and does NOT charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. Report any incident of extortion to KNCHR

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DUALE: WE HAVE NO CHOICE, WE MUST SUPPORT BUILDING BRIDGES INITIATIVES

5th August 20195th August 2019

By Whispers Correspondent National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Barre Duale insists that all politicians have no choice other than to support the unity deal between President Uhuru Kenyatta

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KENYA HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY INDICATOR SURVEY 2018 REPORT- BY COUNTIES

4th August 20194th August 2019

The National Council for Population and Development (NCPD) in conjunction with the Minstry of Health Kenya, UNFPA and the World Bank conducted the 2018 Kenya Service

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AREA THAT COULD BE RICH IN OIL, TURNS OUT TO BE VALLEY OF DEATH

4th August 20194th August 2019

By Muchemi Wachira(Courtesy of “Daily Nation “) Every month, at least one person dies in Marsabit, Eastern Kenya, sometimes two. And they are not killed by the

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COMMUNITY LAND ACT: A WIN FOR COMMUNITY CONSERVANCIES

4th August 20194th August 2019

The Journey For years, communities have been outspoken about their insecure land rights due to inadequacies in the previous governing laws under the Land (Group Representatives) Act of 1970 and

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HISTORIC WASO BORANA JIMA PRAYER MEETING IN ISIOLO

3rd August 20193rd August 2019

By Whispers from the North From the Whispers from the North fraternity and staff, we wish to relay special gratitude to Waso JIMA which is an acronym for Jitha MaliyuBorana clan for

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A YEAR AFTER MNANGAGWA’S ELECTION, OLD WOES HAUNT ZIMBABWE

2nd August 20192nd August 2019

By AFP Harare, Langton Chiwocha chose Emmerson Mnangagwa among 23 candidates in Zimbabwe’s presidential elections a year ago. Today he says he deeply regrets his choice.

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CANCER IN NORTHERN FRONTIER DISTRICTS (NFD) AND BURIED NUCLEAR WASTE

1st August 20191st August 2019

EDITORIAL Enough investigations was done. But the government is afraid of exposure of what they did to its people. The people of Northern Kenya have undergone

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STANDARD GROUP IN COLLABORATION TALKS WITH THE TURKANA COUNTY

31st July 201931st July 2019

By Bakari Ang’ela (Courtesy ‘The Standard’ Newspaper The Standard Group will support development initiatives to transform livelihoods of Turkana County residents. Through its platforms, the media

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DIGESTING THE DIFFERENT REFERENDUM INITIATIVES

30th July 201930th July 2019

By Whispers Correspondent  Promulgation of the 2010 Constitution took about 22 years to accomplish. Now, a referendum push started this year through the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI), Punguza Mizigo,

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Residents say Mandera NGO unfair in food distribution

29th July 201929th July 2019

By Manase Otsialo (Credit: The Daily Nation) Residents of Arabia and Lafey in Mandera County have accused a local non-governmental organisation of unfair distribution of relief food from the World

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IEBC ON THE SPOT: ELOG SAYS PUNGUZA MIZIGO SIGNATURES ARE NOT AUTHENTIC

29th July 201929th July 2019

By Whispers Correspondent In compliance with Article 257 (4) of the constitution of Kenya, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) undertook a verification exercise to confirm whether the constitution

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County Governors Should Provide Information On County Project

27th July 201927th July 2019

By Whispers from the North You hear people complain many times that their county governors have done nothing. The public will blame the governors for the failure

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THE PASTORALISTS PARLIAMENTARY GROUP APPLAUD PRESIDENT KENYATTA FOR APPOINTING CS UKUR YATTANI AS ACTING CS FOR NATIONAL TREASURY

27th July 201927th July 2019

By Whispers Correspondent The Pastoralist Parliamentary Group legislators held a lunch meeting at a Nairobi Hotel under the leadership of Majority leader National Assembly Aden Duale

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CENSUS MIGHT DEAL ASAL COUNTIES SERIOUS BLOW

27th July 201927th July 2019

By Mohamed Guleid | Courtesy of “The Standard Newspaper” This week, the Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji did the unimaginable. He ordered the arrest and prosecution

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THE FUNCTION AND ROLE OF THE COUNTY TREASURY IN KENYA

26th July 201926th July 2019

The role of the County Treasury in Kenya is important in the management of county government finances. The County Treasury is one of the ministries of

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PRESS STATEMENT FROM STATE HOUSE, KENYA

24th July 201924th July 2019

Spokesperson’s Office State House, Nairobi. Wednesday, 24th July 2019 REORGANISATION OF GOVERNMENT In order to ensure smooth operations and continuity at the National Treasury and in

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UNESCO-Hamdan bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Prize 2019/2020 for Outstanding Practice & Performance in Enhancing the Effectiveness of Teachers ($USD 300,000)

24th July 201924th July 2019

Application Deadline: 31 October 201 The UNESCO-Hamdan bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Prize for Outstanding Practice and Performance in Enhancing the Effectiveness of Teachers was created in 2008 to support

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GOVERNOR KORANE ON THE SPOT OVER IRREGULAR EXPENDITURE ON DAMS

24th July 201924th July 2019

By David Were (Courtesy of the “The Daily Nation” Garissa County Governor Ali Korane was Tuesday at pains to explain how millions of shillings were irregularly

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HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH  HIRING RESEARCHER FOR THE HORN OF AFRICA (ETHIOPIA/ERITREA)

23rd July 201923rd July 2019

Researcher, Horn of Africa Professional/Managerial RESEA01322 Apply now ● Posted: 10 July 2019 Job details Description FULL-TIME JOB VACANCYRESEARCHERAfrica DivisionApplication Deadline: July 31, 2019 The Africa Division of

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United Nations OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Programme 2020– Human Right Training in Geneva Switzerland (Fully Funded)

23rd July 201923rd July 2019

Application Deadline: 30 August 2019.​ The UN OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Programmewas launched in 1997 by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in the context of

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11 WAYS IN WHICH PUNGUZA MZIGO BILL WILL REDUCE WASTAGE AND THEFT IN GOVERNMENT

23rd July 201923rd July 2019

Reduce the number of Members of Parliament and Senators from the current total of 467 to 147. There will be 94 elected MPs (based on counties)

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MARSABIT COUNTY FIRST LADY; DESPITE OUR DIVERSE CULTURES, WE ARE ONE PEOPLE.

22nd July 201922nd July 2019

MOYALE SUB COUNTY, GOLBO WARD. SATURDAY 20/07/2019. Marsabit residents have been asked to live in harmony and promote their culture. According to county First Lady Alamitu

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PUNCHLINE || DP RUTO’s INTERVIEW WITH ANNE KIGUTA ON K24

21st July 201921st July 2019

Deputy President William Ruto has said that he discussed alleged assassination plot with President Uhuru Kenyatta. In an interview with K24’s Ann Kiguta, Ruto however refused

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LIST OF SHAME: MCAs FROM 19 COUNTIES HAVE NOT PASSED ANY BILL JULY 19, 2019

21st July 201921st July 2019

~ Courtesy Daily Nation Members of county assembly from 19 counties have not passed any bill or legislation since they were elected in 2017 even after

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TRIBUTE: IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAATANI ALI TANDHU (1939-1992)

8th July 2019

By Salad Malicha Major Gen. Jatani Ali was born in 1939 in Melbana location, Dirre district, Borana zone, Oromia region of Ethiopian empire by the mother, Karu Ali and the father, Ali Tandhu. He was admitted to Medane Alem primary school in Finfine (Addis Ababa)

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ISIOLO COUNTY GOVERNMENT (BOTH THE EXECUTIVE AND THE ASSEMBLY) HAVE INSTITUTIONALISED CORRUPTION AND PLUNDER OF PUBLIC RESOURCES

15th June 2019

By Salad Malicha I wish to put record straight on weighty matters pertaining to outright theft of public resources, abuse of office and gross misconduct deliberately

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ISIOLO COUNTY EXECUTIVE SUPERVISED SUPPLY OF AIR IN THE NAME OF EMERGENCY RELIEF FOOD

22nd May 2019

By Salad Malicha High octane political bombshell is looming over shocking revelations pertaining to fictitious purchase of emergency relief food where a whopping Ksh. 330Million was gobbled up

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NRT PARADOX IN ISIOLO COUNTY: CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS OF VARIOUS ACTORS (STATE & NON STATE) AND THE EXISTING GREY AREAS IN LAW

17th May 201919th August 2019

By Salad Malicha    1. Constitutional rights of the affected communities       Article 35(1)(a) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 entitles every citizen to access

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CONDITIONAL EMPOWERMENT: SHIFTING COMMUNITY LAND RIGHTS FOR KENYAN PASTORALISTS

15th May 2019

By Liam Ragan   Pastoralism has been a key feature of East African savannas for millennia. Herders in Kenya practice mobile lifestyles as a way of accessing sporadic rainfall

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EDUCATE PEOPLE ON SECURING COMMUNITY LAND

11th May 2019

Article Courtesy of “The Business Daily” TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019 21:26  BY EILEEN WAKESHO | Lands Cabinet Secretary Farida Karoney: The CS appoints community land registrars.

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MISLEADING MEDIA REPORT OF NATIONAL TREASURY’S ANALYSIS OF THE PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ISIOLO COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND LIVING GOODS LTD FOR PROVISION OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES

5th May 2019

By Salad Malicha Our attention has been drawn to “The Star” and “The Standard” Newspapers reports in which the County Government of Isiolo misleadingly claims that the National Treasury has

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THIS MAN OMAR AL-BASHIR

15th April 2019

Ousted al-Bashir had no child of his own, plus 9 other things you need to know After nearly 30-years in power, Sudanese President Omar-al Bashir has

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REFLECTIONS ON DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES THAT AIM AT “LINKING PASTORALISTS TO MARKET”

30th March 2019

Posted by whitehorsepress To complement his OPEN ACCESS co-authored article, ‘Elusive profits: understanding economic performance of local traders in the pastoral small ruminant value chain in Northern

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PRESS STATEMENT BY BORANA COUNCIL OF ELDERS, RELIGIOUS LEADERS AND THE BORANA PROFESSIONALS REGARDING CS MATIANGI’S THREATS DURING HIS IMPROMPTU VISIT TO ISIOLO COUNTY ON 21/3/2019

26th March 2019

We the Borana Council of Elders, religious leaders and the Borana Professionals wish to condemn in the strongest term possible the visit by the Cabinet Secretary

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