H.E ABDI IBRAHIM HASSAN
GOVERNOR, ISIOLO COUNTY
The work of building unstoppable momentum towards a highly-skilled, innovation-driven, resource-efficient, connected, and high-opportunity society for all begins now. Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But they will be met. Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of making Isiolo great.
Facilitation of an inclusive participatory engagement in development; creation of a vibrant and welcoming environment that allows optimal utilization of available resources.
A secure, just, integrated and prosperous county where all enjoy full potential and high quality of life.
INAUGURATION CEREMONY
SWEARING IN CEREMONY OF H.E ABDI IBRAHIM HASSAN
Isiolo County Governor
Mashujaa Day Celebration
CONSTRUCTION OF ISIOLO-MERTI ROAD WILL BEGIN SOON
Isiolo Governor H.E Abdi Ibrahim Hassan (Guyo) Promises that KENHA will soon commence the construction of Isiolo - Merti Road.
Isiolo County Governor H.E Abdi Ibrahim Hassan pledges to transform security in the county alongside other critical development sectors like; Health, Education, Livestock and Agriculture, Roads, Youth and Women economic empowerment.
" I am proud to report to you that we are on the right track in laying down the foundations on which this transformation will happen and progress" said the Governor while addressing this year's Mashujaa day at Isiolo Police Mess.
Additionally, Governor Abdi observed his government will work with both the National and County security agencies to re-energise physical presence of security hotspots, in order to deter attack while improving on the response.
OUR PRIORITY AREAS
HEALTH
We prioritize an enormous amount of resources in the health of our people and consider it an invaluable investment to the development of our great County. Our focus, therefore, is improving human resources for health, patient access to effective and affordable medicine, and shifting from curative healthcare to a more preventive strategy (primary healthcare).
WATER
We are a government that believes in access to safe and clean water for all. We, therefore, make meaningful investments in the water sector for durable and environmentally friendly infrastructure that focuses on drilling boreholes and the construction of water pans. Our efforts also extend to augmenting piping to supply clean, fluoride-free water for domestic and agricultural use.
AGRICULTURE
Our investments in agriculture are intentionally climate-smart and designed to address food security issues and enhance pastoralism while integrating diversification into crop farming.
EDUCATION
We believe in the importance of Early Childhood Education and are therefore investing in both its human resources and infrastructure requirements. An equal level of attention has been directed to our polytechnics for the acquisition of vocational skills as we believe jobs and businesses of the near future will demand a wide range of skill sets.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Modern infrastructure is pivotal for the socioeconomic development of any society. To spur growth and development, we are as a government investing in roads for connectivity, a state-of-the-art FIFA standard stadium, and a modern market to increase trading volumes and revenue.
TECHNOLOGY
As the world moves towards reliance on modern technological solutions, governments can not afford to be left behind. We have therefore shifted our operations from manual to digital platforms; Electronic Payroll, Electronic County Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation System (E-CIMES), Geographical Information System (GIS), and Disaster Information Management System (DIMS).
PREVIOUS HIGHLIGHTS
Governor Kuti unveils the Isiolo Municipality Urban Economic Plan.
| 8.9B Ksh SUED Programme Aims to Support Municipalities. |
Isiolo County Governor, H.E Kuti unveiled the Isiolo Municipality Urban Economic Plan under the Sustainable Urban Economic Development Program (SUED). The Ksh 8.9B SUED program which is a five-year program aims to support 12 fast-growing municipalities. The delegation from the British Government led by Julius Court Head of DFID–Kenya witnessed the launch held at the county assembly grounds in Isiolo on 27th February 2020.
GREAT TOUR IN ISIOLO COUNTY
Shaba National Reserve
Shaba National Reserve is a protected area in Isiolo County in northern Kenya to the east of the Samburu and Buffalo Springs national reserves. Together, the three reserves form a large protected area. The Shaba reserve has dramatic scenery including river-side forests, scattered woodlands and dry grasslands dominated by the Shaba Hill volcano.
Bisanadi National Reserve
Bisanadi National Reserve is a wildlife reserve in Isiolo County, Kenya. It is adjacent to Meru National Park. The park is home to the lion, African elephant, cheetah, white rhinoceros, African buffalo, and over 400 species of birds. Visitors can go boating and fishing on the Tana and the Rojewero rivers and enjoy camping under the stars in this tough but beautiful place.
Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Buffalo Springs National Reserve is a protected area in Isiolo County in northern Kenya to the east of the Samburu and Shaba national reserves. Together, the three reserves form a large protected area. The Buffalo Springs reserve has dramatic scenery including riverside forests, scattered woodlands and dry grasslands dominated by the Samburu Hill.
INSIDE OUR PARKS
Welcome to Isiolo - Samburu Tourism Circuit
Isiolo and Samburu tourism circuit is located at the heart of Kenya and is home to the iconic special Five with magnificent sceneries, and unique features worth visiting.
Isiolo County is the only County in Kenya that hosts three game reserves namely; Shaba, Buffalo Springs, and Bisan Adhi Game reserves. The County boasts of an impressive landscape and ranges of hills: The sleeping Lion and Tortoise hill around Shaba Game Reserve are among the adorable features.
Other incredible sceneries in Isiolo are; The Merti Plateau, the Lorian Swamp, and Gotu Falls are among Isiolo’s. Merti plateau is considered one of the largest in Africa.
There are 25 natural springs within the three-game reserves, with a natural swimming pool at Buffalo Springs which is believed to have medicinal value, treating body rashes, hence making it one of the tourist attraction sites.
Isiolo County also hosts unique natural hot springs at Kuro Bisan Owo in Merti Sub-County. The County is also home to the Special Five, namely the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevys Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Beisa Oryx, and Gerenuk Antelope. Isiolo also boasts of World-class tourist hotels: Sarova Shaba, Buffalo Springs, Ashnil, and other tented camps offering reasonable accommodation and holiday prices.
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN ISIOLO
ISIOLO MODERN MARKET
Isiolo County has commenced the construction of a modern market aimed at boosting trade in the Northern Frontier counties.
The project will provide business space of an estimated 1,500 stalls complete with sanitization facilities and disability-friendly access points with the capacity of more than 10,000 persons.
ISIOLO COUNTY STADIUM
Construction of Isiolo stadium will be complete soon according to laid out plans, once complete, the stadium will be a platform for nurturing talents of most youths in the county who have recently dominated in various sports competitions in the country.
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Sub-County
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Wards
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Household
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Land Area
268002
Population
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