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Isiolo’s Long-Awaited Export Abattoir Edges Closer to Reality

After years of stalled promises, Isiolo’s long-awaited export abattoir is finally nearing completion. With Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan’s administration injecting resources and global partners backing the project, pastoralists see the facility as more than infrastructure, it is a lifeline that could restore dignity and transform livelihoods across northern Kenya.

Safaricom Foundation and Counties Partner to Transform Maternal Health in Kenya

Safaricom Foundation, in partnership with County Governments, is transforming maternal healthcare across Kenya by constructing and equipping maternity wings. In Isiolo, a soon-to-be completed maternity unit highlights this collaboration, adding to earlier support such as equipment for Oldonyiro Health Centre and telemedicine initiatives. With research-driven projects and MOUs that secure County Government commitment, these partnerships are saving lives and building lasting healthcare systems.