Assembly motion voted by Isiolo MCAs who Decried Rising Insecurity Following Shooting of Hon. Lorot
The Isiolo County Assembly was thrown into a heated session today after a motion of urgent county importance was tabled by Hon. Abdirashid Diba, following the shocking shooting of Hon. Nicholas Lorot in the central business district.
The mover of the motion hon Abdirashid Citing Article 26 of the Kenyan Constitution which guarantees the right to life, led MCAs in condemning the attack and raised alarm over the growing levels of insecurity in Isiolo.
The MCAs who unanimously voted for the motion termed the shooting as a threat not only to leaders but to the general public.
“This incident has exposed a glaring security loophole in Isiolo,” said Hon. Diba, the mover of the motion. “We have seen nothing come from the investigations so far, and the government’s casual approach is unacceptable. We are giving an ultimatum — we need results.”
Abdinur dima Gillo mca kina, said Hon Lorot was shot while reportedly attending an official meeting on behalf of his constituents at the hotel and wondered if it was an attempt to dampen his spirited efforts. He said other cases of insecurity which involve shootings and killings have ben witnessed across the county recently and in the past.
He challenged authorities on the issue of arms which are loosely in the hands of criminals a matter which is being discussed by the public with a lot of concern.
Gillo wondered why there is little being done to prevent crime in the urban areas and claimed it is even worse in the rular areas where we have cattle rustling
He said recently two people named Mohamed buru and Hussein Bangucha were shot in at yakbarsadi an incident which happened at six oclock in the evening and perpetrators despite are yet to be brought to book.
The motion, which was unanimously passed, called for urgent government intervention to apprehend the perpetrators, upscale security for MCAs, and ensure safety for all citizens. Several members recounted personal experiences of insecurity, citing rampant phone snatching, bodaboda theft, and cattle rustling.
Hon. Salesio Kiambi of Wabera Ward decried the lawlessness in the town. “Even at night, you can’t tell if you’re passing by a police officer or a criminal in uniform,” he said. “If we lack enough police officers, then the government must add more. It’s a responsibility of the security command.”
Hon. David Waithaka of Bulapesa lamented the lack of urgency in pursuing the shooters and suggested arming security personnel within the Assembly itself. “How are we even safe in this house?” he asked. “MCAs are under threat. Our job has become dangerous.”
Hon. Halima Gole from Cherab noted that insecurity was not new in Isiolo, recalling past unsolved crimes, especially in rural areas. “Women, the elderly, and herders have been killed without justice. If Lorot’s shooting doesn’t shake us into action, then things are truly out of control.”
MCAs also criticized the unequal distribution of Kenya Police Reservists in remote areas and the general lack of accountability in security operations. Some members, like Hon. Abubakar Abdi of Sericho, reported having to change their daily routines for safety, while others expressed fears for their families and constituents.
Nominated MCA Dekha Bonja said that since the shooting, many MCAs had lived in fear. “If leaders are not safe, how will the public feel safe?” she asked.
In closing the debate, Speaker Hussein Roba confirmed the motion’s passage and emphasized that the assembly would begin livestreaming its sessions. “The people of Isiolo are watching. You will be held accountable for how you represent them,” he said.
The Assembly’s strong stand now places pressure on national security organs to act swiftly — before another tragedy strikes.
