One person was killed and six others injured in a violent night raid by suspected bandits in Burat Ward, Isiolo County. The attackers, suspected to be from Samburu East and Kipsing, made away with an unknown number of camels after ambushing a herd. The incident occurred ten PM Saturday night, and a rescue operation launched…
Police in Isiolo have launched investigations into a shooting incident and acts of vandalism that occurred at the Isiolo County Assembly during the chaos that followed yesterday’s impeachment motion against Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo. Barack Abdulahi, who was injured during the incident and is currently receiving treatment at Almasi Medical Services in Isiolo, claims he…
Isiolo County Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo was officially impeached on Thursday afternoon, following a swift sitting conducted in a hurry at the Isiolo county Assembly. The impeachment proceedings, which lasted less than 30 minutes, took place under tight security, with Members of County Assembly (MCAs) arriving at the Assembly compound amid heavy police presence. Outside,…
Elders and religious leaders representing Isiolo’s diverse ethnic communities have strongly cautioned Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) against allowing external political forces to influence their push to impeach Governor Abdi Guyo. The leaders warned that such interference—especially from politicians in neighboring counties—is a dangerous move that risks plunging Isiolo back into ethnic unrest. Speaking…
SOMALI COMMUNITY ELDERS AND PROFESSIONALS IN ISIOLO CALL FOR ARBITRATION TO RESOLVE GOVERNOR GUYO IMPEACHMENT DISPUTE A group of Somali professionals and elders from Isiolo County have called on Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) and other stakeholders involved in the push to impeach Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo to pursue alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. They…
Elders in Isiolo have raised concerns that the ongoing impeachment process against Governor Abdi Guyo could trigger inter-communal conflict if the rising political tensions are not de-escalated. The elders alleged that Governor Guyo hired youth to disrupt proceedings at the Isiolo County Assembly, leading to clashes between residents and police. They warned that such tactics…
Police on Wednesday morning barricaded Huduma Street, which leads to the Isiolo County Assembly, as tensions flared between rival groups of protesters and law enforcement. The clashes, marked by running battles and stone-throwing, saw officers disperse opposing groups of youth attempting to storm the county assembly building. Inside, Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) remained…
President William Ruto’s name has now been dragged into the heated political wrangles surrounding the ongoing impeachment efforts against Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo. In a defiant show of strength, Governor Guyo led a large crowd of supporters at the Isiolo County Assembly grounds to celebrate a court ruling that temporarily suspended the impeachment proceedings…
In an order dated 16th June 2025, the Isiolo Law Court has issued conservatory orders regarding an application dated 13th June 2025. This application relates to a notice of motion issued by the County Assembly on 10th June 2025, aimed at initiating an impeachment motion against Isiolo County Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo. The court’s orders…
A group of elders from various communities in Isiolo County have called for constructive dialogue between embattled Governor Abdi Guyo and Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) ahead of an impeachment motion scheduled for debate next Tuesday. The elders, many of whom are supporters of Governor Guyo, described the planned impeachment as premature and ill-informed,…
