A recent visit to State House by a group of elders allied to Isiolo County Assembly Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto has ignited a political firestorm in Isiolo. Leaders aligned with Governor Abdi Guyo have criticized the visit, accusing the delegation of prioritizing personal political interests over the needs of Isiolo residents. President William Ruto met…
Members of the Isiolo County Assembly (MCAs), along with Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto, have returned to their chambers—recently vandalized during political unrest. The MCAs in Isiolo town speaking to crowds who had come to welcome them wasted no time before making a set of demands for Governor Abdi Guyo for any collaboration to resume. The…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Members of the Isiolo County Assembly (MCAs) have initiated the process to potentially impeach Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo by tabling a notice of motion during a sitting held yesterday. The notice, listed as Order No. 6 on the assembly’s order paper, was read by Sericho Ward MCA Abubakar Abdi. It is anchored on Chapter Six…
Leaders from the Meru community in Isiolo have urged the clergy to take a more active role in promoting civic education and advocating for increased accountability from elected officials. Addressing the press after a prayer meeting for the blessing of newly elected community leaders from Tigania,Igembe,Tharaka Nithi and Imenti Subtribes of the Ameru community living…
Turkana Professionals Demand Apology Over Remarks on IEBC Chair Nominee Professionals from the Turkana community in Isiolo County are demanding an apology from politicians Martha Karua, Kalonzo Musioka, and political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi over comments made regarding the newly nominated IEBC chairperson, Erastus Ethekon. The professionals have accused the three of making tribal and insulting…
President William Ruto has called on leaders from Meru County to set aside divisive politics and prioritize unity and service delivery for the benefit of their constituents. Speaking during a high-level meeting at State House Nairobi, which brought together all elected leaders from Meru—including Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia, MPs, and MCAs—the President stressed that political competition…
