Story Behind Isiolo Leaders’ Audience with President Ruto at State House After Tupi Victory

In recent months, President William Ruto has hosted several delegations from Isiolo County with the frequency of such meetings notably increasing before and after the failed impeachment attempt against Governor Abdi Guyo. These meetings have repeatedly stirred curiosity and political speculation — and yesterday’s meeting was no different. Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo, Mohamed Liban Principal…

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ISIOLO ELDERS AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS WARN MCAS AGAINST FOREIGN INTERFERENCE IN GOVERNOR GUYO’S IMPEACHMENT BID

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…

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ISIOLO ELDERS ACCUSE POLITICIANS OF INCITING RESIDENTS TO VIOLENCE OVER THE ONGOING IMPEACHMENT PROCESS OF GOVERNOR GUYO

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…

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WILL PRESIDENT RUTO RISK LOSING A KEY MOBILIZER LIKE GOVERNOR GUYO IN ISIOLO AHEAD OF 2027?

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…

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ISIOL0 ELDERS URGE MCAS TO EMBRACE DIALOGUE WITH GOVERNOR AHEAD OF IMPEACHMENT MOTION

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,…

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AMERU LEADERS URGE CLERGY TO PROMOTE CIVIC EDUCATION, DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY

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…

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Turkana Professionals Demand Apology Over Remarks on IEBC Chair Nominee

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…

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