Isiolo, Kenya| Tensions are running high in Isiolo County as residents staged a peaceful protest demanding swift action and transparency from security agencies following the shooting of Burat Ward MCA, Nicholas Lorot.
The protest, which took place exactly one week after the incident, underscores growing public frustration over the lack of progress in the investigation.
The demonstrators, carrying placards and chanting slogans, began their march at the Northern Galaxy Hotel— the scene of the brazen attack on the ward representative.
They later proceeded to the Isiolo County Commissioner’s office, where they sought audience with senior government officials.
The protesters called out the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and other relevant security agencies for what they termed as a “worrying silence and laxity” in handling a matter of such grave concern.
Many expressed fear that justice for the wounded MCA could be delayed or denied altogether unless swift measures are taken.
Joseph Eramram, a community leader who addressed the crowd, emphasized the importance of accountability, stating that the DCI has a constitutional obligation to ensure that those responsible for the attack are apprehended and prosecuted without unnecessary delays.
“The fact that it has been a week and no concrete findings have been shared with the public is both unacceptable and disturbing,” Eramram said. “We are urging authorities to fast-track the investigations and ensure that Hon. Lorot gets justice.”
Lorot, who is reported to have been shot four times in the shocking incident, is currently recovering.
According to officials, he is expected to record a formal statement with detectives and the Isiolo County Police Commander later today— a move seen as critical to the progress of the case.
Isiolo Deputy County Commissioner Christopher Siele, who addressed the demonstrators at the County Commissioner’s office, appealed for calm and patience.
He assured residents that the government is taking the matter seriously and that the investigative process is ongoing.
“We understand the community’s concern and pain,” Siele stated. “But let us allow the law to take its course. Investigations are active, and we are confident that justice will prevail.”
The protest also exposed broader anxieties over rising insecurity in Isiolo County.
Protesters warned that if the government continues to ignore their concerns, they will escalate the matter to the Senate and the National Assembly for national attention and possible intervention.
Security experts have noted that attacks on elected leaders not only pose a threat to individuals but also undermine public confidence in law enforcement and governance structures.
The incident has reignited calls for increased police presence and intelligence operations in Isiolo, which has seen a spike in criminal activity in recent months.
As investigations continue, all eyes remain on security agencies to deliver justice, not just for MCA Lorot, but also to reassure a community grappling with fear, insecurity, and a deepening sense of neglect.
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