Isiolo, Kenya| In a raw and unfiltered outburst that has ignited fierce online discourse, Charri Ward MCA Mejja Abdullahi Golicha has squarely pinned the blame for Isiolo County’s spiraling insecurity on Senator Fatuma Dullo, accusing her of abject neglect in her pivotal role as the county’s voice in the national arena.
The scathing attack, delivered during a live TikTok session last night, underscores the deepening frustration among local leaders and residents amid relentless violence that has claimed lives, shattered communities, and crippled livelihoods in this northern Kenyan region.
The MCA’s impassioned plea came against a backdrop of escalating chaos in Isiolo, where cattle rustling, banditry, and inter-communal clashes have surged in recent months, leaving families in perpetual fear and displacing hundreds.
Just this month, reports of near-daily gun battles have emerged, with active firefights erupting even as tensions boil over politically.
Golicha, a youthful and outspoken representative known for his vocal critiques of county leadership, did not mince words in holding Senator Dullo accountable for what he described as a catastrophic oversight failure.
“The insecurity in Isiolo has reached unbearable levels. Our people are being killed, livestock stolen, and families live in fear,” he declared emphatically during the broadcast, which drew hundreds of viewers from across the region.
“Senator Fatuma Dullo has failed us terribly. As our representative in the Senate, the mandate to oversee national security and speak for us at that level is hers. She has been silent and absent. All blame for this suffering goes directly to her.”
This direct confrontation highlights a broader pattern of political discord in Isiolo, where accusations of inaction on security have intertwined with personal and factional rivalries.
Senator Dullo, who has served in her position for over a decade, is tasked with legislating on national security matters, overseeing the National Police Service, and amplifying county-specific concerns in the Senate.
Critics like Golicha argue that she has not sufficiently leveraged these responsibilities to mobilize resources or national intervention, allowing banditry and resource-based conflicts—often fueled by competition over grazing lands and water—to fester unchecked.
In recent years, similar rebukes have surfaced, with local leaders demanding a shift from palliative measures like food aid to robust security strategies.
The TikTok session quickly morphed into a virtual battleground, amplifying the divide among Isiolo’s residents.
Supporters of the MCA flooded the comments with echoes of his rage, venting long-simmering grievances over what they perceive as elite indifference from Nairobi.
“We’ve had enough of empty promises while our homes burn,” one viewer wrote, capturing the sentiment of many who feel abandoned by national representatives.
Conversely, detractors labeled Golicha’s remarks as opportunistic politicking, suggesting that finger-pointing distracts from collaborative solutions at a time when unity is desperately needed.
This polarized reaction mirrors the county’s fractured political landscape, where public outbursts have become a tool for mobilizing grassroots support amid ongoing crises.
Adding layers to the controversy is the senator’s own turbulent history in Isiolo’s political arena. Senator Dullo has faced repeated clashes with county executives, including a high-profile feud with Governor Abdi Guyo, who has been proactive in rallying the local communities for peaceful co-existence.
In November 2024, Dullo alleged a plot to assassinate her, attributing it to political differences with the governor—a claim that escalated their rivalry and drew national attention to the county’s instability.
More recently, she has been criticized for allegedly overstepping into county assembly affairs, with MCAs accusing her of interfering in local oversight roles, further straining relations.
County Secretary Dadhe Boru has gone on record slamming Dullo for undermining the governor’s efforts, while past incidents, such as hostile receptions in Isiolo’s CBD where residents chanted against her perceived lack of development focus, reveal a groundswell of public discontent.
Despite these mounting pressures, Senator Dullo has not yet publicly responded to Golicha’s latest allegations, leaving a vacuum that has only intensified speculation and debate.
Her silence comes at a precarious moment, as insecurity continues to disrupt daily life, from pastoral economies reliant on livestock to the safety of urban centers.
Political analysts view this episode as a potential tipping point, signaling a widening rift that could reshape alliances ahead of future elections.
“Such public confrontations expose the fault lines in Isiolo’s governance,” noted one observer, emphasizing that without decisive action from all levels—local, county, and national—the cycle of violence risks becoming entrenched.
They suggest that Golicha’s move may compel Dullo to engage more visibly, perhaps through Senate motions or partnerships with security agencies, to reclaim credibility.
As Isiolo grapples with these intertwined challenges, the MCA’s bold stand serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of political inertia. Residents, caught in the crossfire of banditry and blame games, await tangible reforms that prioritize safety over rhetoric.
Whether this outburst catalyzes change or deepens divisions remains to be seen, but it undeniably amplifies the urgent call for accountability in addressing one of Kenya’s most pressing regional crises.
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