In a seismic shift in Isiolo’s political arena, Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo has solidified his grip on the County Assembly, welcoming two more Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) to his camp. Burat MCA Nicholas Lorot and Ngare Mara MCA Peter Losu have officially pledged their allegiance to the governor, marking a pivotal moment in […]
In a significant legal victory for the Isiolo County Government, the High Court in Isiolo has issued a pivotal ruling that upholds the relocation of county government offices and assembly sittings to Oldonyiro. The decision, delivered on September 1, 2025, by Lady Justice Chirchir Sophie Chebet, blocks the revocation of Gazette Notice No. 11384, ensuring […]
Preface: Isiolo County’s Transformation Under Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan (2022-2024) In August 2022, Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan, popularly known as Guyo, took the helm of Isiolo County, a vibrant yet challenging region in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). Known for its rich wildlife, including the unique “special five” species, and its strategic position in […]
In a significant stride toward revitalizing public health services, Isiolo County has received a vital consignment of medical drugs and supplies valued at Sh27 million from the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA). This timely delivery arrives as a beacon of hope for residents grappling with persistent drug shortages, inadequate facilities, and soaring healthcare challenges in […]
In a heartfelt display of regional pride and national unity, Isiolo County Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo has extended warm congratulations to Dr. Zeinab Gura Roka on her recent confirmation as the substantive Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH). This milestone appointment, following a rigorous board interview process, […]
Isiolo, Kenya| A shocking act of violence has shattered the calm of Isiolo town, as Mzee Idle Hassan, the long-serving Secretary General of the Somali Council of Elders, was brutally shot multiple times by unknown assailants near the iconic Jamia Mosque in the heart of Isiolo’s Central Business District (CBD). The attack, which occurred around […]
In a pivotal meeting held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Afya House in Nairobi, Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan, popularly known as Guyo, engaged in high-level discussions with Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga and senior Ministry of Health officials. The talks, centered on revolutionizing healthcare in Isiolo County, underscored a shared commitment […]
Nairobi, Kenya| A seemingly innocuous moment at the Harambee Stars versus DRC football match at Kasarani Stadium has ignited a political firestorm, thrusting Sport Fund CEO Nuh Mohamed Ibrahim into the eye of a brewing controversy. The state-appointed executive was spotted seated shoulder-to-shoulder with Cleophas Malala, the outspoken Deputy Party Leader of the Democratic Congress […]
Isiolo, Kenya| A fierce battle over the leadership of the Isiolo County Assembly has sparked intense debate, with prominent local voice Wakili Dharartu emerging as a staunch defender of Speaker Abdullahi Jaldesa Banticha’s legitimate authority. In a powerful and impassioned statement, Dharartu has condemned former Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto (MRQ) for what she describes as […]
In a bold and unified stand, the Isiolo County Assembly, led by the resolute Budget Committee Vice Chair Rahma Abdikadir, has fiercely defended the passage of the KSh 7.3 billion 2025/2026 county budget, asserting its legality and adherence to constitutional mandates. At a high-profile press briefing attended by key figures including Speaker Abdullahi Banticha, Assembly […]
