Isiolo Assembly in Crisis: Two MCAs Expelled Amid Power Struggles and Court Battles

Isiolo, Kenya| In a dramatic escalation of political tensions in Isiolo County, the County Assembly has expelled two nominated Members of County Assembly (MCAs), Fozia Jibril Bore and Amina Omar Enow, following a directive from the United Democratic Movement (UDM) party leadership. The expulsions, announced on July 14, 2025, have sparked controversy, with allegations of […]

High Court Freezes Ouster of Isiolo Speaker Banticha as County Assembly Power Struggle Intensifies

In a dramatic escalation of the leadership crisis gripping Isiolo County, the High Court in Nairobi has issued temporary conservatory orders halting the removal of newly appointed County Assembly Speaker Abdullahi Jaldesa Banticha. The ruling, delivered by Justice Hellen Wasilwa of the Employment and Labour Relations Court on July 15, 2025, bars any attempts to […]

MRQ’s Triumphant Return Ignites Isiolo Town with Celebration and Hope

•Isiolo Town Celebrates Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto’s Triumphant Return Amid Alleged Political Reconciliation Isiolo, Kenya| Isiolo Town was awash with jubilation and vibrant energy as hundreds of residents poured into the streets to welcome back County Assembly Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto(MRQ), affectionately dubbed “Sharif Abo” (Honourable Father), in a spectacular homecoming parade. The festive atmosphere, […]

Political Shake-Up in Isiolo: Expulsions, Leadership Changes, and Assembly Adjournment

Isiolo, Kenya| The County Assembly of Isiolo is undergoing a significant transformation following a series of high-profile political developments, including the expulsion of two nominated Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), leadership reshuffles, committee updates, and a temporary adjournment of the Assembly. These events come in the wake of the controversial degazettement of Abdullahi Banticha […]

Banticha’s Tenure as Isiolo Speaker Revoked: A Strategic Move Toward Legitimate Leadership

Isiolo, Kenya| In a dramatic turn of events, the gazettement of Abdullahi Jaldesa Banticha as the Speaker of the Isiolo County Assembly and Chairman of the Isiolo County Assembly Service Board has been officially revoked, effective July 14, 2025, as announced in a Kenya Gazette notice signed by Assembly Clerk Salad Guracha. The decision, grounded […]

From Battle Lines to Bridges: Aba Tayya’s Call for Healing in Isiolo After Governor Guyo’s Impeachment Saga

In the heart of Kenya’s arid north, Isiolo County has been a theater of intense political drama, marked by fiery rhetoric, community divisions, and a high-stakes impeachment battle against Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo. At the center of this storm was Shukri Osman Godana, a prominent Isiolo blogger known as Aba Tayya or Abu Ameer on […]

Kuro Mume Spring: The Lifeline of Chari’s Wildlife and Herders in the Face of Escalating Droughts

In the arid heart of Chari, Isiolo County, Kenya, a single natural spring, Kuro Mume, stands as a beacon of hope and survival for both wildlife and pastoralist communities during the region’s punishing dry seasons. As climate change intensifies droughts across the Horn of Africa, this vital water source has become an indispensable refuge, drawing […]

Outrage Erupts Over Wajir MP’s Shocking Vote-Rigging Claims for 2027 Election

In a deeply polarizing and controversial statement, Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Abdi Jehow has ignited a firestorm of condemnation across Kenya after openly declaring that leaders from the North Eastern region are prepared to rig the 2027 General Election to secure President William Ruto’s re-election. The remarks, made during the 60th anniversary celebration of Wajir […]