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 […]

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 […]

Wajir High School Marks 60 Years of Excellence with Vibrant Diamond Jubilee Celebration

On Saturday, July 12, 2025, Wajir High School, the oldest educational institution in Kenya’s former North Eastern Province, celebrated its 60th anniversary with a grand Diamond Jubilee that brought together alumni, students, educators, and leaders in a powerful display of unity, pride, and commitment to education. The event, hosted by the Wajir High School Alumni […]

Five MCAs Defect to Governor Guyo, Cementing His Leadership and Ending Impeachment Threats

In a significant political realignment in Isiolo County, five Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) have defected from the camp of former Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto (MRQ) and pledged their allegiance to Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo. This development, announced on July 12, 2025, has bolstered the governor’s support base, effectively quashing any lingering threats of […]

Nairobi Court Declines to Suspend Abdullahi Banticha’s Appointment as Isiolo County Assembly Speaker

In a significant development in Isiolo County’s ongoing political saga, a Nairobi court on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, declined to suspend the gazette notice appointing Abdullahi Jaldesa Banticha as the new Speaker of the Isiolo County Assembly. The ruling, delivered by Justice Bahati Mwamuye at the Milimani Law Courts, followed a petition by the activist […]

“Keep Off Our County Affairs!”: Isiolo Elders Issue Stern Warning to Senator Ali Roba and Governor Mohamud Ali

Isiolo, Kenya| In a powerful display of unity and resolve, the Council of Elders from all communities in Isiolo County convened today to celebrate the Senate’s dismissal of an impeachment motion against Governor Abdi Guyo. The gathering, marked by calls for peace, harmony, and constructive dialogue, also served as a platform to issue a stern […]

New Isiolo County Assembly Speaker Abdullahi Banticha Takes Office, Vows to Restore Order and Unity

Isiolo, Kenya| In a significant step toward stabilizing governance in Isiolo County, the newly elected Speaker of the Isiolo County Assembly, Abdullahi Banticha Jaldesa, officially assumed office today at the County Assembly Grounds. His arrival marks a pivotal moment for the region, as he pledges to restore order, foster unity, and prioritize development following a […]

Of Thrones and Thorns: Isiolo’s Speaker Saga Unmasks a Tale of Betrayal, Power, and Legal Wrath

Isiolo, Kenya| In the sun-scorched plains of Isiolo, a political tempest brews, shaking the very foundations of county governance. A courtroom petition now grips the public imagination, unraveling what many see as an audacious attempt to bend the law for personal conquest—at the heart of it, the embattled former Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto, and the […]