In the annals of history, Julius Caesar’s audacious crossing of the Rubicon River stands as a philosophical emblem of irrevocable courage—a point of no return where one man’s resolve defied the odds, reshaping empires. “Alea iacta est,” he declared: the die is cast. Fast-forward to the unforgiving political landscapes of northern Kenya, where a modern-day […]
Isiolo, Kenya| In a landmark ruling that has sent shockwaves through Isiolo County’s political landscape, the High Court has delivered a resounding affirmation of Abdullahi Jaldesa Banticha‘s position as Speaker of the Isiolo County Assembly. Presiding Judge S. Chirchir dismissed a challenge mounted by former Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto (MRQ), reinforcing Banticha’s legitimacy and dealing […]
The Duo Mesmerized the PAC Even Amid Dullo’s Partisan Grilling Nairobi, Kenya| In a highly charged session before the Senate Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Isiolo County Assembly Speaker Abdullahi Banticha and Clerk Salad Boru delivered a composed, evidence-backed defence of the assembly’s financial governance, highlighting significant progress on audit queries for the 2023/2024 financial year. […]
Isiolo Politics | Senate Public Accounts Committee | Abdullahi Jaldesa Banticha | Fatuma Dhullo | Governor Abdi Guyo Isiolo, Kenya| In what has become the most humiliating public confirmation of a fallen political career, the Senate of Kenya has formally referred to the controversial Mohamed Roba Qoto (MRQ) as the “Former Speaker of Isiolo County […]
•This Comes Amid Governor Impeachment Tensions In a dramatic escalation of political unrest in Kenya’s Isiolo County, authorities have apprehended four individuals, including two prominent former Members of Parliament from Isiolo South, in connection with the recent vandalism of the Isiolo County Assembly. The arrests underscore the deepening divisions within the region’s political landscape, where […]
Homa Bay, Kenya| In the bustling corridors of the 12th Devolution Conference, where Kenya’s county leaders converge to chart the future of decentralized governance, Isiolo County Assembly Speaker Abdullahi Jaldesa Banticha has emerged as a vocal defender of his legitimacy and a fierce critic of political opportunism. As the conference unfolds from August 12 to […]
In a riveting escalation of Isiolo County’s political saga, County Assembly Speaker Abdullahi Banticha has launched a scathing counteroffensive against the former speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto(MRQ), accusing him of orchestrating a calculated political witch-hunt under the guise of leadership restructuring and impeachment efforts. This unfolding drama, steeped in ambition and rivalry, lays bare a deepening […]
Isiolo, Kenya| In a bold and unequivocal statement, Isiolo County Assembly Speaker Abdullahi Jaldesa Banticha has declared the recent attempt to remove Assembly Clerk Salad Boru null and void, branding it an illegal maneuver orchestrated by former Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto and his allies. The announcement, made during a fiery interview on Nagaa Radio’s Prime […]
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 […]
Nairobi, Kenya| In a fiery press briefing held in Nairobi on July 21, 2025, a coalition of prominent Isiolo leaders, led by former Governor Godana Doyo, County Assembly Speaker Abdullahi Banticha, Woman Representative Mumina Bonaya, former Isiolo South MP Abdi Koropu, and Development Consultant Dr. Abduba Molu Ido, raised serious concerns over what they described […]
