Court Halts UDM’s Expulsion of Isiolo MCAs, Shields Governor Guyo’s Allies in Political Showdown

In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves through Isiolo’s volatile political landscape, the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has issued a landmark ruling, suspending the United Democratic Movement’s (UDM) controversial decision to expel two nominated Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), Amina Enow Omar and Fauzia Jibril Bore. The tribunal’s decision, delivered […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Court Reinstates Isiolo County Assembly Clerk in Landmark Ruling, Declares Removal Unlawful

Nyeri, Kenya| In a decisive ruling, the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nyeri has ordered the immediate reinstatement of Mr. Salad Boru Guracha as the Clerk of the Isiolo County Assembly, declaring his removal by Speaker Mohammed Roba Qoto as unlawful and procedurally defective. The judgment, delivered by Justice Onesmus Makau, underscores significant breaches […]