Isiolo Leadership Crisis Deepens as County Assembly Defies Court Orders to Impeach Governor Guyo

Isiolo, Kenya| In a stunning show of defiance against the judiciary, the Isiolo County Assembly has moved forward with the impeachment of Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan Guyo, despite multiple standing court orders that explicitly barred the process. The politically charged maneuver, led by Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto, has thrust the arid northern county into a […]

Isiolo Speaker’s Firearm Seized Amid Impeachment Controversy

In a dramatic escalation of tensions in Isiolo County, the Speaker of the County Assembly, Mohamed Roba Qoto, has been disarmed by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), sparking a firestorm of accusations, political intrigue, and public debate. Qoto, a polarizing figure at the center of an ongoing impeachment saga targeting Governor Abdi […]

Calls for Mediation Grow as Isiolo Elders & Professionals Oppose Governor Guyo’s Impeachment

Isiolo, Kenya| Amid escalating political uncertainty in Isiolo County, a coalition of Somali professionals and the respected Council of Elders has issued a strong appeal for restraint, urging County Assembly Members (MCAs) and stakeholders to pursue alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms rather than push forward with the impeachment of Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo. The elders […]

Youth Leader Slams MCAs for Push to Impeach Governor Guyo, Calls for Unity in Isiolo

Isiolo, Kenya| A brewing political storm in Isiolo County has sparked heated debate, with former youth leader Nuru Juma, popularly known as Juma Boy, fiercely criticizing local Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) for their push to impeach Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan, widely referred to as Governor Guyo. In a passionate interview with Nagaa FM, […]

Human Rights Lawyer Warns Isiolo Against “Historical Mistake” in Governor Guyo’s Impeachment Push

Isiolo, Kenya| A prominent human rights lawyer and advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Kana Golicha Duba, has condemned the looming impeachment of Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan(Guyo), terming it a “historical mistake” that risks destabilizing the county and undermining the will of the people. In a strongly worded open letter addressed to residents […]

Mumina Bonaya Calls for Unity Amid Isiolo Assembly’s Impeachment Controversy

Isiolo County, Kenya| As political tensions flare in Isiolo County over an impeachment motion against Governor Guyo Abdi Ibrahim, Women Representative Mumina Bonaya has emerged as a steadfast advocate for unity, dialogue, and constitutional integrity. Her measured yet impassioned response to the unfolding crisis underscores her commitment to fostering collaboration among leaders and prioritizing the […]

Governor Guyo Faces Impeachment Over Alleged Misconduct and Mismanagement

Isiolo, Kenya| On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, a motion to impeach Isiolo County Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo was tabled at the Isiolo County Assembly, intensifying scrutiny of his leadership. In an unprecedented show of unity, 17 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), including Majority Leader and Garbatulla MCA Abdirashid Ali (Gira), endorsed the petition to […]

Speaker Roba Signals Rift with Governor Guyo, Slams Leadership Failures in Devolution

Isiolo, Kenya| A seismic shift in Isiolo County’s political landscape unfolded during this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations in Oldonyiro, as County Assembly Speaker Mohamed Roba launched a scathing critique of the county’s leadership, branding it a failure of devolution. In a speech that has sparked widespread speculation, Roba decried rampant corruption, mismanagement of public resources, […]

Isiolo Speaker Leads Charge for Environmental Justice and Community Rights at KDF Climate Forum

In a powerful demonstration of leadership on climate resilience and community advocacy, the Speaker of the Isiolo County Assembly, Mohamed Roba Qoto, OGW, CSMP(R), M.ISMI, joined top national and regional leaders at a high-level climate action and environmental security forum led by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) at Shambani Spring, Isiolo. The forum, held under […]