Governor Guyo Visits Wounded Somali Elder at the Hospital Highlighting Unity and Resolve After Assassination Attempt

In a powerful display of solidarity and leadership, Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan, widely known as Guyo, made a poignant visit on Friday to Idle Hassan, the Secretary General of the Somali Council of Elders, who is recovering in a private hospital in Meru after surviving a harrowing assassination attempt. The attack, which occurred near […]

Isiolo on Edge: MRQ Confronts Governor Guyo’s Claims As Unresolved Violence Surges

In a chilling escalation of violence that has gripped Isiolo County, the shooting of Mzee Idle Hassan, Secretary General of the Somali Council of Elders, near Jamia Mosque on Thursday evening has sparked outrage and heightened tensions. Isiolo County Assembly Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto(MRQ) has publicly condemned the attack, extending heartfelt sympathies to the respected […]

Attempted Assassination of Somali Elder Shocks Isiolo: Leaders Demand Swift Justice Amid Rising Tensions

Isiolo, Kenya| The brutal shooting of Mzee Idle Hassan, Secretary General of the Somali Council of Elders, near Jamia Mosque in Isiolo’s Central Business District (CBD) has plunged the county into a state of fear and outrage. The revered elder, a staunch supporter of Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo, was gunned down at approximately 8:00 p.m. […]

Mumina Bonaya Condemns Brutal Shooting of Somali Elder Amid Rising Violence in Isiolo

Isiolo, Kenya| In a chilling escalation of violence in Isiolo County, Mzee Hassan Idle, the respected Secretary General of the Somali Council of Elders, was brutally shot multiple times near the Jamia Mosque in the heart of Isiolo’s Central Business District (CBD). The attack, which left the elder critically injured, has sparked outrage and heightened […]

Assassination Attempt Rocks Isiolo: Somali Council of Elders Leader Shot Near Jamia Mosque

Isiolo, Kenya| A shocking act of violence has shattered the calm of Isiolo town, as Mzee Idle Hassan, the long-serving Secretary General of the Somali Council of Elders, was brutally shot multiple times by unknown assailants near the iconic Jamia Mosque in the heart of Isiolo’s Central Business District (CBD). The attack, which occurred around […]

Mumina Bonaya Spearheads Digital Revolution in Isiolo: A Bold Push for Universal Connectivity

In a relentless pursuit to bridge the digital divide in Isiolo County, Woman Representative Mumina Bonaya has taken a decisive step forward by convening a high-stakes follow-up meeting with Paul Kiarge, Director of the Universal Service Fund (USF) at the Communications Authority of Kenya. The meeting, held on August 7, 2025, underscores Bonaya’s unwavering commitment […]

Unmasking the Power Play: Banticha Exposes Roba’s Political Machinations in Isiolo’s Leadership Crisis

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 […]

Senator Dullo Demands Urgent Probe into Brutal Abduction and Assault of Former Isiolo Health Official

In a powerful address during a Senate session on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo called for an immediate and thorough investigation into the chilling abduction and brutal assault of Abdirahman Mohamed Ibrahim, the former Chief Officer for Medical Services in Isiolo County. The incident, which occurred on June 13, 2025, has raised […]

Isiolo Somali Elders Decry Unjust Targeting of National Somali Leaders in Local Political Feud

Isiolo, Kenya| In a powerful and impassioned address, the Isiolo Somali Council of Elders, under the leadership of Abdullahi Shariff and Idle Hassan, has issued a scathing rebuke against what they describe as the unwarranted and divisive targeting of prominent national Somali figures in the county’s escalating political disputes. The elders’ statement, delivered during a […]

Isiolo’s Protest Fiasco: A Politicized Flop or a Symptom of Deeper Tensions?

In the heart of Kenya’s arid north, Isiolo County was poised for what organizers billed as a citizen-led demonstration against local governance issues. However, the much-hyped protest, anticipated to channel public frustration over the county’s speakership row and recently passed budget, quickly unraveled into a chaotic, politicized spectacle that failed to resonate with the masses. […]