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 […]
Nairobi, Kenya| What was meant to symbolize a proud family milestone and regional unity quickly descended into a heated political showdown in Isiolo County. Former Isiolo County Assembly Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto (commonly known as MRQ) has once again thrust himself into the spotlight with a fiery outburst against President William Ruto during a ceremony […]
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 […]
Isiolo, Kenya| A fierce battle over the leadership of the Isiolo County Assembly has sparked intense debate, with prominent local voice Wakili Dharartu emerging as a staunch defender of Speaker Abdullahi Jaldesa Banticha’s legitimate authority. In a powerful and impassioned statement, Dharartu has condemned former Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto (MRQ) for what she describes as […]
In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves through Isiolo County’s political landscape, a key insider from the camp of former Speaker Mohammed Roba Qoto (MRQ) has defected, revealing explosive details about a meticulously orchestrated but ultimately unsuccessful plot to unseat Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan, popularly known as Guyo. The defector, influential blogger […]
•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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
