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 […]
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. […]
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| 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, a highly anticipated closed-door meeting in Nairobi’s South C on August 6, 2025, intended to mend fences among Isiolo’s opposition leadership, imploded in a spectacular display of disunity, betrayal, and political scheming. What began as an attempt to unify key opposition figures against Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo’s administration […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
