Governor Issa Timamy Stories

Lamu’s King Fahd Hospital makes history with first laparoscopic kidney cancer surgery
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 13, 2025

Previously available only in major cities like Mombasa—where it can cost more than Sh450,000—the surgery was completed in Lamu for just Sh180,000.

Isiolo County Commissioner warns against politicising security amidst tensions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The commissioner said criminals were taking advantage of the ongoing political standoff to commit offences, and warned that politicians were also expl...

Governors sound alarm as pending bills balloon to Sh172 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

Council of Governors (CoG) chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi said unpaid bills had reached Sh172.51 billion by the end of the financial year, with Nairobi C...

Governors seek Sh7.8 billion annual funding to absorb 8,287 UHC staff into county payrolls
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 11, 2025

The Ministry of Health announced in May that all UHC staff would officially be transferred to county governments by July 1, 2025.

Counties raise Sh45.91 billion in own-source revenue in 2024/25, marking 11 per cent growth
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 10, 2025

The CoG chair confirmed that the full Sh400.26 billion had since been disbursed, in addition to Sh16.27 billion in conditional allocations from develo...

"My focus now is unity and development", Governor Guyo says after surviving impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 09, 2025

Shortly after the Senate voted to terminate the proceedings against him, Guyo said the outcome was a strong reminder that truth and justice would alwa...

Isiolo is bleeding: Senator Fatuma Dullo warns after Governor Abdi Guyo’s impeachment dismissal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 08, 2025

Senator Fatuma Dullo condemned the Senate’s decision to terminate the impeachment process at the preliminary stage, arguing that it robbed the public...

Kingi warns Isiolo governor to rebuild trust, not celebrate, after Senate impeachment reprieve
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 08, 2025

Kingi urged the governor to treat the development as a second chance, advising him to resist the temptation to chest-thump and instead prioritise reco...

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo survives impeachment as Senate dismisses case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 08, 2025

31 elected senators representing county delegations supported the motion to uphold the objection, effectively ending the impeachment proceedings. Twel...

Guyo's lawyers urge Senate to dismiss case citing High Court nullification, doctored documents
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 08, 2025

The former LSK boss told senators that the Hansard refers to an Assembly sitting on June 26, 2025, at 2:30 pm, yet the official notice issued by the S...

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo pleads not guilty to all three impeachment charges in Senate trial
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 08, 2025

The governor is accussed of employing a bloated workforce and ignored the guidelines for creating offices within the County Public Service.

Lamu residents to benefit as county opens eye unit, upgrades referral hospital
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 08, 2025

The Mokowe eye unit, the first in the county, was officially opened this week to provide consultations, treatment of eye conditions, surgical procedur...

Ten Nyamira MCAs expelled for missing eight consecutive sittings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 08, 2025

The removal of the ten adds fuel to the already boiling crisis in Nyamira County Assembly, which has in recent months been split into rival camps each...

Watch: Senate begins impeachment trial against Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 08, 2025

Sixteen out of 18 MCAs voted to impeach Governor Guyo, accusing him of abuse of office, gross misconduct, and violations of the Constitution and other...

Nairobi unveils bold compliance, digitisation drive to fund Sh44.6 billion budget without raising taxes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 06, 2025

The county expects these measures to generate billions in revenue by unlocking dormant property value, enforcing timely payments, and broadening the t...

Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza named UMP party leader
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 05, 2025

Other changes include the appointment of Miriam Karwira Guantai as national chairperson, replacing Samuel John Njagi, and Robert Murega Rimberia as se...

Road Maintenance Levy Fund: Counties score big as Treasury disburses Sh3.6 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2025

The funds, released on June 30, represent 35 per cent of the total Sh10.52 billion allocation owed to counties.

Mercy Mwangangi to face Senate over Sh9 billion SHA debt to counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2025

The committee wants a clear breakdown of the outstanding balances, a payment schedule, and the current status of remittances to all 47 counties.

City Hall targets unapproved developments in drive to collect Sh5 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 04, 2025

The law is expected to pave the way for a comprehensive mapping and documentation of all properties within the city to ensure developers and landowner...

Former MCA files petition to impeach Governor Sakaja over gross misconduct, abuse of office
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 03, 2025

Achar claims Sakaja abused his powers by allegedly hiring criminal gangs on June 17 to disrupt peaceful anti-government protests in Nairobi, saying th...

Senators back plan to give municipalities control over their own revenue
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 03, 2025

Senator Osotsi urged Governor Mutai to submit the proposal through the Council of Governors so that a structured review of the Urban Areas and Cities...

Senate slashes county executive spending by Sh10.34 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 03, 2025

County bosses have pushed back, saying the cost of running county operations has gone up due to inflation, high fuel prices, and other economic pressu...

Nairobi water utility records historic Sh11.7 billion in annual revenue amid service reforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 02, 2025

NCWSC Chairman Arnold Karanja attributed the sharp revenue rise to better infrastructure, upgraded systems, and consistent growth year after year.

Nairobi hits record Sh13.7 billion revenue in 2024/25, surpassing last year by Sh1 billion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

The county credits the record-breaking performance to enhanced collection efforts, the adoption of digital systems, and stricter enforcement targeting...

High Court overturns suspension of Isiolo County clerk, citing procedural irregularities
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 01, 2025

The court found that the board, which has the legal mandate to discipline the clerk, has not sat to initiate a disciplinary process against him.

Court extends settlement talks in Okoth Obado’s Sh505 million graft case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 01, 2025

According to the ODPP, Sh256,703,688 was received from the Migori County government by entities registered after Okoth Obado became governor, by his f...

Senate to hear Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo's impeachment in plenary on July 8 and 9
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2025

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi issued the directive on Monday, saying the impeachment process would proceed before the full House as provided for under A...

Mogadishu mayor launches reconstruction of Zoobe Road to restore key infrastructure after floods
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 29, 2025

Zoobe Road was among the hardest hit by recent storms that swept through Mogadishu, killing nearly 10 people and causing extensive damage to roads and...

Senate to hear Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo's impeachment despite court declaring process illegal
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jun 28, 2025

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, in a gazette notice dated June 27, 2025, confirmed the sitting will begin at 10:00 am in the Senate Chamber, after receiv...

Court rules Governor Abdi Guyo impeachment is null and void
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 27, 2025

Previously, the same court had issued temporary conservatory orders restraining the County Assembly and its Speaker from proceeding with the planned i...

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