Governor Abdi Guyo impeachment Stories

Isiolo leaders ask Ruto to discipline officials fueling political unrest in the county
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 22, 2025

The leaders demanded that Ruto crack down on the individuals responsible for the growing tensions, warning that continued silence from the top leaders...

Gachagua claims over 40 NIS agents trailing him during US tour, cites safety concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

Gachagua said the agents’ presence was intrusive and posed a serious threat to both his safety and that of his delegation.

Governor Guyo warns leaders against politicising Isiolo tragedies, calls for unity and peace
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

The Governor acknowledged the county had seen a spike in isolated killings in recent weeks, which he said had created fear and uncertainty among resid...

Isiolo MCAs return to tense assembly as failed governor’s impeachment triggers leadership changes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 16, 2025

The failed impeachment attempt has triggered a wave of political realignments and disciplinary actions within the Isiolo assembly.

Ex-DP Rigathi Gachagua launches DCP’s diaspora office in Seattle
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 14, 2025

The office, dubbed the North Pacific Chapter Satellite Office, was launched on Monday, with Gachagua presiding over the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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...

Gachagua to Ruto: Nobody wants to overthrow you, let's meet at the ballot
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2025

Gachagua insisted that their campaign is grounded in the Constitution and not aimed at destabilising the government.

"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.

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...

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...

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...

Isiolo MCAs dismiss gazette notice naming new speaker
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 28, 2025

They claimed that no formal sitting of the Assembly took place to elect a new Speaker and insisted that Mohamed Roba remains the duly elected Speaker...

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...

Gachagua to Ruto: Resign or face voters in 2027
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 28, 2025

Gachagua said Ruto should stop dismissing nationwide calls for his exit and instead offer a clear way forward.

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...

Isiolo County Assembly impeaches Governor Abdi Guyo over abuse of office and misconduct
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 26, 2025

In a Thursday statement, the Isiolo County Assembly said 16 of the 18 MCAs present voted to impeach Governor Abdio,

High Court to rule July 31 on legality of Kindiki's Deputy President appointment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 21, 2025

The development follows a May 9 decision by the Court of Appeal that declared a previous bench—appointed by Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu to ha...

Fresh twist in Gachagua case as petitioners seek his reinstatement as DP and judge’s recusal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 02, 2025

Five petitioners argue that a High Court order issued in October 2024, which suspended the Senate’s resolution to impeach Gachagua and blocked the app...

Court upholds dismissal of Gachagua’s staff after impeachment
Amina Wako  |  May 30, 2025

The judge ruled that the government did not violate the constitutional rights of the affected employees.

Businessman moves to court to stop three-judge bench from hearing Gachagua’s impeachment case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 29, 2025

Aura wants all related matters paused until his application is heard, insisting only a reconstituted bench can deliver justice in such a high-stakes c...

Gachagua defends election chaos remarks, blames Ruto allies for "misinterpretation"
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 29, 2025

Gachagua says his statements were taken out of context, insisting he only meant that President William Ruto would lose the election regardless of who...

CJ Koome retains three-judge bench to hear Gachagua petitions
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 23, 2025

On May 9, the Court of Appeal overturned Deputy CJ Philomena Mwilu's decision to appoint a three-judge bench to hear consolidated petitions filed by t...

Lawyer files petition to stop withdrawal of Rigathi Gachagua impeachment cases
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 20, 2025

Maleya, in response, insists that since the petitions raised critical constitutional and governance issues, they should not be withdrawn and instead b...

Gachagua reveals why Ruto’s photos still hang in his home: ‘A constant reminder of betrayal’
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

According to Gachagua, the decision to keep President Ruto's photos was deliberate, meant to constantly remind him not to trust people blindly.

From power to peace: Gachagua finds joy in rural life after impeachment as DP
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

If his impeachment was intended to end his political journey, Gachagua sees it instead as the start of a new, more purposeful chapter—one that begins...

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