Governor Abdi Guyo Stories

Land ownership boost for Isiolo Central residents as governor issues allotment letters
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2025

The governor said that giving people land documents was not just about ownership but also about giving them the power to improve their lives and parti...

A call to resist? Isiolo governor sparks debate over controversial remarks on demolitions
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 12, 2025

In expressing solidarity with the victims of the demolitions, Governor Abdi pledged his administration’s support to restore their rights and dignity.

Isiolo Governor condemns demolition of homes, accuses Isiolo OCS of abuse of power
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2025

The demolitions, carried out by police officers under the command of the Isiolo Officer Commanding Station (OCS) on Friday, left scores of residents h...

Isiolo Airport incomplete after 14 years, requires additional Sh4.8 billion for full operation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

Although the airport currently allows for non-scheduled flights like helicopters, Chirchir said flooding has damaged parts of the runway, making it un...

Ghost shareholding, fake loans used to steal Sh82.3 million from Energy Sacco - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 27, 2025

The fraud, which occurred between January 2016 and June 2021, was uncovered by Reuben Gitahi & Associates Forensic Services, a firm hired by Energy Sa...

Political firestorm as Governor Abdi, Senator Fatuma trade blame over Ruto's Isiolo heckling
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Governor Abdi defended the arrests made after the incident, dismissing claims that innocent youth were being targeted while individuals linked to coun...

Isiolo County increases water budget by 24%, targets sustainable solutions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2024

The county has already drilled and equipped 36 boreholes in various locations, including Dadachabasa and Merti-Lakole.

Police and youth in Kamukunji’s California Ward team up to tackle crime
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 07, 2024

The collaboration between a local police station and community leaders aims to provide meaningful opportunities for young people

Isiolo residents protest demanding better roads and health care
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 02, 2024

The protests were spearheaded by residents from Bulla Pesa Ward, who marched to the County Secretary Dadhe Boru's office to present their grievances.

Isiolo leaders discuss security, development in meeting with DP Kindiki
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

One of the key issue raised was the need to conclude the recruitment of the National Police Reservists.

Isiolo steps up security as bandit attacks claim lives, Governor Guyo pledges justice
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 10, 2024

The attacks, which took place in the Hola Bule and Bojidare areas, involved armed assailants who stole livestock and fired upon residents, leaving the...

Reports of ghost workers haunt Isiolo County as payroll leaks, leaders claim lives in danger
Amina Wako  |  Nov 01, 2024

The controversy has ignited an uproar from 11 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) and Senator Fatuma Dullo, who assert that their lives are now in d...

Governor Guyo grilled by Senate, slapped with Sh500,000 fine for failing to honour summons
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2024

Abdi, who claimed that he failed to honour the summons due to nationwide Gen-Z protests which could endanger his safety, was again slapped with a Sh50...

Senators demand arrest of 'rogue governors' who snub committee summons
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 21, 2024

Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua proposed that the Senate consider passing a resolution requiring the IG to arrest such errant governors and bring them befo...

Kingi wants police to arrest Isiolo governor for snubbing Senate summons
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 15, 2024

The Speaker outlined several instances where Guyo failed to appear, including an April 12, 2024 summons by the County Public Accounts Committee.

SuperSport crew member shot dead in Nigeria while on Afcon assignment
Amina Wako  |  Oct 11, 2024

Nigeria's southeast is embroiled in violence, which the government blames on a separatist group which campaigns for the secession of a part of southea...

Isiolo governor reshuffles county Cabinet in bid to improve service delivery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2024

Governor Abdi said the reshuffle was meant to align his Cabinet for better performance.

Senate committee seeks arrest of Isiolo Governor Abdi for ignoring summons
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2024

The Labour Committee’s decision comes amid numerous similar summons from various Senate committees, including the Health Committee.

Isiolo health promoters demand payment of stipends, threaten to stage protests at county offices
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 06, 2024

The irate public health workers threatened to march to the county headquarters offices in Isiolo town to demand their dues if the county government fa...

Lawyer petitions court to halt build and lease deal allowing foreign firm take over JKIA
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 30, 2024

KAA had argued that they had obtained cabinet approval for the JKIA Medium Term Investments Plan covering the upgrade of the passenger terminal buildi...

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