isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo Stories

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...

Parents, board lock Isiolo Boys principal's office in protest against new hire
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 13, 2024

The education stakeholders are said to have suggested to the TSC and MoE officials that Deputy Principal Wario Guyo take over in an acting capacity un...

Isiolo flagged for operating 13 accounts outside Central Bank
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 08, 2024

Regulations require that county government bank accounts be opened and maintained at the Central Bank of Kenya, except for imprest accounts for petty...

Pupils with disabilities at Isiolo school risk dropping out for lack of learning materials
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 20, 2024

Their biggest challenge is the lack of braille that assists the visually impaired in writing as well as white cans that enable them to move from one p...

Senate Committee orders special audit of funds in Isiolo County
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2024

Isiolo Governor Abdi Hassan Guyo appeared before the committee to account for the county's expenditures on bursaries, emergency funds, and funds alloc...

Isiolo religious leaders seek help for 1,800 families displaced by floods
Waweru Wairimu  |  May 08, 2024

The government must ensure temporary shelters are available, and have adequate supplies, before asking residents to move, Interfaith Network says.

State, Dutch gov't launch Sh2.5bn climate resilience project in three ASAL counties
Waweru Wairimu  |  May 07, 2024

The project also has a research component, whose knowledge will guide and inform the project implementation and promote innovation and learning for th...

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