Uyombo Kilifi County Stories

Kenya moves Sh500 billion nuclear power plant to Siaya after Kilifi resistance, eyes 2034 commissioning
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 03, 2025

The proposed new site is Lwanda Kotieno in Rarieda Constituency, where government officials and political leaders say the local community has shown su...

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.

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...

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,

Isiolo elders slam MCAs for fleeing wards amid Governor Abdi Guyo impeachment storm
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

The elders cast doubt on the MCAs’ claim that they fled Isiolo due to threats to their safety. They argued that the ward representatives’ sudden disap...

Isiolo elders call for dialogue amid Governor Abdi Guyo's impeachment row
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 22, 2025

The elders emphasised that while impeachment is legal, it's " tedious" and risks derailing development and disrupting service delivery.

Chaos at Isiolo Assembly a day after public participation on Governor Guyo's impeachment was cancelled
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jun 18, 2025

The standoff comes a day after the Isiolo County Assembly cancelled a planned public participation forum on the proposed impeachment of Governor Abdi...

Relief for Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo as court halts impeachment proceedings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

The governor is accused of overseeing numerous stalled development projects, failing to meet county revenue targets, and hiring 36 advisors, far above...

Public participation on Isiolo Governor Abdi’s impeachment set for June 18
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jun 14, 2025

The motion, tabled on June 10 by Sericho MCA Abubakar Godana, cites abuse of office, gross misconduct, and financial mismanagement.

Government to proceed with construction of Uyombo Nuclear Plant amid environmental concerns
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 12, 2025

Government Spokesperson Dr Isaac Mwaura assured residents that stringent international safety protocols are being followed to safeguard both public he...

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo faces impeachment motion over abuse of office, misconduct
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jun 11, 2025

MCA Godana told the assembly on Tuesday that the governor had failed to uphold the values of good governance, transparency, and accountability as requ...

Governor Guyo criticised by gender commission over remarks targeting Senator Fatuma
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 03, 2025

The Commission appealed to all leaders, both men and women, to reject sexist and demeaning language directed at women and to challenge its use in publ...

Women senators condemn Governor Guyo over sexist remarks targeting Fatuma Dullo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 02, 2025

In a statement on Monday, the Kenya Women Senators Association, led by Chairperson Senator Veronica Maina, condemned the Governor’s utterances, descri...

Isiolo residents to benefit from Sh770 million community projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 23, 2025

Officials called on the county to support efforts to ensure those displaced or impacted are adequately compensated.

Isiolo governor confirms missing revenue official found alive, warns of rising enforced disappearances
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

Despite the good news, there is still worry about Abdullahi Bosso, who went missing on Friday, May 9, around 1 pm on Kinna-Kulamawe road, reportedly t...

Isiolo governor demands release of missing officials, warns of rise in enforced disappearances
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 16, 2025

Calling on human rights groups, oversight bodies, and citizens to speak out, Abdi said Kenyans must not remain silent in the face of such violations.

Kilifi residents, leaders reject Uyombo Nuclear Power Plant project over safety fears
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 04, 2025

Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro said the community had received extensive advice on the risks associated with nuclear energy and was now more opposed...

KDF, Isiolo leaders to hold talks to resolve longstanding Burat land row
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

Governor Abdi said President William Ruto had earlier instructed the former Defence CS to resolve the matter, but the process was derailed.

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.

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