Senator Fatuma Dullo has reignited controversy by pushing Isiolo County into the national spotlight—again. Her latest Senate petition, alleging Governor Abdi Guyo orchestrated chaos during President Ruto’s development tour, reeks of political opportunism. However, this marks her fourth attempt since 2023 to weaponize Senate oversight against Guyo, her longtime rival.
Previously, accusations of financial mismanagement, nepotism, and stalled projects collapsed under scrutiny. Now, her sabotage claims defy logic: Why would a governor undermine an event showcasing his own achievements?
The presidential tour was Guyo’s triumph. His administration secured Ksh 1.15 billion for critical projects: 200 affordable homes, a Ksh 500 million agro-processing hub, and expanded electricity access. Consequently, sabotaging them would be political suicide.
Yet Dullo insists Guyo fueled the chaos to “deflect scrutiny.” In contrast, Isiolo elders reject this outright. “Only a fool destroys his own harvest,” said one elder. “Instead, the real saboteurs are outsiders threatened by Guyo’s success.”
For instance, a leaked video shows Senator Dullo—not Guyo—vowing to unleash “brimstone fire” on critics. Additionally, financial records trace payments to agitators via accounts linked to Marsabit Governor, Senator Ali Roba and Dullo’s allies.
Meanwhile, witnesses confirm Guyo’s supporters shielded the President’s delegation. They used vehicle sunroofs to amplify pro-development messages and drown out hired hecklers. “Therefore, Guyo’s team saved the event,” said a local organizer. “Why sabotage what you worked to protect?”
Over time, Dullo’s tactics reveal a pattern. In 2023, she accused Guyo of fund misuse—auditors found nothing. Later, in 2024, she blamed him for delayed water projects—contractors admitted faults.
Today, she ignores testimony praising Guyo’s crowd control to paint him as a villain. “Ultimately, this isn’t oversight—it’s vendetta,” said a Guyo ally. “After losing the 2022 governor race, they can’t accept defeat.”
Looking ahead, analysts see a 2027 playbook. By keeping Guyo under Senate probes, Dullo aims to dent his credibility while positioning herself as Isiolo’s “savior.” Yet residents see through the theatrics.
“Specifically, we need jobs, not Senate drama,” said a trader near the new industrial park. Although President Ruto’s vow to bypass “noise” offers hope, prolonged political warfare risks scaring investors.
In conclusion, the truth is clear: Guyo’s rivals, not Guyo himself, endangered Isiolo’s progress. As a result, the Senate must now choose—validate baseless claims or prioritize the county’s future.
For Isiolo’s sake, it’s time to end this cycle of political sabotage.
