Burat Ward MCA Nicholas Lorot is recovering after gunmen shot him in Isiolo Town on Tuesday evening. The attack near Northern Galaxy has fueled concerns over rising insecurity in the region. Witnesses said Lorot had stepped out of a meeting with Odonyiro MCA and Deputy Speaker David Lemantile when an armed assailant approached his parked...
Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan’s legal battle with the Senate has exposed deeper concerns about devolution and governance in Kenya. The High Court ruling in Petition No. E006 of 2024 reaffirmed the Senate’s oversight role. However, critical points in the judgment challenge the legitimacy of the push for his arrest. While the Governor’s application was...
Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo faced fierce backlash from angry residents during a recent visit to the town’s central business district. Crowds chanted, “Tumechoka na Fitina, Tumechoka na Siasa Duni” (We are tired of schemes, we are tired of poor politics), expressing frustration over her twelve years of perceived neglect in meaningful development. In a tense...
Kenya faces significant financial risks from recent amendments to the Conflict of Interest Bill. If approved by the National Assembly, these changes could undermine ongoing cases against former governors and their families. Senator Fatuma Dullo, a strong advocate for these amendments, has faced criticism for alleged double standards, particularly for aggressively scrutinizing Governor Abdi Ibrahim...
