Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo has extended an olive branch to his rivals after surviving an impeachment at the Senate, calling for unity among leaders in the county.
Governor Guyo said the Senate verdict gives a window for healing and a chance for leaders to rise above their differences by pushing for reconciliation and prioritising development instead of politicking.
One of the accusations levelled against the former Nairobi County Assembly majority leader by MCAs in the impeachment motion was making discriminatory remarks against other clans residing in Isiolo and sowing discord in the community.
However, Mr Guyo has said the time for blame and polarisation is over, adding that the time for unity and progress is now and the county leaders must now move forward together.
He said that regardless of diverse background, origin, or political affiliation, leaders and residents must now embrace their shared identity.
“Our residents are looking to us for leadership, not division. Let us unite our efforts, channel our energy into service delivery, and ensure that every corner of Isiolo feels the impact of good governance. The time for blame and polarisation is over; the time for unity and progress is now,” said Governor Guyo.
“I therefore urge all elected leaders in Isiolo, from MCAs, MPs, and our senator to come together, rise above our differences, and prioritise the development and well-being of our people,” he added.
The failed ouster attempt laid bare deep-rooted dysfunction within the Isiolo County Assembly where 16 out of 18 MCAs voted in favour of removing the governor, a telling signal of the strained relationship between the executive and the assembly.
Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo (left) with his legal counsel Eric Theuri before the Senate Nairobi on July 8, 2025 during his impeachment hearing.
Photo credit: Dennis Onsongo | Nation Media Group
The impeachment saga also unearthed a troubling power struggle within the county assembly, which now has two speakers and two clerks.
In a recent gazette notice, Mr Salad Guracha, signing off as the Assembly’s clerk, declared Abdullahi Jaldesa as the new assembly speaker, replacing Mohamed Koto—the same speaker who presided over the impeachment.
Yet, earlier, Mr Koto had suspended Mr Guracha from office and appointed a temporary replacement but a court later reinstated MR Guracha, further fuelling the legitimacy crisis.
Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo revealed that Mr Jaldesa was allegedly elected speaker by just two MCAs, yet the appointment was gazetted by the Government Printer.
“The Government Printer, a very sensitive department in this country, gazetted a speaker elected by only two members of the Assembly,” Ms Dullo said on the Senate floor.
The unfolding confusion has drawn concern over the stability of county governance, with calls intensifying for institutional reform, reconciliation, and renewed focus on service delivery.
While delivering the verdict, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi called on Governor Guyo to push for unity in the county by mending the cracks witnessed among the leadership, culminating in the impeachment at the county assembly.
He said the verdict by the Senate to throw out the impeachment case on a technicality was not a win but a postponement of the same, a case that might happen again should unity not be embraced.
