15/07/2025
🟥MRQ’s Return Ignites Isiolo Town with Celebration and Calls for Unity
Isiolo Town came alive on July 15, 2025, as hundreds of residents lined the streets to welcome County Assembly Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto, popularly known as "Sharif Abo" (Honourable Father). The vibrant procession, marked by ululating women, youths on motorbikes, and elders offering blessings, highlighted the strong community support for Roba following weeks of political tension in Isiolo County. His return, celebrated with a convoy and a song composed in his honor, underscored his influence amid ongoing leadership disputes and a recently halted impeachment motion against Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo.
The County Assembly’s attempt to impeach Governor Guyo, initiated on June 10, 2025, and dismissed by the Senate on July 8, 2025, for lack of certified evidence, had fueled divisions within the county. Roba, who faced his own challenges, including a brief arrest and a contested ouster as speaker, used his homecoming to call for reconciliation. In a social media statement, he acknowledged the Senate’s decision, noting lessons learned by the assembly and urging a return to normalcy to focus on serving Isiolo’s residents. The ongoing leadership wrangles, including a rival speaker’s gazettement, remain unresolved, with court hearings set for July 17, 2025.
Roba’s message of unity resonates with Governor Guyo’s recent call to prioritize development over political strife. As Isiolo grapples with challenges like water scarcity and stalled projects, residents hope this moment signals a turning point. With court cases pending and the assembly divided, Roba’s leadership will be crucial in fostering stability and delivering progress for the county.
•Isiolo Town Celebrates Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto’s Triumphant Return Amid Alleged Political Reconciliation Isiolo, Kenya| Isiolo Town was awash with jubilation and vibrant energy as hundreds of residents poured into the streets to welcome back County Assembly Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto(MRQ), aff...
