WASO Chronicles

18/09/2025

UK police have arrested Baptist minister James Grote outside his church in London after he held a sign that read, "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action."

14/09/2025

H.E Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan's RIVALS SCRAMBLE FOR LEFTOVERS:

In the wild, when the lion, the King of the Jungle, brings down a kill, he drinks deeply of the blood, tears out the heart, savors the softest flesh, and then walks away with unhurried majesty. From a distance, hyenas, vultures, and scavengers watch in restless silence, knowing their turn comes only when the lion has had his fill. Once the lion withdraws, they rush in desperation, clawing and snapping for scraps of what remains.

Such is the story of Isiolo politics in the wake of Governor Abdi Guyo’s stormy revival. After the failed impeachment, when the Governor went underground, his rivals mistook silence for defeat. They rallied in shadows, weaving knots of intrigue, financing chaos, and even sponsoring violence in a desperate attempt to topple him. Yet, like the lion biding its time, the Governor watched, dismantled their plots one by one, and refused to be dragged into provocation. He reached out instead for peace, extending olive branches even to those who sought his political ruin.

When the dust of confusion settled, the Governor re-emerged, not in whispers but in thunder. With two-thirds of the Assembly behind him, he marched through Isiolo on Thursday 11th September, in a show of strength unseen in years. Accompanied by leaders of stature and escorted by thousands of jubilant supporters, he rewrote the script his enemies had plotted. What his opponents envisioned as his demise became his coronation.

Adding to this, whispers now fill the air of a revived “Chopper Alliance”, the mighty political force that once swept the 2012 elections in a landslide, uniting Governors Kuti and Doyo in an unstoppable wave. With history seemingly repeating itself, and the alliance breathing anew under the Governors Guyo and Doyo wing, the fate of 2027 appears all but sealed.

Now, the very figures who had dreamt of unseating him find themselves reduced to scavengers, hovering in backstreet lobbies, huddling in miraa bars, scouring for fragments of political relevance. Like hyenas and vultures at the lion’s leftovers, they scramble for space in an arena that has already been claimed. Their movements, frantic and desperate, are nothing more than a helter-skelter chase for crumbs.

In the unfolding tale of Isiolo, the lion has fed, the thrones well secured. What remains for his rivals is but the scramble for leftovers.

08/09/2025

⛔MISSION ACCOMPLISHED AS MORE MCAs EMBRACE DIALOGUE:
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The impeachment bid against Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan collapsed before it could take root, and in that moment, the Governor chose not the path of vengeance but of dialogue. Extending an olive branch to the very leaders who sought his ouster, he demonstrated rare political maturity and resilience. Instead of fueling animosity, he reached out individually to the Members of the County Assembly, patiently winning their trust one by one.

Though some MCAs initially recoiled in shame and others were held hostage by divisive forces led by the former Speaker and Senator, the Governor’s steady hand prevailed. Two key MCAs, Hon. David Lorot and Peter Losu of Burat and Ngaremara wards respectively and have since embraced his vision, and his tactical patience has earned him a working majority of eleven, with more expected to rally behind him. In this shift, service delivery has triumphed over selfish interests.

For more than two months, Governor Guyo resisted provocation amid chaos—the violent seizure of the Assembly, destruction of property, and even acts of desecration. Choosing the constitution and rule of law over anarchy, he endured with resilience. Today, his perseverance stands vindicated. Normalcy has been restored, and the mission of uniting Isiolo’s leadership for development has been accomplished.

07/09/2025

The Court’s Ruling: A Stay on Revocation
In her ruling, Justice Chirchir Sophie Chebet issued a stay on Gazette Notice No. 11451, effectively blocking the attempt to nullify the relocation directive.
https://icbnews.co.ke/2025/09/03/high-court-upholds-isiolo-county-office-relocation-halts-revocation-in-landmark-ruling/

05/09/2025

Marsabit County employees outcry!.

03/09/2025

OLDONYIRO SITTINGS UPHELD: COURT DELIVERS BLOW TO SABOTAGE PLOTS
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Isiolo politics has witnessed a bold shake-up after the Law Court nullified Gazette Notice No. 11451, reinstating the legality of Oldonyiro sittings.

In a decisive ruling, Lady Justice Chirchir Sophie Chebet issued a stay order, effectively setting aside the earlier revocation and giving the Bunge Mashinani initiative a powerful green light.

“The sovereignty of the people shall not be compromised,” the court affirmed, signaling a constitutional triumph for residents who fought for true devolution and a stop to politically engineered turmoil.

This judgment cements the legitimacy of ongoing sessions in Oldonyiro and marks a crushing defeat for forces accused of undermining the will of Isiolo people through political sabotage.

Meanwhile, the main Assembly chambers will remain closed for renovations, meaning Oldonyiro will continue as the epicenter of county legislation until December 2025.

Assembly Majority Leader Abdirashid Diba welcomed the ruling with a defiant statement: “This is a win for devolution and the people of Isiolo. No amount of political mischief can silence the voice of the people.”

The ruling is not just a legal pronouncement. It is a bold political statement. Isiolo will not bow to backroom deals or power games. Those who plotted to derail devolution stand exposed, as the people’s will triumphs over selfish politics.

History has been written in Oldonyiro where the voice of the people has overpowered the whispers of sabotage

27/08/2025

Islamic reminder:
A Muslim Knows what to comment if he/she come across this post.

Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W)

27/08/2025

LET JESUS CARRY HIS CROSS: The dawn of justice in Isiolo:

At last, the wheels of justice have turned, and Mohamed Roba Qoto stands under arrest. For months, Isiolo has been held ransom by one man’s insatiable lust for power, his disregard for the law, and his open defiance of institutions meant to safeguard order and fairness. Now, the jaws of justice have finally clamped shut, and the people of Isiolo can breathe a sigh of relief.

Isiolo is not the first county to experience turbulence in its leadership. It is not the first county where a governor has faced impeachment, nor the first where the Senate has overturned such proceedings. Yet, unlike in other counties where life continued and institutions reclaimed normalcy, Isiolo has remained hostage to a man who placed himself above the law. Mr. Qoto abandoned the speakership with his own resignation letter, transmitted via his personal email to the Clerk of the County Assembly. But in arrogance, he turned back to seize the office he voluntarily vacated, placing the Assembly under 24-hour surveillance of his armed loyalists.

His track record is one of calculated defiance. He flouted multiple court orders, including those affirming Abdullahi Banticha as the legitimate Speaker. He incited chaos in Isiolo’s CBD, mobilizing protests and processions that shattered the peace. He stood accused of orchestrating the burning of a breakdown vehicle. Worst of all, he stooped to the level of forging an official document *"the Hansard"* and with it, attempted to mislead the Senate by fabricating an impeachment that never was. Such actions are not only a betrayal of Isiolo but a direct assault on the rule of law.

But history teaches us that no man, however mighty he may seem, can trample institutions indefinitely. Just as Jesus carried His cross to fulfill a higher law, so too must Mr. Qoto now bear the weight of his actions. Justice is not mocked, and truth cannot be suppressed forever.

The moment calls for restraint and

27/08/2025

Will the allegedly former speaker MRQ's "foul play tactic work?"

23/08/2025

Fmr speaker Mohamed Roba & his associates stooped to a whole new low:
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What happened today was truly unfortunate, something I have never witnessed in my entire life.
A nikah that was to take place at Elboran between Governor Doyo’s son and a Karayu lady was forcefully disrupted by Karayu youths and elders. They arrived in two Land Cruisers, led by Mohame Rob and Osman Dima.

Shockingly, many Karayu who took part in this disruption—such as MRQ, Kumpa, Osman Dima, and Mokhu—are themselves married to Sakuye and Somali women. Only MRQ is married to a Digalu. None of them know what it truly means to marry a real Borana girl, yet they had the audacity to interfere in this union.

To make matters worse, the father of the bride, who is known for his political bias, declared openly that no Warjidha will ever marry his daughters, nor will his sons marry from Warjidha. By making such a statement, he positioned himself as an enemy of Jima.

The Karayu turned what should have been a sacred wedding into a political battleground. They made it clear that because of the politics at hand, Karayu should only marry Karayu, and Warjidha should only marry Warjidha.

It is important to note that the Fmr Governor Doyo himself was not humiliated—what we witnessed was an attack on Jima as a whole. From today forward, Jima everywhere should recognize that Karayu has chosen to treat them as enemies. What happened to Fmr Governor Doyo and JiMa today is deeply painful and should be felt as a humiliation by all.

No one should blame Kayole or Banticha. Godana had every right to invite his guests, and neither the bride’s father nor the Karayu elders had any authority to dictate who could or could not attend his son’s

01/11/2024

BREAKING NEWS:

KDF Recruitment will be gazetted next week

REQUIREMENTS.....

1. Birth Certificate.

2. Original National ID.

3. KCSE Certificate

4. Certificate of Good conduct just in case you can get one, Though it's not very necessary.

5. Any other Certificates of merits (Diploma or Certificate)

6. Drink water frequently. Do some exercises. Runs/Joggings 6km to 10KM

7. Above all pray to God and leave everything to him.

All the Best

29/10/2024