17/09/2026
People’s Party of Kenya party leader Ndindi Nyoro has accused the government of failing to provide adequate security to residents of Isiolo, following the deadly bandit attack in Gotu that left five people dead, among them two police officers.
Speaking during a public tour at Isiolo town, Nyoro has condemned the killings and called on national security agencies to urgently strengthen security operations in the area, saying the continued loss of lives and livestock is evidence that the government has failed in its constitutional responsibility to protect Kenyans.
Isiolo residents today morning took to the streets with violent scenes accompanied by looting being reported.
Nyoro said the national government must take immediate action to tame the insecurity which is being facilitated by civilians who are in possession of illegal fire arms suspected to be from Samburu County.
Isiolo have been left frustrated by the turn of events with some now blaming the government of turning a blind eye to the killings and favoring communities in the neighboring Samburu County.
Chali ward Member of the county assembly Major Golicha who spoke during the rally said that he would not be intimidated not to speaking of the atrocities that isiolo people are going through in the hands of bandits.
Nyoro further accused individuals within the government of allegedly being involved in livestock theft, claiming that this was contributing to the escalation of banditry in the region. He said the opposition would not remain silent as residents continued to lose their lives and livelihoods, declaring, “We will not watch as the people of Isiolo are finished by terrorists.”
Other Leaders accompanying Nyoro also raised concern over the persistent insecurity, saying residents have continued to suffer despite repeated calls for government intervention. Golicha said livestock remains the main source of livelihood for many families in the region, but residents have been left vulnerable to attacks and theft.
Turning to the government’s proposed sale of its stake in Safaricom, Nyoro called on Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi to accept the High Court decision that nullified the transaction. He said the funds should be returned to the government and criticised plans to appeal the ruling, maintaining that the judiciary’s decision should be respected.
On matters retired president Uhuru Kenyatta, Nyoro has called on President William Ruto to stop what he described as continued attacks against retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, saying the President should focus on addressing the hardships facing Kenyans. Nyoro said Ruto should understand that he is not competing with Uhuru Kenyatta, but with the challenges and economic difficulties he has brought upon the country, adding that if the President expects to be accorded respect after leaving office, he should extend the same respect to Uhuru Kenyatta while in office.
