Isiolo, Kenya — A scheduled public forum to discuss the impeachment of Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo has been abruptly cancelled, following a High Court order that stopped the process in its tracks.
The decision came after Justice Heston Nyaga issued temporary orders on Monday, blocking the Isiolo County Assembly from proceeding with the motion to remove Governor Guyo. The court order followed a petition filed by the governor, who moved quickly to challenge the legality of the process.
In response, County Assembly Clerk Salad Boru Guracha withdrew a public notice that had called for citizen engagement on the matter. The sessions were slated to take place across several wards on 18 June.
“Notice is hereby issued that the County Assembly of Isiolo, in compliance with the above court order, has cancelled the Public Participation exercise,” read a statement signed by Guracha.
Justice Nyaga ruled that the petition raised serious legal concerns and warranted urgent attention. He directed that the application be served to all involved parties by the end of business on Tuesday, 17 June.
“Pending the hearing and determination of this application, a conservatory order is hereby issued restraining, barring, or preventing the respondents from processing or debating the impeachment motion dated 10 June 2025,” Justice Nyaga said in his order.
The motion, which had been tabled by Sericho MCA Abubakar Godana, received overwhelming backing from all 18 members of the County Assembly. They accused Governor Guyo of gross misconduct, violating the Constitution, and abusing his office.
Godana cited breaches of Chapter Six of the Constitution, the Leadership and Integrity Act, and the Public Officers Ethics Act. The MCAs claim Guyo presided over stalled development projects, failed to meet revenue targets, and made questionable appointments.
Among the allegations, the governor is said to have hired 36 advisors and 31 chief officers despite Isiolo receiving the third-lowest revenue share nationally. The motion also claims Guyo issued short-term contracts to chief officers, creating “an environment of fear and uncertainty.” The governor allegedly failed to renew 20 contracts while extending five through unclear processes.
In response to these charges, Guyo turned to the courts, naming both the Assembly and Speaker Mohamed Roba as respondents. He now has time to prepare his defence before the matter returns to court.
