Public participation exercise for removal of Isiolo Governor Guyo canceled after court order

The Assembly had put a notice on June 14 announcing public participation for the removal of the governor, which has since been recalled by the Clerk following conservatory orders issued by the High Court. 

In an order on Monday, Justice Heston Nyaga temporarily barred the Assembly from proceeding with the impeachment motion pending hearing and determination of a matter submitted to the High Court in Isiolo.

“Notice is hereby issued that the County Assembly of Isiolo in compliance with the above court order has cancelled the Public Participation exercise slated for 18th June, 2025 in various Wards within Isiolo County,” said Guracha in a notice.

In his ruling Justice Nyaga said he was satisfied that the Petitioner had made out a case that warrants grant of the relief sought.

He certified the application as urgent and ordered it be served upon all the respondents by close of business on June 17 2025.

“That pending the hearing and determination of this Application inter-partes, a conservatory order is hereby issued restraining, barring and or preventing the Respondents either by themselves or their agents from admitting, processing, debating or considering or in any manner whatsoever considering the Notice of Motion dated 10th June, 2025 for proposed removal from Office of the Governor of Isiolo County by impeachment founded on the Notice of Motion presented and intended to be debated on Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 or any other day the Respondent may set.”

Guyo had sued the County Assembly and the Speaker. 

Sericho MCA Abubakar Godana tabled a notice of motion for the governor's impeachment. 

Guyo had seven days to respond to the accusations.  The County Assembly, led by Speaker Mohamed Roba, was preparing for a public participation process.

The motion received unanimous support from all 18 MCAs who sought to have Guyo removed from office on grounds of gross misconduct, violation of various laws and the Constitution as well as abuse of office.

Godana cited violations of Chapter Six of the Constitution, the Leadership and Integrity Act, and the Public Officers Ethics Act. 

The governor has been accused of presiding over numerous stalled development projects and failing to meet county revenue targets. Regarding abuse of office, the governor is accused of appointing 36 advisors and 31 chief officers despite Isiolo County receiving the third-lowest revenue allocation in the country. 

Governor Guyo has also been accused of issuing two-year contracts to chief officers, allegedly creating "an environment of fear and uncertainty" with the motion further alleging that he has failed to renew the contracts of 20 chief officers, instead renewing five contracts through a questionable process.