Governor Guyo tells off Isiolo Senator Dullo for politicizing tragic incidents

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo has come out strongly against Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo, accusing her of politicising recent incidents of insecurity and undermining public officials.

The Governor, while on an official visit to Elsa Ntirim in Burat Ward, dismissed claims made in Parliament by the Senator regarding the safety of residents in Isiolo. He maintained that recent violent cases, including the death of a woman and her four children in a house fire, as well as the passing of a local blogger, were not politically linked but stemmed from personal and accidental circumstances.

The incident in Bulapesa, where the family perished, was attributed to a domestic dispute, while the blogger is reported to have succumbed to injuries sustained after being hit by a truck.

The Governor accused unnamed political figures of using such incidents to incite the public and stir emotions for political mileage, warning that such actions threaten the fragile peace in the region.

"I would also like to talk about two things that happened recently in Bulapesa, where a mother and her children were burned — that is a very unfortunate incident. But we would like to tell politicians to stop politicizing everything,” said Guyo.

He added: “According to the preliminary investigation, it appears the matter was related to a love affair, a domestic issue… So if you say such a domestic issue is political, is that really fair? I would like to urge our leaders to work together with government officials to ensure our people receive proper services."

The Governor also cautioned against the use of parliamentary platforms to attack civil servants such as the County Commissioner, who he said do not have the chance to respond publicly.

Guyo survived a recent impeachment attempt after the Senate quashed the motion due to technical irregularities in the process initiated by Members of the County Assembly. He used the occasion to warn his political rivals that leadership is earned through the ballot, not shortcuts.

During the tour, the Governor inspected two completed water projects under the FLOCCA climate action program. The initiative is benefiting over 100 farmers in Elsa Ntirim and has revived a local irrigation scheme.

The County Government says the projects aim to improve agricultural productivity and build resilience among communities affected by climate change.