Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo has received a major lifeline after the High Court issued temporary orders stopping his impeachment process.
The orders came as a relief to the embattled governor, who was facing mounting pressure from Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) pushing for his removal from office.
Justice Heston Nyaga made the ruling after reviewing an affidavit presented by Governor Guyo’s legal team. The judge noted that the issues raised were serious and deserved attention from the court.
While certifying the matter as urgent, Justice Nyaga ordered that the court papers be officially served to all parties involved by the end of Tuesday, June 17.
He went further to issue a conservatory order stopping any action related to the impeachment motion filed on June 10, 2025.
“Until this application is heard and determined, the respondents and their agents are hereby barred from discussing, processing, debating, or acting on the impeachment motion against the Governor of Isiolo,” ruled Justice Nyaga.
The parties named as respondents in the case are the County Assembly of Isiolo and the Speaker of the Assembly.
The court gave them a week to file their responses to the petition. After receiving the responses, Governor Guyo will have three days to file and serve a supplementary affidavit with any additional information or clarification.
Additionally, the High Court directed the County Assembly to give the governor a copy of the impeachment notice and all supporting documents within 48 hours of being served with the court order. This move aims to ensure that the governor is well informed and has enough time to prepare his defense.
This legal development marks a turning point in the battle for Governor Guyo’s political survival. It comes just a day after reports surfaced that some Isiolo MCAs had gone into hiding, allegedly fearing for their safety after backing the impeachment motion.
The motion to remove Governor Guyo was filed by Sericho MCA Abubakar Godana. He accused the governor of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and violating the Constitution.
The motion pointed out several failings, including the governor’s failure to complete development projects, underperformance in collecting county revenue, and mismanagement in staffing key positions within the county government.
One of the key allegations in the motion was that Governor Guyo had appointed 36 advisors and 31 chief officers. Critics argued that such a large number of appointments was unreasonable, especially for a county like Isiolo, which receives one of the lowest shares of funds from the national government.
Surprisingly, the impeachment motion received overwhelming support—18 MCAs backed it, including some who are known to be close allies of the governor. This unexpected support raised eyebrows and signaled the seriousness of the charges brought against him.
Soon after the motion was introduced, reports emerged that some MCAs had been moved from Isiolo to Nakuru, and later to Machakos, allegedly for their safety ahead of the crucial impeachment vote.
On Sunday, Burat MCA Nicholas Lorot claimed that some MCAs were being followed by suspicious vehicles carrying armed men as they travelled between Nakuru and Machakos.
These developments suggest rising political tensions and possible threats facing those involved in the impeachment efforts.
As the legal process unfolds, the people of Isiolo County and the rest of the country will be closely watching to see whether the court will allow the impeachment to proceed or if Governor Guyo will remain in office.
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