Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo Impeached by 16 MCAs, High Court Nullifies Ouster; Senate to Hear Trial July 8-9

Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan Guyo was impeached by 16 out of 18 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) on June 26, 2025, over allegations including gross misconduct, abuse of office, misappropriation of funds, and violation of laws and the Constitution. The impeachment triggered violent clashes and vandalism around the County Assembly precincts. However, the Meru High Court later declared the impeachment null and void, citing a conservatory order issued on June 23 that barred the County Assembly from pursuing the removal. Despite the court ruling, the Senate scheduled a special sitting on June 30 to deliberate on the impeachment motion.

The Senate decided to hear the impeachment case in plenary sessions set for July 8 and 9, 2025. The charges against Governor Guyo include constitutional violations and misconduct. The Senate Majority Whip moved a motion to establish a special committee to investigate the proposed removal, but this motion failed, leading to the plenary hearings. The case remains under active consideration by the Senate amid ongoing political tensions.