28/08/2025
COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF ISIOLO PROCEEDINGS – THURSDAY 28TH AUGUST, 2025.
The County Assembly of Isiolo held its Fourth Session at 2:30 p.m., where Hon. Members deliberated on critical matters touching on constitutional order, governance, and the welfare of the people of Isiolo County.
Motion. The Illegal Relocation of the County Assembly.
The Motion was moved by Hon. Abubakar Abdi, Majority Leader and MCA Sericho Ward. In moving the Motion, Hon. Abubakar underscored that the Constitution, the County Governments Act, and the Standing Orders are clear that all sittings of the County Assembly must take place in the official and gazetted Assembly Chambers, or such other premises as approved by a resolution of the Assembly. Hon. Members who contributed to the Motion unanimously condemned the purported sitting held in Oldonyiro, terming it illegal, unconstitutional, and a direct assault on the integrity of the Assembly. Members further noted that attempts to relocate or convene sittings outside the designated chambers without authority of the House amount to undermining democracy, rule of law, and the sovereignty of the people of Isiolo. The Assembly reiterated that all sittings shall strictly be held in the gazetted Assembly Chambers in line with the law; any purported relocation or parallel sittings outside the gazetted premises are null and void; and investigative and enforcement agencies shall be notified to take appropriate action against unlawful attempts to subvert the Constitution and the Standing Orders. By adopting this Motion, the Assembly has sent a clear and firm message that the dignity and constitutional mandate of the House cannot and will not be compromised.
Motion 2: Water Shortage in Cherab Ward.
A second Motion was tabled by Hon. Halima Golle, addressing the ongoing water scarcity crisis in Cherab Ward. The House heard that Cherab Ward, being predominantly arid and pastoralist, continues to experience severe water shortages affecting households, schools, livestock, health facilities, and other critical institutions. This prolonged crisis has forced residents into long treks in search of water, disrupted learning, and strained already fragile health services. Hon. Halima called for urgent and long-term interventions, and the Assembly resolved that the County Executive Committee Member for Water immediately undertakes emergency measures, including water trucking and rehabilitation of boreholes, to address the acute shortage; and that the County Government prioritizes the drilling and equipping of new boreholes, expansion of water pipelines, and construction of strategic water pans in Cherab Ward under the current and future development plans. This resolution underscores the Assembly’s unwavering commitment to defending the socio-economic rights of residents, as enshrined in Article 43 of the Constitution, which guarantees every person the right to clean and safe water in adequate quantities.
The County Assembly of Isiolo reiterates its unwavering dedication to protecting constitutional order, strengthening democratic governance, and ensuring service delivery to all residents. Through these resolutions, the Assembly has once again demonstrated that it stands as the people’s institution safeguarding their rights, defending the rule of law, and prioritizing their needs above all else.
