The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has expelled two nominated Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) from Isiolo Fozia Jibril and Amina Omar citing gross misconduct, insubordination, and failure to meet party obligations.
The expulsion, announced on Wednesday, follows a disciplinary process conducted under the 2024 UDM Disciplinary Committee Rules. A letter dated July 14, 2025, from the party leadership confirmed the immediate removal of the two MCAs from the party. Isiolo County Assembly Speaker Mohamed Roba read the communication on the floor of the House, directing appropriate action in line with the Standing Orders and legal procedures.
According to UDM, Fozia Jibril failed to appear before the party’s disciplinary committee and did not pay a Ksh.500,000 fine levied for breach of party regulations. The two MCAs were among five who had recently met Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo, following a failed attempt to impeach him an act the party viewed as a betrayal of party position and unity.
In addition to the expulsions, the Assembly also received formal communications from both the Kenya Kwanza and Azimio coalitions regarding changes in the leadership structure. Francisco Letimalo, the Cherab ward MCA from KANU, was de-whipped as Leader of Minority Party and replaced by Halima Abgudo, also from KANU.
Further changes affected the House Business, Rules, and Privileges Committee. Deputy Speaker and Oldonyiro ward MCA David Lemantile was removed and replaced by Wabera ward MCA Salesio Kiambi. The new committee membership now comprises Speaker Mohamed Roba Koto as chairperson, Abubakar Abdi Godana as Leader of Majority Party, Halima Golle Agbudo as Leader of Minority Party, alongside members Nicholas Lorot and Salesio Kiambi.
Meanwhile, the Assembly has adjourned until July 29, 2025, to facilitate urgent renovation works. This follows the vandalism of the chambers on June 26, 2025, by unidentified individuals during heightened political tensions.
These developments underscore growing friction within Isiolo’s political landscape, as internal party discipline and coalition dynamics continue to reshape the county’s legislative agenda.
