Leaders from Isiolo have made a heartfelt plea to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and other leaders from the Mt Kenya region to include their county as part of the Mt Kenya region.

County assembly speaker Muhammed Roba passionately urged the Deputy President, stating, “We request to join your government. Mt Kenya is a few kilometers from Isiolo. We even wonder why can’t we be enjoined with other Mt Kenya counties? Add Isiolo to be part of Mt Kenya because you have shown us how concerned you are in terms of development.”

Isiolo Governor Abdi Hassan Guyo affirmed their commitment to supporting government initiatives aimed at transforming the country. He emphasized, “Under my leadership, Isiolo will never be outside the government. You and President Ruto garnered 63 per cent of total votes from Isiolo, but this time around, be assured in 2027 you will get 100 per cent.”

Responding to the plea, Deputy President Gachagua expressed openness to the idea, stating, “I agree Isiolo is part of Mt Kenya, and if you want to join the rest of our eleven counties, you are welcome. We will meet with leaders and deliberate on the issue.”