Leaders from Isiolo are sharing their wish to connect politically with the Mount Kenya region. The Speaker of the Isiolo County Assembly mentioned that the people of Isiolo have officially joined Mount Kenya in politics.
This announcement comes during talks about improving the region and forming political partnerships.
Isiolo County, which is usually seen as part of the Northern Frontier, is looking to build a closer relationship with Mount Kenya because they are nearby and have similar economic needs.
This has started conversations about mixing cultures and working together on development, especially with projects like the LAPSSET Corridor, which includes a dry port that could benefit from this region coming together.
If they unite, they could improve infrastructure projects. Isiolo leaders are asking for better roads and ways to boost the economy.
The construction of roads like the Garissa-Isiolo road and other LAPSSET projects is important in this discussion.
There are worries about how this political partnership might affect local safety and how well people from different backgrounds get along, as Isiolo has many different ethnic groups.
In the past, Isiolo has dealt with problems related to ethnic conflicts, and this new political connection could either help reduce these issues or make them worse, depending on how they come together.
Most people see this as a chance for progress and unity, while some are sceptical, wondering how it will really help Isiolo’s mainly pastoral community compared to the more farming-focused Mount Kenya region.
So far, there hasn’t been any formal announcement from the national government about this, but local leaders are supporting the idea, indicating a push from the community for this connection.
This declaration could lead to more efforts to get resources and representation within the Mount Kenya political scene, which might affect future elections and how things are governed.
Isiolo announces they will be part of mount kenya.
— Coletta Aluda (@Colettaaluda_1) February 9, 2025
People are getting to know what Riggy G was actually talking about.
Memorising all the towns for political gimmick but nothing will happen . pic.twitter.com/gS0lFNVrK4
