DPP orders arrest of Isiolo Governor Guyo in kidnapping and robbery case

Nairobi, Kenya — 2025-09-05 EAT. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has directed the arrest and arraignment of Isiolo Governor Ibrahim Abdi Hassan (Guyo) and seven others following allegations of kidnapping and robbery with violence.

The Latest

• The ODPP issued instructions to the DCI to arrest Governor Guyo and seven co-accused for the alleged kidnapping of former Isiolo County Health Chief Officer Abdirahaman Mohamed and robbery of his personal items, including a licensed Glock pistol, iPhone 16, and KSh 70,000. 

• CCTV footage at Outbark Hotel in Maanzoni, Machakos County, reportedly places the governor and the others at the scene as the abduction unfolded. 

Context in Brief

• The inquiry, originating from DCI Kiyumbi and first handled by the ODPP office in Machakos, was referred to the national headquarters in Nairobi for independent assessment due to its public significance. 

• The ODPP says the kidnapping occurred on June 19, during a meeting where MCAs supporting an impeachment motion against Guyo had gathered. 

Law, Policy, and Process

• ODPP follows protocol to review high-profile case files at its headquarters to ensure impartiality.

• DCI has been formally directed to carry out the arrests and arraignment proceedings.

Voices and Stakeholders

• Governor Guyo dismissed the charges as politically motivated, calling them a “political witch-hunt” and asserting that the criminal proceedings are designed to tarnish his reputation. 

Evidence & Data Box

Risks and Implications

• Political: The case intensifies existing impeachment tensions in Isiolo County.

• Legal: High-profile status may lead to heightened scrutiny of due process.

• Public trust: The intersection of law enforcement and politics raises questions on impartial justice.

What We Don’t Know Yet

• Will Guyo’s preemptive High Court conservatory order still apply or be withdrawn?

• What exact evidence — beyond CCTV and testimonies — supports the prosecution?

• What will be the response of the Senate or County Assembly amid political fallout?

Timeline

• June 19, 2025: Alleged crime occurred.

• August 26, 2025: Petition filed by Guyo and co-accused (referencing earlier legal skirmishes). 

• September 5, 2025: ODPP directs arrest and arraignment. 

What to Watch

• Confirmation of court filings and whether the High Court order stands.

• DCI’s next steps and timing of apprehension.

• Political responses and possible Senate interventions.