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A United Democratic Alliance (UDA) politician is fighting for his life in hospital after being accosted by unknown assailants who shot him four times.

Nicholas Lorot, an Isiolo Member of County Assembly for Burat Ward who was elected on the ruling UDA ticket, was ambushed on the night of Wednesday, March 26, 2025, shortly after his meeting with a senior county official within Isiolo town.

The MCA was rushed to St. Theresa Mission Hospital in Kiirua, Meru County, for medical attention, where he is still hospitalized for gunshot wounds.

He is known to be frequently at odds with Governor Abdi Guyo’s administration on key governance and resource allocation matters.

While the motive for his attack remains unclear, a section of Kenyans has linked it to his advocacy work, as he is actively involved in advocating for community land rights, which has often seen him engage in heated disputes with both county officials and private developers.

A section of Isiolo leaders paying a visit to MCA Nicholas Lorot in hospital. PHOTO/Abdi Guyo/Facebook

The incident saw the MCA lose his thumb while attempting to deflect the gunshot with his right hand and sustained two additional gunshot wounds in the same arm.

The Isiolo County Assembly has since confirmed the incident and condemned those behind the attack, revealing that they were working closely with security agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice.

“The County Assembly of Isiolo vehemently condemns the brazen shooting of Hon. Nicholas Lorot, Member of the County Assembly for Burat Ward. The incident occurred near the Northern Galaxy Hotel in Isiolo Town. He was rushed to a medical facility following the attack,” the statement from the County Assembly read in part.

“As a legislative body, we condemn this cowardly act of violence and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to peace, safety, and justice for all. We are working closely with security agencies and pledge our full support to ensure those responsible are swiftly brought to justice.”

Thousands of muslim Faithfuls in Isiolo County are set to benefit from Mama Ibado Charity food relief programme during this holy month of ramadan.

The Charitable organization has already begun a four-day relief food donation targeting over 1,000 needy Muslim households in Isiolo County.

According to the organization, the programme is aimed at cushioning the faithfuls from impact of hunger as they observe the Holy month of Ramadan.

In a press statement sent to newsrooms, the organisation said it will be distributing relief food supplies to between 200-300 people daily over the week in strict compliance to COVID-19 protocols.

The main beneficiaries will be Muslim households from Bulapesa, Shambani, Kambi Odha, Kambi ya juu, Tuluroba and Kiwanjani villages of Isiolo County.

Leyla Mohamed, a Field Officer at Mama Ibado Charity noted that the relief food donation is targeting the most vulnerable members of the society.

“Lives of Muslims from poor backgrounds during the current holy month of Ramadan had been made even harder by the adverse effects of COVID-19 that has led to closure of businesses and the subsequent loss of jobs,” said Mohamed.

Isiolo Central location Chief Abdi Dida who graced the food distribution exercise said that the hunger situation for most households in the location that covers Isiolo town has reached alarming levels.

Mr. Dida lauded the charitable organization for the generous move to cushion vulnerable Kenyans especially during this time when Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadhan.

“Other organizations and even individuals who have plenty should emulate the gesture shown by Mama Ibado Charity and share with the less privileged members of the community,” he said.

The beneficiaries received a variety of food stuffs including maize and wheat flour, rice, pasta, sugar, tea leaves, salt and cooking oil. They lauded the move by the charitable foundation to cushion them during the current hard times.

Halima Nguzo, a resident of Bulapesa area said that the food received was enough to feed her household for the remainder of the holy month of Ramadan.

Residents of Isiolo also appealed to the government and other organizations to also consider emulating the Mama Ibado Charity to ensure that more vulnerable Kenyans benefit from similar relief food donation exercises.

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UDA Politician Fights For Life in Hospital After Being Shot 4 Times

Muslim Faithfuls Get Food Donations From Mama Ibado Charity During Ramadan