[2] The county is home to Sakuye, Somali and Borana tribes and a significant number of people from Turkana, Samburu, Gabra and Garre communities.

[2] There are a total of 10 county assembly wards, 71 locations and 144 sub-locations[9] Abdi Ibrahim Hassan Guyo is the third governor for Isiolo and took office in 2022 and he is deputized by Dr. James Lowasa.

Mumina Bonaya is the sitting women representative for isiolo and third to hold the office.

[11] Furthermore, there are two youth polytechnics, three tertiary institutions and two vocational training centres in the county.

Isiolo county has a total of 214 medical personnel of different cadre ranging from doctors to biochemists.

[13] The four main crops planted in Isiolo are maize, beans, sorghum and green grams.