President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov has signed a decree appointing Zhenishbek Asylbek as mayor of the city of Kara-Balta in Chui region. The appointment was made in accordance with Article 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic and Article 47 of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Local State Administration and Local Self-Government Bodies". As became known, Asylbek Zhenishbek previously served as head of the state administration — akim of Leilek district in Batken region.
Leadership change in Kara-Balta
Information about the leadership change in the city of Kara-Balta became public on different dates. For example, it became known on the evening of September 9, 2026, that Almazbek Isakov was leaving the post of mayor. Almazbek Isakov had previously been appointed to that position on February 5, 2026.
Key facts about the appointment
According to sources, Zhenishbek Asylbek, born in 1988 in Bishkek, has experience working in various government agencies, including the State Committee for National Security, the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision, and the Kyrgyz Geological Service.
Next steps
The introduction of the new mayor to the municipal staff and the city's active community is scheduled for November 6.
