By Ahmed Salat Ali, Political Affairs Editor, AARAN TV KE Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has taken a pointed swipe at former UDA politician Alisha Juma, questioning her grasp of government policy documents and Cabinet communication as political differences within the Coast region continue to emerge ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking in Mombasa during a resource mobilisation drive hosted by Mombasa Woman Representative Hon. Zamzam Mohammed in support of Yadul Ulya, an umbrella organisation bringing together more than 70 Women Dawa groups, Duale appeared to take issue with Juma’s recent political positioning. In a sharp political jab, the CS remarked in Swahili: “Hata hajui kusoma Cabinet note,” suggesting that Juma had failed to properly understand or interpret a Cabinet communication. The remarks come against the backdrop of Juma’s decision to ditch the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and align herself with the political camp associated with Wiper leader Kalonzo Mu...
By Ahmed Salat Ali political Affairs AARAN TV KE The Mantan community of Mandera, drawn from the wider Degodia community, has formally elected and coronated Ugas Mohamed Ali, popularly known as Tuko Kazi, as its traditional leader. The coronation marks a significant moment in the cultural and traditional affairs of the Degodia community, with Ugas Mohamed Ali expected to join the wider Degodia Sultanate and play a role in preserving the community’s heritage, unity and traditional values. Speaking during the colourful ceremony, elders and community leaders hailed the new Ugas as a unifying figure entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding the dignity, traditions and interests of the Mantan community. “This is not merely a coronation; it is a solemn responsibility. Ugas Mohamed Ali has been entrusted with the honour of representing our people, protecting our traditions and strengthening unity within the wider Degodia community,” one elder said. The ceremony brought together e...