Jipange Mapema: Register as a Voter and Know Your Ballot By Ahmed Salat Ali political Affairs Editor As Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has provided clarity on the colours assigned to ballot papers and the corresponding ballot box lids for the six elective positions. The IEBC has emphasised that the colour of each ballot paper matches the colour of the lid of the respective ballot box, a measure intended to help voters correctly identify and cast their ballots during the election. The six elective positions and their corresponding colours are: President — White Member of the National Assembly — Green Member of the County Assembly — Beige Senator — Yellow Woman Member of the National Assembly — Purple and Governor — Blue The Commission is urging Kenyans to familiarise themselves with the ballot-paper colours ahead of polling day to minimise confusion and ensure that every vote is cast in the correct ba...
Rerow Mohamud rallies behind Ahmed Mohamed Kolosh as the community launches a fresh political push across Wajir West By Ahmed Salat Ali | Political Affairs | Aaran TV KE The Rerow Mohamud community has endorsed Ahmed Mohamed Kolosh as its sole candidate for the Wajir gubernatorial race in the 2027 General Election, setting the stage for a fresh political contest as the county begins to warm up for the next electoral battle. The endorsement was made at Makaror Primary School grounds in an event marked by prayers, speeches, cultural celebration and a strong display of political solidarity. The ceremony, held in an atmosphere of pomp and colour, followed weeks of deliberations, consultations, discussions and disagreements among three Rerow Mohamud aspirants before the community settled on a single flagbearer. Kolosh emerged victorious through a delegates' process, garnering 50 votes out of 56. Yahya Dahiye secured four votes, while Omar Sheikh received two. The outcome effectively clo...