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ELBEN COMMUNITY TEAM STUNS KDF TO CLINCH HUNGAI FRIENDSHIP TOURNAMENT

By Ahmed Salat Ali  The ELBEN Community Team delivered an impressive performance to defeat the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) team 6–2 and emerge champions of the Hungai Friendship Football Tournament held on March 28, 2026, at Hungai Camp in Tarbaj Sub-County, Wajir County. The lively match drew players and spectators from both the local community and the military, creating an atmosphere of excitement and sportsmanship. ELBEN’s dominant display on the pitch saw the community side outplay their opponents and secure a decisive victory in the final match of the tournament. The tournament was organized by Zhongmei Engineering Group (ZMEG), which is currently undertaking major road development works in the region. The sporting event brought together personnel from the Kenya Defence Forces and members of the surrounding communities, promoting unity and friendly engagement. Organizers noted that the tournament was aimed at strengthening cooperation and fostering positive relations betwee...
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Garissa County Rolls Out Major Livestock Emergency Response to Cushion Pastoralists

Aaran Tv Correspondent Garissa County has launched a large-scale livestock emergency response programme aimed at helping pastoral communities recover from the effects of the recent prolonged drought. The intervention, implemented under the Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP), focuses on restoring livestock health and improving access to essential resources such as feed, veterinary care and water. Livestock remains the backbone of the local economy, and county officials say the initiative is designed to protect pastoral livelihoods and strengthen food security. Under the programme, thousands of livestock farmers across the county will receive emergency feed and veterinary support. A total of 7,150 bags of range cubes and 7,000 mineral blocks are being distributed to help animals regain strength after months of drought stress. In addition, 1,000 litres of dewormer have been supplied to treat internal parasites that commonly weaken livestock during dry seasons. The county has also ...

Kalonzo Warns ODM Against Expelling Sifuna, Says Move Would Betray Raila’s Legacy

By Ahmed Salat Ali | Political Affairs |  Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned that any attempt to expel Edwin Sifuna from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) would undermine the ideals championed by the late Raila Odinga. Speaking during an interview on a podcast hosted by Herman Manyora that aired on Friday, March 27, 2026, the former Vice President expressed strong admiration for the Nairobi Senator, describing him as a principled and courageous leader who embodies the political values nurtured within ODM during Raila’s leadership. Kalonzo said Sifuna had long enjoyed the trust and confidence of Raila and argued that the ongoing attempts to remove him from the party following the former Prime Minister’s death signal a departure from the ideals on which ODM was founded. “If they throw Sifuna out of ODM, my submission is that they will have thrown out the ideas Raila Odinga stood for,” Kalonzo said. “That would no longer be Raila’s ODM. It would be a different ODM al...

Wajir Youth Football Camp Kicks Off Ahead of National KYISA Games

|Sports News By Ahmed Salat Ali  The Wajir County Directorate of Youth, Sports and Talent has established a football training camp at Wagberi Primary School Field and the Police Field to identify and prepare a county team for upcoming national competitions. The camp targets youth aged between 18 and 23 years, who are currently undergoing trials and training as part of the selection process for the county team. The selected squad will represent Wajir County in the 11th edition of the Kenya Youth Inter-County Sports Association (KYISA) Games scheduled to take place in Laikipia County from April 10 to April 19, 2026. According to county sports officials, the tournament offers young athletes an important platform to showcase their talent, gain exposure, and access opportunities at the national level. The selection and training process is being conducted by the County Sports Directorate in collaboration with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Wajir Branch to ensure a competitive ...

County Assemblies Forum Pushes for Stronger Public Participation Law

By Ahmed Salat Ali, AARAN TV KE Political Affairs  The Speaker of the Wajir County Assembly, Abdille Yussuf, on Thursday joined fellow leaders from the County Assemblies Forum (CAF) in presenting a memorandum to the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee of the National Assembly of Kenya regarding the proposed Public Participation Bill, 2025 (National Assembly Bill No. 44 of 2025). Hon. Abdille appeared before the committee alongside the Speaker of the Kitui County Assembly, Kevin Katisya, and other members of the Intergovernmental Relations Committee of CAF. The proposed legislation seeks to operationalise key provisions of the Constitution by providing a clear legal framework for public participation in governance and decision-making processes across the country. Among the constitutional articles the Bill intends to anchor are Articles 10, 69, 118, 184, 196, 201 and 232, which collectively underscore transparency, accountability and citizen involvement in public affairs. Speaking d...

Governors Could Be Forced to Restructure Cabinets Under New Gender Rule Bill

By Ahmed Salat Ali A new legislative proposal before the Senate of Kenya could significantly reshape the composition of county governments by enforcing stricter requirements on gender balance, diversity and inclusion in county executive appointments. The County Governments (Amendment) Bill, 2026, sponsored by Mohamed Chute, seeks to amend Section 35 of the County Governments Act to align county leadership structures with constitutional provisions on equality and representation. At the heart of the proposed law is the long-debated two-thirds gender rule, a constitutional principle that has faced persistent challenges in implementation across many public institutions. “The principal object of this Bill is to ensure compliance with constitutional principles of inclusivity and diversity in the appointment of county executive committee members,” reads part of the memorandum accompanying the Bill released on Friday, March 20, 2026. If passed, governors will be legally required to ensure...

Millennials Drive Voter Registration as Gen Z Trails, Says IEBC Commissioner

By Ahmed Salat Ali  The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reported a notable generational gap in voter registration, with millennials and older citizens leading the exercise while younger voters lag behind. IEBC Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana revealed that Kenyans aged above 35 years account for the majority of new registrations since the launch of the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise on September 29 last year. Speaking during an interview with a local radio station on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Mukhwana said older voters dominate the registration figures, representing more than two-thirds of the new entries in the voters’ roll. “Those aged above 35 years account for 67.35 per cent of the new registrations, while those between 18 and 35 years make up only about 32 per cent,” Mukhwana said. He noted that the largest share of new registrations is concentrated among voters aged between 36 and 40 years, underscoring stronger participat...