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The endorsement positions the incumbent MP as the community’s preferred candidate ahead of the Rerow Mahmoud delegates’ final verdict, with the September 17, 2026 meeting expected to reshape the constituency’s political landscape. By Ahmed Salat Ali | Political Affairs Editor Political temperatures are rising in Wajir West Constituency after the Rebkey Omar community, a section of the larger Rerow Mahmoud community, unanimously endorsed incumbent Member of Parliament Yusuf Mohamed Farah, popularly known as Yusuf Muliro, as its preferred candidate for the 2027 parliamentary contest. The endorsement made during a colourful community gathering attended by elders, religious leaders, women, youth and other members of the Rebkey Omar community, effectively throws the community’s political weight behind Muliro as he seeks a second term in Parliament. The gathering held in an atmosphere charged with political excitement and cultural celebration, saw speakers praise the incumbent MP for wha...

 By Ahmed Salat Ali, Political Affairs Editor, AARAN TV KE   The Rebkey Yussuf Mohamud community has concluded a three-day Annual General Engagement Retreat in Lanqoot Wajir West, in what participants described as a significant moment of reconciliation, renewed unity and political reflection ahead of the 2027 General Election. The retreat brought together elders, religious leaders, women, youth and other community representatives for extensive discussions on healing the divisions that emerged after the 2022 elections, rebuilding trust and forging a common political direction for the years ahead. For three days, the gathering became a forum for frank dialogue, reflection and solution-building with participants revisiting past disagreements while seeking a fresh political and social compact capable of restoring cohesion within the Rebkey Yussuf Mohamud community. One of the dominant themes was forgiveness. Community elders called for an end to political divisions that have ...

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...

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...