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By Ahmed Salat Ali | AARAN TV KE Political Affairs  WAJIR — As the country steadily moves toward the 2027 General Election, a growing push for civic awareness and voter participation is taking shape in Wajir County. In a landmark public engagement forum, Nominated Member of the County Assembly and aspiring Wajir Woman Representative Feiza Ahmed Sheikh convened residents, youth leaders, civil society actors and community representatives to deliberate on voter registration, electoral participation and leadership accountability. The civic forum, organized through the Feiza Ahmed Sheikh Foundation, sought to educate residents on the importance of registering as voters and participating actively in the democratic process.  The initiative, described by participants as the first of its kind in the county, aimed at bridging the gap between citizens and the electoral process while addressing growing voter apathy. The foundation, which focuses on community development, environmental con...

By Ahmed Salat Ali  Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale has issued a stern warning against fraudulent activities targeting the Social Health Authority (SHA), revealing that several counties have already been flagged for suspicious medical claims as the government intensifies efforts to protect public health funds. The CS spoke on Saturday while presiding over the third graduation ceremony at Hawa Kosar Islamic Centre High School in Garissa, where 25 young women successfully completed their Islamic Studies programme. During the ceremony, Duale congratulated the graduates for their dedication and discipline, describing religious education as a critical pillar in shaping responsible and morally upright citizens. “Religious education plays a vital role in nurturing principled and disciplined young people who will contribute positively to society,” Duale said. “Our communities must continue supporting such institutions that instil strong moral and ethical values in our youth.” ...

By Ahmed Salat Ali | Political Affairs | AARAN TV KE  Jeremiah Kioni, the Secretary-General of the Jubilee Party, has argued that the now-defunct Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) could have significantly expanded political opportunities for young Kenyans, particularly members of Generation Z seeking leadership roles in national governance. Speaking during an interview with a local radio station on Thursday, April 2, 2026, Kioni said the current governance structure remains rigid and often unaccommodating to young leaders who aspire to hold substantive political office rather than merely supporting established political figures. According to Kioni, the constitutional reforms proposed under the BBI framework were designed to broaden the country’s leadership structure and create more pathways for emerging leaders. “I keep going back to that document called the BBI. It was opening the space. If we had passed it in 2021 or before the 2022 elections, it would have been much easier for a...

By Ahmed Salat Ali | Aaran TV Kenya Abdille Yussuf, the Speaker of the Wajir County Assembly, on Tuesday held a consultative meeting with professionals from the Fardanow family, in a gathering aimed at discussing key social, economic, and political issues affecting the community. The meeting, described by participants as productive and forward-looking, provided a platform for in-depth discussions on development priorities within Wajir County and the wider political dynamics shaping the future of Eldas Constituency. Addressing the professionals, Abdille outlined his political vision and formally expressed his intention to contest the Eldas parliamentary seat in the upcoming elections. He called on members of the Fardanow family to support his bid, emphasizing the need for unity and collective leadership to advance development in the constituency. “I shared my vision and political aspirations with the professionals and humbly requested their support as I seek to serve the people of Eldas...

By Ahmed Salat Ali | AARAN TV KE  Habaswein Ward in Wajir South Constituency has been thrown into mourning following a tragic incident in which an elderly man and several of his livestock were electrocuted after electricity poles collapsed into a waterway near Dilmanyale. The early morning incident has sparked alarm among residents and local leaders, raising serious concerns about the safety and maintenance of electricity infrastructure in the area. Habaswein Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Hon. Ahmed Diis Haji has called for an urgent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, terming it a devastating and preventable tragedy. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life this morning near Dilmanyale in Habaswein Ward, where an elderly man and his livestock were electrocuted after electricity poles collapsed into a waterway,” said Hon. Haji. The MCA extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, noting that the loss was not only emotional but a...

By Ahmed Salat Ali |  Garissa County — Health authorities in Garissa have intensified public health awareness campaigns following the confirmation of a cholera case involving a Year-old child from Dekaburey village in Iftin Ward. According to officials at Garissa County Teaching and Referral Hospital, the child developed symptoms on March 22 and was later diagnosed with cholera on March 25 at Iftin Sub-County Hospital. The patient is currently receiving treatment and remains in stable condition. Hospital authorities said the confirmation of the case has prompted an urgent response aimed at preventing further spread of the disease across the county. “We have intensified community sensitisation campaigns and strengthened our response mechanisms to ensure early detection, treatment, and containment,” said hospital spokesperson Yunis Dekow in a statement released on Monday. Health teams have since launched awareness initiatives across affected communities, educating residents on h...