By Ahmed Salat Ali | AARAN TV KE The National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee has raised concerns over the ability of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to effectively absorb increased budgetary allocations proposed under the Supplementary Estimates No. 1 for the 2025/2026 Financial Year. The Committee, chaired by Hon. Samuel Atandi, questioned the persistently low absorption rates in development expenditure across several MDAs, warning that the trend has slowed progress on key national projects. Members cautioned that allocating additional funds without addressing implementation challenges could further delay critical development initiatives. The concerns emerged during a consultative meeting between the Budget and Appropriations Committee and chairpersons of various National Assembly Departmental Committees. The departmental heads appeared before the committee to present and defend budget proposals for the MDAs under their respective oversight. Desp...
By Ahmed Salat Ali Residents of Wajir County on Friday joined millions of Muslims across the world in celebrating Eid al‑Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan with congregational prayers, acts of charity and renewed calls for unity within the community. Hundreds of worshippers — including men, women, children and the elderly — gathered early in the morning at major prayer grounds across Wajir Town, among them the ICF Grounds, Orahey Grounds and Wajir Township, to perform the special Eid prayers that signal the beginning of Shawwal after a month of fasting and spiritual reflection. Dressed in colourful attire, families filled the open grounds with a festive atmosphere as they prayed together and exchanged warm greetings. After the prayers, many embraced, took photographs and shared joyful moments to mark the occasion. “Eid is a day of gratitude and unity. After a month of fasting, prayer and reflection, Muslims are reminded to continue practising compassion and hel...