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Duale Presides Over Grand Finale of 16th Garissa County Qur’an Competition

By Ahmed Salat Ali  Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale presided over the grand finale and awarding ceremony of the 16th Annual Garissa County Qur’an Competition held at Garissa High School, marking another milestone in the county’s long-standing tradition of promoting Islamic scholarship. The competition, organized by the Garissa County Qur’an Association, brought together 219 contestants drawn from various madrassas across the region. Participants showcased remarkable mastery in the recitation, memorization and interpretation of the Holy Qur’an, impressing judges and attendees alike with their discipline and eloquence. Abdikhalid Gedi Sheikh of Markaz Al-Bayan Madrassa emerged as the overall winner and was awarded a brand-new motor vehicle in recognition of his outstanding performance. Mahir Mohamed Yussuf, who finished as the first runner-up, received a fully sponsored Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, while Rayan Ibrahim Yarow was awarded an Umrah pilgrimage. Speaking during...
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Tarbaj MP Seeks Accountability on Housing Levy Funds, Demands Equity for Northeastern Region

 By Ahmed Salat Ali AARAN TV KE  Tarbaj Member of Parliament, Hussein Abdi, has formally sought a comprehensive statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works regarding the utilization of funds collected under the national Housing Levy for the Affordable Housing Programme. Addressing the House, the MP called for transparency and equitable distribution of resources, with particular focus on the Northeastern region and Tarbaj Constituency. “Housing is a fundamental pillar of socio-economic development,” Hussein Abdi stated. “While significant progress has been reported in major urban centres, our arid and semi-arid regions continue to face acute housing shortages, inadequate urban infrastructure and limited access to planned settlements — despite citizens’ continued contributions to the levy.” In his request, the legislator is seeking clarity on the total amount collected under the Housing Levy and how the funds have been...
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Wajir Makes History with Inauguration of First High Court

 By Ahmed Salat Aaran Tv Ke  Wajir County has marked a historic milestone with the inauguration and operationalisation of its first-ever High Court, a development expected to significantly improve access to justice in the region and end decades of reliance on courts outside the county. The newly established court, set up by the Judiciary, will also host an Environment and Land Court, bringing critical judicial services closer to residents of Wajir and the wider North Eastern region. For years, litigants have been compelled to travel to Garissa to pursue High Court matters, often incurring heavy transport and accommodation costs. Presiding over the ceremony, Justice John Onyiego, the resident judge of the Garissa High Court, described the development as a transformative moment for the county. “This is a new beginning and a new birth for Wajir,” he said. “For a long time, Wajir was the only county without a High Court. Today, we take a significant step forward in strengtheni...
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Wajir stadium set for June completion as security team inspect progress, Commissioner Dismisses Insecurity Claim

 s By Ahmed Salat Ali | Aaran TV Ke The County Security Team, led by Karuku Ngumo, on Monday inspected the ongoing construction of the Wajir Stadium, expressing satisfaction with the pace and quality of work at the site. Addressing the media shortly after the tour, Ngumo said the 10,000-seater stadium is on course for completion before June, terming it a flagship national government project that will transform the region’s sports and economic landscape. “The project is progressing well and we are confident it will be completed within the stipulated timeline. Over 1,000 local youths have been employed at various stages of construction,” he said. Ngumo noted that once completed, the stadium will not only host football tournaments and other sporting events but will also stimulate economic empowerment for residents through job creation and growth of the sports industry. “This facility will open up Wajir to major sporting activities and nurture local talent. It will enhance economic opp...
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Senator Asige Presses Executive to Enforce Landmark Disability Law

Special Report  By Ahmed Salat Ali AARAN TV KE political Affair  Nominated Senator Crystal Asige has intensified pressure on the government to operationalise the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, warning that nearly a year after its enactment, the law remains dormant due to the absence of implementing regulations. Speaking in the Senate on Thursday, February 20, 2026, the visually impaired legislator directed her appeal to President William Ruto, urging the Executive to move with urgency on what she termed “low-hanging fruit” that continues to delay justice and inclusion for millions of Kenyans living with disabilities. “Mr President @WilliamRuto, allow me to re-emphasise one such idea — the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025. It has been law for almost a year and is yet to be operationalised,” Asige stated in a post on X, which she accompanied with video footage of her address in the Senate chamber. She decried the prolonged delay in drafting and gazetting regulations ne...
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PARANET Challenges Clan-Based Politics in Wajir, Urges Journalists to Defend Democratic Accountability

  By Ahmed Salat Ali Aaran Tv Ke  Wajir, Kenya — The Pastoralists Rights and Advocacy Network (PARANET), in partnership with Media Citizen Fronts, has convened a high-level dialogue with journalists in Wajir County to interrogate the entrenched practice of negotiated democracy and its impact on governance, accountability and development in Northern Kenya. The engagement, held at Heritage Hotel in Wajir Town, brought together more than 20 journalists drawn from mainstream media houses, digital platforms and freelance practice. The forum focused on the role of the media in safeguarding democratic principles amid growing concerns over the dominance of clan-based political arrangements in the region. A Norm Under Scrutiny In much of the North Eastern region, negotiated democracy — a system where clan elders broker political positions before elections — has become a customary pathway to leadership selection. While its proponents argue that it fosters unity and minimizes conflict, c...
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DROUGHT-STRICKEN HYENA SEEKS WATER AT QARA HEALTH CENTRE

 By Ahmed Salat Ali AARAN TV KE  Residents of Qara open a tap at a safe distance as a thirsty hyena drinks within the health centre compound at night in Wajir West. Residents of Qara in Wajir West were met with an unusual sight this week when a visibly weak hyena wandered into the compound of Qara Health Centre at night in search of water. The animal, believed to have strayed from nearby grazing fields, appeared exhausted and dehydrated as it moved around the facility under the cover of darkness. Witnesses said it posed no immediate threat but seemed driven purely by thirst as the region continues to grapple with a prolonged drought. “We were shocked to see a hyena within the health centre compound at night,” said one resident. “But when we looked at it closely, it was clear the animal was only looking for water. It was weak and restless.” North Eastern Kenya has been experiencing severe dry conditions, with water sources drying up and pasture diminishing rapidly. The worsenin...
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