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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...

Rerow Mohamud Professionals Weigh In Behind Kolosh as Their Preferred Gubernatorial Candidate By Ahmed Salat | Political Affairs Editor, AARAN TV KE  Wajir gubernatorial aspirant Ahmed Mohamed Kolosh has stepped up efforts to consolidate the Rerow Mohamud community behind his 2027 gubernatorial bid, engaging professionals, intellectuals and political actors in a strategic consultative meeting aimed at charting a common political course. The engagement brought together professionals drawn from diverse fields and seasoned political figures, to deliberate on how the community can build a broad-based political coalition capable of delivering victory in the 2027 Wajir gubernatorial contest. Discussions centred on strengthening unity, developing an effective campaign strategy, identifying the winning threshold, mobilising support across the wider community and ensuring that every section of Rerow Mohamud feels included in the political process. The meeting comes after Kolosh was endorsed...

Delegates Elect Kolosh by a Landslide as Community Signals a New Phase of Political Unity and Countywide Outreach By Ahmed Salat Ali, Political Affairs Editor, AARAN TV KE  The Rerow Mohamud community has formally endorsed Ahmed Mohamed Kolosh as its sole candidate for the Wajir gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, concluding an intensive consensus-building process that lasted several days before culminating in a delegates' vote. The exercise, attended by elders, religious leaders, professionals, women, youth representatives and delegates drawn from across the community, was widely described as one of the most significant political gatherings ahead of the 2027 elections. After days of consultations, dialogue and deliberations aimed at forging unity, delegates resolved to settle the matter through a democratic vote. When ballots were counted, Ahmed Mohamed Kolosh secured an overwhelming 50 votes out of 56, comfortably defeating his competitors.  Yahya Mohamed receiv...