By Ahmed Salat Ali | Political Affairs MANDERA, Kenya — President William Samoei Ruto received a resounding endorsement from leaders across Northern Kenya during a high-profile visit to Mandera County, where he presided over a major women’s empowerment fundraiser and unveiled a raft of development initiatives aimed at transforming the historically marginalised region. The event, held at Mandera Stadium, brought together governors, senators, MPs and grassroots leaders from across the ASAL counties, who unanimously pledged their support for the President’s re-election bid, citing visible progress and increased inclusion in the national development agenda. “This region has no apologies in declaring support for a second term,” said Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi Jiir. “Your actions have demonstrated a genuine commitment to bridging the development gap between Northern Kenya and the rest of the country.” Women Empowerment Takes Centre Stage The highlight of the visit was a women’s empo...
By Ahmed Salat Ali, Political Affairs Correspondent National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has issued a stern warning to the country’s 47 governors, insisting they must submit fully to parliamentary oversight and account for every shilling of public funds entrusted to them. Speaking during a youth empowerment programme in Mabera, Kuria West Constituency in Migori County, the Speaker reaffirmed Parliament’s unwavering commitment to its constitutional mandate of scrutinising public expenditure. “For whom much is given, much more is expected,” Wetang’ula declared. “Governors cannot receive billions in taxpayers’ money and then turn defiant or evasive when called upon to explain how those funds have been utilised.” He cautioned that any governor who ignores summons to appear before parliamentary committees will face legal consequences. In a decisive move, Wetang’ula revealed that he has tasked Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo with spearheading the development of legislation to introduce c...