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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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Wajir Rolls Out Ramadhan Iftar Programme to Support 40,000 Vulnerable Households

 By Ahmed Salat Ali  The County Government of Wajir County has launched its annual Ramadhan Iftar Programme, targeting 40,000 vulnerable households across all 30 wards in a renewed effort to cushion residents from the harsh effects of prolonged drought. Governor Ahmed Abdullahi presided over the flagging-off ceremony, announcing the distribution of 915 tonnes of food supplies. The consignment includes sifted maize, fortified porridge flour, dates, and cooking oil. The programme will also extend support to orphans in children’s homes, patients undergoing dialysis, and persons living with disabilities. “This initiative has been our tradition every Ramadhan, a time when we reaffirm our commitment to compassion and solidarity with the most vulnerable members of our community,” Governor Abdullahi said. “This year’s launch comes at a particularly difficult period, as our people continue to grapple with the devastating effects of drought that has disrupted livelihoods across t...
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North Eastern Regional Commissioner Highlights Development Milestones, Drought Response in Wajir

 By Ahmed Salat Ali Aaran Tv Ke  Wajir – John Otieno, the North Eastern Regional Commissioner, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to accelerating development across the region following the conclusion of a regional workshop aimed at strengthening service delivery at the grassroots. Speaking during a media briefing after the training session for government officers, the Regional Commissioner described the workshop as a critical step in equipping public servants with the skills and coordination needed to effectively implement national projects. “This training marks a new beginning for our officers. It is designed to ensure that government development programmes reach the grassroots efficiently and deliver tangible results to wananchi,” he said. Affordable Housing Gains Momentum Commissioner Otieno revealed that the Affordable Housing Programme in Wajir County has reached 55 per cent completion, expressing satisfaction with the pace of work. “We are pleased with the progr...
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Former Wajir West Parliamentary Contender Mohamed Yussuf Elmi Joins Wajir in Marking 42 Years Since Wagalla, Survivors Renew Call for Justice

  By Ahmed Salat Ali Aaran Tv Ke   WAJIR — Hundreds of survivors and relatives of victims of the 1984 Wagalla massacre marched through Wajir town on Friday to mark the 42nd anniversary of one of Kenya’s darkest chapters, renewing demands for justice, compensation and full implementation of past reform recommendations. Carrying placards reading “We Want Justice,” “Justice Delayed is Justice Denied,” and “Compensate Victims Now,” the demonstrators walked solemnly through the town centre before converging at Orahey grounds for prayers and speeches. The commemoration brought together survivors, local leaders, activists and professionals, among them Professor Mohamed Yussuf Elmi — former Wajir West parliamentary contender, UDA deputy governor slot candidate and pioneer of Nuria College — who joined residents in honouring the victims and calling for renewed political goodwill to address the long-standing grievances. Painful Memories Resurface Speakers at the ceremony recounted t...
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Ruto Unveils Multi-Billion Development Drive as NYOTA Disburses KSh63 Million in Wajir

 By Ahmed Salat Ali AARAN TV KE  President William Samoei Ruto has outlined an ambitious development agenda for Wajir County, marking the conclusion of the national roll-out of the NYOTA Programme’s Business Start-Up Capital component with a KSh63 million disbursement to 2,520 beneficiaries in the county. The President said the first phase of the programme has so far benefited 121,800 young entrepreneurs across the country, with a total of KSh2.5 billion disbursed to support business start-ups and expansion. “In the coming weeks, each beneficiary will receive an additional KSh25,000, bringing the total allocation to KSh50,000 for every young entrepreneur under the programme,” President Ruto said. Beyond the financial grants, the Head of State noted that beneficiaries will undergo structured mentorship for six months and will subsequently be linked to affordable credit facilities to ensure sustainability and long-term growth of their enterprises. “This is not just about giving ...
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