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...