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By Ahmed Salat Ali | Political Affairs Reporter President William Ruto on Saturday toured Griftu and Habaswein towns in Wajir County, where he inspected ongoing infrastructure projects and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ending decades of marginalisation in Northern Kenya through equitable development. Speaking during public engagements in the two towns ahead of this year's Madaraka Day celebrations, President Ruto said the Government is determined to ensure that all regions of the country benefit fairly from national development programmes. “We are ending decades of marginalisation by implementing development projects fairly across Kenya. Our goal is to build a nation that every Kenyan is proud to call home,” said the President. The Head of State highlighted key reforms undertaken by his administration, including the abolition of the discriminatory extra vetting process that for years denied many residents of Northern Kenya access to National Identity Cards. Acc...

By Ahmed Salat Ali | Political Affairs Reporter, AARAN TV KE  President William Ruto has assented to three major Bills aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness, enhancing forest conservation, and promoting equitable development across marginalised regions of the country. The newly signed laws include the National Disaster Risk Management Bill, the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Equalisation Fund Appropriations Bill, 2025. Speaking after signing the Bills into law, President Ruto said the legislation marks a significant step towards improving governance, environmental protection, and service delivery across Kenya. “These laws will strengthen disaster response, protect our forests, and ensure equitable development reaches every part of the country,” President Ruto stated. The National Disaster Risk Management Act establishes a comprehensive legal framework for handling disasters more effectively at both the national and county levels. The law s...

By Ahmed Salat Ali | Political Affairs Reporter, AARAN TV KE  Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the Government’s proposed KSh4.785 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, as lawmakers intensified pressure on the National Treasury over revenue collection, healthcare financing, pending bills, and fiscal accountability. Appearing before the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee chaired by Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi, Mbadi, accompanied by Treasury Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo and Director-General for Budget and Fiscal Economic Affairs Albert Mwenda, outlined the Government’s medium-term fiscal framework and spending priorities. The Treasury projects total expenditure at KSh4.785 trillion against anticipated revenue, including Appropriations-in-Aid (A-I-A), amounting to KSh3.629 trillion. This leaves a fiscal deficit of KSh1.111 trillion, equivalent to 5.3 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The Committee, however, ...

By Ahmed Salat AARAN TV KE  President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accelerating grassroots industrialisation through the County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) programme, describing it as a transformative initiative aimed at unlocking economic potential across the country. Speaking at State House Nairobi during the signing of 16 Inter-Governmental Participation Agreements on the establishment of CAIPs, the Head of State said the KSh8.5 billion investment will position counties as hubs of manufacturing, innovation, job creation, and enterprise development. “Our investment in County Aggregation and Industrial Parks is transforming counties into engines of industrialisation, innovation, and economic transformation,” President Ruto said. The President noted that the programme is a joint undertaking between the National Government and county governments, with each of the 34 participating counties receiving a combined investment of KSh500 million to...

By Ahmed Salat Ali | Political Affairs Reporter, AARAN TV KE  With barely 14 months remaining before Kenya heads to the 2027 General Election, the debate surrounding academic qualifications for political aspirants has once again taken centre stage in the country’s electoral discourse. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is facing renewed pressure over whether to enforce the university degree requirement for individuals seeking parliamentary and county assembly seats. For years, the electoral agency has struggled to implement the controversial provision due to political resistance, constitutional hurdles and repeated court battles. The uncertainty now threatens to create confusion among aspirants preparing for the next polls, particularly those eyeing seats in the National Assembly, Senate and county assemblies. Although the law introducing degree requirements was first enacted in 2011, Parliament repeatedly postponed its implementation, arguing that many aspi...

By Ahmed Salat Political Affairs  A fresh standoff has erupted between the Senate and the Isiolo County Assembly after the Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations summoned the county assembly leadership over what legislators described as open defiance of parliamentary oversight. The Committee, chaired by Senator Mohamed Abbas, resolved to issue formal summons to Isiolo County Assembly Speaker Hon. Abdullahi Banticha declined to appear before senators during Tuesday’s session at Parliament Buildings in Nairobi. The assembly leadership had been expected to respond to concerns raised by Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo regarding the continued occupation of the Oldonyiro County Assembly Hall beyond the gazetted five-month transition period, which expired on December 11, 2025. In a strongly worded response addressed to the Committee, Speaker Banticha rejected the invitation and questioned the legitimacy of the proceedings. “I am the duly elected and lawfu...

By Ahmed Salat Ali, Political Affairs Reporter – AARAN TV KE  The Sama Sultanate, under the leadership of Sultan Hassan Sultan Omar Sultan Shurie, has formally presented its request to the respected Awliyahan Geed leadership, headed by Ugas Hamud Sheikh, in pursuit of a political alliance ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial elections. The high-level engagement, held in an atmosphere of mutual respect and consultation, focused on strengthening cooperation and securing support for Senator Abdul Haji’s anticipated gubernatorial candidature in 2027. According to leaders present during the discussions, the meeting symbolized a renewed commitment to unity, brotherhood, and collective political understanding between the two communities, whose relationship has long been anchored on dialogue and peaceful coexistence. “This engagement marks another important milestone in reinforcing the longstanding ties, consultation, and mutual understanding shared by our communities,” a leader accompanying th...

By Ahmed Salat Ali | Political Affairs Reporter The national government has suspended the construction of a proposed multi-agency security installation along the Moyale–Marsabit–Isiolo road corridor following rising tensions over a disputed boundary between Wajir and Marsabit counties. In a press statement issued by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the corridor had been identified as a major route for transnational crimes, including arms smuggling, narcotics trafficking, and human trafficking, prompting security agencies to recommend the establishment of a multi-agency security facility to strengthen surveillance and security operations in the region. According to the statement, the proposal emerged after extensive consultations among regional security agencies and submissions made during the Jukwaa la Usalama forum. The Wajir County Security and Intelligence Committee subsequently initiated the process of set...

By Ahmed Salat Ali | Political Affairs | AARAN TV KE  Aden Keynan has broken his silence on the controversial Basir Multi-Agency Centre, strongly defending the project as a critical national security intervention and warning leaders against politicizing matters touching on public safety and regional stability. In a strongly worded statement, the Eldas legislator said he had deliberately refrained from commenting on the matter for a long period out of respect for the sensitivity of Kenya’s security architecture. However, he noted that growing misinformation and inflammatory narratives surrounding the proposed facility had compelled him to clarify the facts. “Security remains a sacred constitutional mandate of the National Government, entrusted with safeguarding lives, protecting borders and preserving the stability of our Republic,” Keynan stated. The MP described the Ethiopia–Moyale–Basir–Arbajan–Isiolo corridor as one of the major transit routes for transnational organized crime, ...

By Ahmed Salat Ali  Ahmed Abdullahi has launched a KES 110 million bursary programme aimed at supporting 21,000 students across Wajir County, in a major boost to education access for vulnerable learners. The bursary initiative, which received 46,320 applications, is designed to assist needy students struggling to remain in school due to financial challenges. The county government says the programme is part of a broader effort to strengthen access to education and reduce school dropout rates in the region. Speaking during the launch, Governor Ahmed Abdullahi reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to investing in education despite ongoing legal and administrative debates surrounding county-funded bursaries. “My administration has continued to fund this bursary every financial year because education remains one of the most powerful tools for transforming lives and uplifting communities,” the governor said. He noted that the county government has sustained the programme even a...

By Ahmed Salat Ali | Political Affairs The concluded Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi marked more than a diplomatic gathering of presidents, investors and policymakers. It represented a defining political moment in the evolving relationship between Africa and the West — particularly between Africa and France. Hosted by President William Ruto and attended by French President Emmanuel Macron, the summit projected a powerful message: Africa no longer seeks charity or symbolic alliances. The continent is demanding equal partnerships built on investment, industrialization, technology transfer and mutual respect. Standing beside Macron during the closing ceremony, President Ruto declared that Africa is “not waiting to be invited to the future” but is actively building that future through strategic partnerships and economic transformation. Those remarks were not merely ceremonial. They reflected a broader geopolitical reality unfolding across the continent. France’s Shrinking Influence...

By Ahmed Salat Ali | Political Affairs Reporter, AARAN TV KE  With less than two years remaining before the 2027 General Election, political temperatures in Wajir West are steadily rising following the official endorsement of Prof. Mohamed Yussuf Elmi, popularly known as “Nyanyuray,” by the influential Hassan Mohamud sub-clan of the larger Rerow Mohamud community. The highly attended endorsement ceremony, marked by pomp, colour and jubilation, brought together respected elders, religious leaders, women, youth groups and community stakeholders from across the region. The gathering followed months of consultations, family retreats and extensive deliberations within the community before unanimously settling on Prof. Elmi as their preferred candidate for the Wajir West parliamentary seat in 2027. Speakers at the event described Prof. Elmi as a seasoned leader with vast experience, strong academic credentials and a deep understanding of the region’s development challenges. “The communit...

By Ahmed Salat Ali | Political Affairs Reporter, AARAN TV KE  Orange Democratic Movement has officially invited interested party members to submit applications for various elective seats ahead of the 2027 General Election, signaling the beginning of what is expected to be an intense political season across the country. In a public notice released by the party’s National Elections Coordinating Committee (NECC), ODM called on qualified members seeking to contest on the party ticket to express their interest through the party’s online application portal before the June 30, 2026 deadline. The positions open for application include President, Governor, Senator, County Woman Representative, Member of the National Assembly, and Member of the County Assembly. According to the notice, all applicants must be registered voters and verified party members before submitting their applications. The party emphasized its commitment to a transparent and credible nomination process aimed at strengthe...

By Ahmed Salat Ali | AARAN TV KE  The Government has unveiled sweeping reforms to the Social Health Authority (SHA) benefit packages, significantly expanding access to essential healthcare services in a major step toward achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The reforms, announced under Legal Notice No. 78 of 2026, follow directives issued by President William Samoei Ruto during the State of the Nation Address, as well as resolutions adopted at the 12th Summit. Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale said the enhanced package is aimed at protecting the health, dignity, and financial well-being of all Kenyans by broadening access to critical medical services. “These reforms reaffirm the Government’s commitment to building an inclusive, responsive, and people-centred healthcare system where no Kenyan is left behind,” said Duale. Under the revised package, all registered SHA beneficiaries will now access free maternity services at Level 2 and Level 3 primary healthcare facilities...

Asha Salat Receives Blessings from the Family, the Rebkey Yussuf Mohamud and Rebkey Mohamed Mohamud Communities as She Intensifies Her 2027 Campaign By Ahmed Salat Ali political Affair AARAN TV KE  In the rugged political landscape of Wajir County—long dominated by men and deeply influenced by Somali cultural norms—a new and determined voice is rising. Asha Salat, a young and ambitious aspirant for the Wagalla–Ganyurey Ward MCA seat, has declared her bold entry into a contest historically shaped by clan power, male dominance and negotiated democracy. Speaking during an interview with Aaran TV Kenya, Asha expressed her confidence and readiness to face the tough political terrain ahead. “I am fully prepared for this journey. Expectations are high, but I believe I can overcome every hurdle and prove that capable leadership knows no gender,” she said. Asha's decision to join the race marks a significant moment in Wajir West politics, where women leaders remain a rarity. If elected, sh...

By Ahmed Salat Ali political Affair AARAN TV KE  The National Assembly has commenced nationwide public hearings on the 2026/27 Budget Estimates, inviting Kenyans to submit proposals and views on government spending priorities as Parliament begins scrutiny of the country’s revenue and expenditure plans. In a notice issued by the Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr. Samuel Njoroge, the exercise is intended to strengthen public participation in accordance with Articles 118 and 221 of the Constitution, which require Parliament to involve citizens in legislative and budget-making processes. The 2026/27 Budget Estimates were tabled in Parliament on April 30 and subsequently referred to the Budget and Appropriations Committee for review ahead of debate in the House. According to the notice, the proposed budget seeks to accelerate the implementation of the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) by directing limited public resources towards sectors expected to create jo...

By Ahmed Salat Ali political Affair AARAN TV KE   Shimbir Fatuma Ward MCA, Hon. Ibrahim Alio Maalim, has petitioned two key County Assembly committees, demanding urgent intervention over deteriorating road infrastructure and the lack of essential health services in parts of Mandera South. Appearing before the Roads, Public Works and Housing Committee, the MCA decried the deplorable state of key access roads serving Dololo Sub-location, describing them as a major setback to economic activity in the area. “Dololo is a rapidly growing centre with vibrant trading activities,” Hon. Maalim stated. “However, the 10-kilometre stretch from Dololo to Qalanqalesa and the 15-kilometre road linking Dololo to Fincharo have become impassable during the rainy season.” He expressed concern that, despite years under devolution, no meaningful maintenance or rehabilitation has been undertaken. “The transport system has effectively collapsed.  Motorists and motorcycle operators are avoiding t...

By Ahmed Salat Ali | Political Affairs | AARAN TV KE  A simmering political dispute has erupted into the open after Kimani Ichung’wah, the National Assembly Majority Leader, sharply rebuked Irungu Kang’ata, accusing him of hypocrisy and warning him against dragging his name into what he described as “deceitful politics.” In a strongly worded statement, Ichung’wah dismissed allegations by Kang’ata that he had exerted political pressure on the Murang’a governor. He maintained that his earlier remarks were made publicly and were intended to call out what he termed inconsistencies in Kang’ata’s political conduct. “What is it I am hearing—that you claim I have been pressuring you? I said what I said to you at Kenneth Matiba Hospital in public, not to exert pressure but to call out the hypocrisy I observed in your engagements,” Ichung’wah stated. The Majority Leader further alluded to a shared political history, referencing a past meeting in Lavington during a sensitive political period....

By Ahmed Salat Ali, Political Affairs, Aaran Tv Ke  Arbajahan–Griftu Ward witnessed a vibrant political moment as the Maow community formally endorsed Hon. Sharif Ali Gure as its preferred candidate for Member of County Assembly (MCA) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement comes amid growing political interest in the seat, with at least eight aspirants already positioning themselves for the contest. The event, marked by pomp and colour, drew large crowds who turned out in celebration. Traditional dances, chants and songs filled the air as supporters welcomed the aspirant in what observers described as a show of unity and early momentum. At the heart of the ceremony was the presentation of an official certificate, symbolizing the Maow clan’s unanimous approval of Sharif Ali Gure as their representative in the upcoming race. Community elders, youth leaders, women representatives and religious figures attended the gathering, underscoring the broad-based support behind...

By Ahmed Salat, Political Affairs | AARAN TV KE  As the country edges closer to the next General Election, a fresh appeal has been made to former President Uhuru Kenyatta to withdraw from active political engagement and embrace his role as a unifying national figure. Speaking to residents at Lunyofu Primary School in Budalang’i, the leader acknowledged Mr Kenyatta’s enduring contribution to the nation but cautioned that his recent public remarks risk fuelling division at a time when unity remains paramount. “We hold the former President in high regard for his service to this Republic. However, at this critical juncture, the country needs voices that unite rather than divide,” he said. He noted that Kenya stands at a delicate moment, where cohesion, stability, and national harmony are essential as the electoral period approaches. Drawing parallels with past leaders, he pointed to the examples set by the late Daniel arap Moi and the late Mwai Kibaki, who, upon leaving office, maintai...

By Ahmed Salat Ali, Political Affairs | AARAN TV KE  TANA RIVER — A growing tide of political unity is taking shape in Tana River County after the Somali Weyn community formally endorsed Maryanroon Mohamed as their sole candidate for the Women Representative seat in the 2027 General Election. In a declaration marked by solidarity and optimism, Maryanroon expressed deep gratitude for the endorsement, describing it as both a personal honor and a collective commitment to a shared future. “I am deeply humbled by the trust and confidence you have placed in me. This endorsement is not just about me—it reflects our unity, our belief in progress, and our shared vision for a better Tana River,” she said. She emphasized that her campaign will prioritize empowerment, inclusivity, and equal opportunity, with a particular focus on women and youth across the county. “Together, we are building a movement that ensures every voice is heard and every community is represented. I remain committed to a...

By Ahmed Salat Aaran Tv Ke  Operations at Wajir County Referral Hospital were disrupted on Friday after a section of health workers downed their tools, protesting stalled promotions and delayed career progression. The affected staff—comprising nurses, pharmacists, clinical officers and laboratory technicians—resorted to a go-slow, significantly slowing service delivery at the county’s main referral facility. The striking workers cited long-standing grievances, saying many had upgraded their qualifications, undertaken specialized training, and served for over a decade without corresponding promotions or adjustments to their job groups. “We have invested in our professional growth, but our careers have remained stagnant for years,” said one practitioner familiar with the situation. An official at the hospital, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the disruption but maintained that the impact on services had been contained. “There has been minimal interruption. We have...