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Feisal Abdirahman

Feisal Abdirahman

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Weheliye unveils 2027 Wajir gubernatorial manifesto, calls for shift from clan-based politics
November 07, 2026 10:40 (EAT) • 12 hours ago

Weheliye unveils 2027 Wajir gubernatorial manifesto, calls for shift from clan-based politics

Weheliye said Wajir's political leadership should move away from clan-based political bargaining and endorsements, arguing that electoral competition should be determined by candidates' policies, leadership credentials and ability to address residents' needs.

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ACA Enforcement Manager Abdi Abikar named National Hero for fighting counterfeit goods
October 23, 2026 07:41 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

ACA Enforcement Manager Abdi Abikar named National Hero for fighting counterfeit goods

Abikar’s work has included efforts to curb the sale of counterfeit educational materials, particularly fake scientific calculators, which can affect learners, parents, schools and legitimate retailers.

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Mandera East race: Maalim Kullow elders rally behind MP Hussein Weytan as Farah Adow withdraws
September 09, 2026 09:45 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Mandera East race: Maalim Kullow elders rally behind MP Hussein Weytan as Farah Adow withdraws

The crowdsourced notes system, modeled on the one used by Elon Musk's X, is designed to supplant checks carried out by accredited newsrooms and fact-checking agencies, which Meta ended in the United States last year.

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Wajir West MP sponsors school fees for drought-affected students
January 13, 2026 03:48 (EAT) • 9 months ago

Wajir West MP sponsors school fees for drought-affected students

The region, like much of northern Kenya, has experienced repeated droughts that have led to widespread loss of livestock, the main source of income for many households. As a result, many parents have struggled to keep their children in school.

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How one man went to Libya to save a relative, but freed 400 detained Somali youth
September 09, 2025 03:44 (EAT) • 1 year ago

How one man went to Libya to save a relative, but freed 400 detained Somali youth

According to humanitarian organizations, more than 7,000 Somali youth—including some from North Eastern Kenya—are currently imprisoned, missing, or held hostage in Libya.Many are intercepted while attempting to cross into Europe or kidnapped by smugglers demanding ransoms as high as $30,000 from the...

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Garissa County Assembly opens doors to schools for civic education
July 09, 2025 06:45 (EAT) • 1 year ago

Garissa County Assembly opens doors to schools for civic education

On Wednesday, Speaker Gure welcomed students and teachers from Baitul Hikma Integrated School as the beneficiaries of this initiative.

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Peace committees empower women, youth, and disabled in Kenya-Somalia Border
December 27, 2024 06:19 (EAT) • 1 year ago

Peace committees empower women, youth, and disabled in Kenya-Somalia Border

Traditionally, these committees were led primarily by older clan elders, who were often seen as disconnected from the diverse needs of the wider community. 

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Garissa University hosts forum to boost higher education in North Eastern Kenya
February 28, 2024 01:07 (EAT) • 2 years ago

Garissa University hosts forum to boost higher education in North Eastern Kenya

Members of Parliament, Principal Secretaries from North Eastern, and key stakeholders from the Council and Management of Garissa University attended the conference. 

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Police launch probe after Garissa MCAs clash
October 21, 2023 01:27 (EAT) • 3 years ago

Police launch probe after Garissa MCAs clash

The fracas began when Speaker Abdi Idle was in the chambers presiding over the House Business Committee.Aggrieved members holding leadership positions stormed the chambers engaged the Speaker verbally.

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Lamu's Talanta Hela hailed as 'success' amidst call to use football to nurture talent
June 12, 2023 02:14 (EAT) • 3 years ago

Lamu's Talanta Hela hailed as 'success' amidst call to use football to nurture talent

Kizingitini scored the first goal of the match from a thunderous free kick from Bwanahamadi Ahmed before their Mursal Shelali doubled the lead in the dying minutes of the first half.

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