The Pastoralist Professionals Caucus on Saturday issued a press statement expressing firm solidarity with Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, accusing critics of deliberately misrepresenting his recent remarks. The caucus said Duale’s comments had been taken out of context and subjected to selective, inaccurate translation by individuals driven by vindictive motives. According to the group, the […]

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has formally petitioned the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to investigate and prosecute former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of making public statements that amount to ethnic profiling and hate speech against the Kalenjin community. In a letter dated 27 July 2026, Cherargei urged the Commission to examine remarks […]

NAIROBI— Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has denied allegations that remarks he made in Lafey Constituency amounted to ethnic incitement, insisting they have been widely misquoted and deliberately taken out of context. In a detailed statement released on Friday , Duale clarified that the phrase he used—“Waraabe la-tagis bartay, ka-ridis waa ku dhib”—is a well-known […]

NAIROBI— A new TIFA Research survey has ranked Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale as the most influential political figure among Kenya’s Somali community, with 44% of Somali respondents who recognise a community leader identifying him as the person they look to for political direction and guidance. The findings form part of TIFA’s first national […]

TAKABA – Entrepreneur and Founder of the Siyad Foundation, Haji Siyad Abdalla, EBS,MBS,OGW has extended warm congratulations to the winners and participants of the North Eastern Region Secondary Schools Sports Championships 2026, which concluded successfully in Takaba, Mandera County, from July 20th to 22nd. In an official statement, Haji Siyad Abdalla described the event as “a […]

WAJIR — In a heartfelt moment that has captured national attention, Eldas MP Adan Keynan has praised the ambition of a young Grade 4 pupil at Bakala Primary School in Eldas Constituency. Ahmed Billow Jimale stood confidently before his schoolmates and declared his soaring aspiration with striking poise: “My name is Ahmed Bilal Jimale, a […]

WAJIR – Wajir County Women Representative Fatuma Abdi Jehow has criticised a section of the media for what she described as deliberate misinformation and unprofessional reporting during her recent development tour in Bute, Wajir North Constituency. The lawmaker, who made her visit to Bute town on Sunday , expressed disappointment at headlines that portrayed her […]

NAIROBI— Eldas MP Adan Keynan has called on President William Ruto to immediately remove Jubilee Party members in government positions who failed to openly back the broad-based administration and reallocate those roles to the loyal Jubilee faction that supported him since 2022. Speaking on NTV’s Fixing the Nation podcast on Monday, Keynan delivered a blunt […]

NAIROBI— Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has said the outcome of the recent parliamentary and senatorial by-elections clearly reflects the prevailing political landscape in Kenya, with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) emerging as the dominant force. Speaking on the results of the ten contests held across different parts of the country, Duale noted that UDA […]

NAIROBI—Habitat for Humanity Kenya on Thursday launched the global “Let’s Open the Door” campaign, positioning adequate housing as a key driver of health, climate resilience, economic empowerment, and sustainable development. The launch, announced on 16 July 2026, is part of Habitat for Humanity’s 50th anniversary celebrations and is being implemented in more than 60 countries. […]

Thousands of Kenyans flooded Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua’s Facebook comment section, declaring “SHA is working” and sharing personal testimonies, shortly after the senator posted: “If SHA was working, it would be Kenyans and the patients confirming it. You don’t need to keep telling people or reminding them that it’s working.” Here are samples of the […]

NAIROBI— The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has issued a rebuttal to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, dismissing his recent eight-page letter to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) as a “long-running soap opera” filled with fabrications and conspiracy theories. In a press statement released on Wednesday, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan described Gachagua’s […]

NAIROBI – In a swift and decisive operation, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have neutralised a key suspect linked to the brazen armed robbery at a popular restaurant in Spring Valley, Westlands, recovering a loaded Beretta pistol following a fierce shootout in Joska, Machakos County. The operation, which unfolded on Monday, marks […]

NAIROBI— Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Monday spearheaded a high-level delegation of leaders from Northern Kenya in crucial discussions with President William Ruto at State House, aimed at tackling persistent challenges and fast-tracking transformative development across the region. The meeting brought together governors from the five counties — Ahmed Abdullahi (Wajir), Nathif Jama (Garissa), […]

MANDERA– Amran Wardere, a seasoned leader and former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) parliamentary aspirant, has officially joined the contest for Mandera County Women Representative in the 2027 general elections. Born and bred in Mandera, Wardere brings a rich blend of academic excellence, grassroots leadership, and professional expertise to the race, positioning herself as a formidable […]

NAIROBI— The Social Health Authority (SHA) and the Digital Health Agency (DHA) have issued a joint statement to address concerns raised in a Daily Nation article published on 6th July 2026 regarding the digital claims system supporting Taifa Care. The two institutions wish to reassure Kenyans, healthcare providers, and all stakeholders that healthcare claims and […]

President William Ruto has hailed Kulan Post founding editor Abdikadir Hassan Ukash, describing his innovative digital journalism as “a stroke of genius” in bridging the information gap in Northern Kenya. Speaking during a roundtable media engagement in at Wajir State Lodge on 1st June 2026, President Ruto commended Ukash for creating a responsive, community-centred platform […]

NAIROBI— The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to absorbing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers into county governments on permanent and pensionable terms, effective July 1, 2026, ensuring continuity of healthcare services nationwide. In an official communication addressed to UHC workers, county governments, and health stakeholders, Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale emphasized that the transition […]

NAIROBI— President William Ruto has assented to two significant pieces of legislation that promise to reshape Kenya’s financial architecture and parliamentary benefits framework. The Central Bank of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2023, were signed into law, marking major strides in institutional strengthening and constitutional alignment. The Central Bank of […]

NAIROBI – Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale has extended Kenya’s warm congratulations to the Federal Republic of Somalia on the 66th anniversary of its Union Day, emphasizing the two nations’ deepening partnership and shared vision for a peaceful and prosperous Horn of Africa. Delivering the keynote address at a commemoration event in Nairobi, CS […]

BY— Siyad Jimale For sixty years, the people of Northern Kenya and other border counties lived under a shadow of suspicion. An extra layer of vetting — applied selectively on the basis of ethnicity, religion, and geography — treated Kenyan citizens as potential foreigners in their own land. When President William Ruto signed the Presidential […]

NAIROBI— UDA Secretary General, Sen. Hassan Omar Hassan, has launched a sharp critique of sections of the mainstream media, accusing their media owners and senior editors of abandoning the principles of professional journalism in favour of partisan political activism aimed at discrediting President William Ruto’s administration. Addressing the media at the Party Headquarters, Hustler Plaza, […]

NAIROBI— Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Friday presided over a colourful reception ceremony to welcome Somali FIFA referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, whose dream of officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was suddenly cut short last month. The high-profile event, held at the BBS Mall in Eastleigh — recognised as the largest shopping complex […]

By Mohamed Baree WAJIR – Abdullahi Mohamed Sajo and Principal Secretary Ahmed Abdisalan both hail from the Rer Mahat sub-clan of the larger Rer Abdi family, placing them within the same political support base as preparations intensify for the anticipated August 15 declaration in Bute. As consultations continue across Wajir North ahead of the 2027 […]