NCCS Chair Sophia Abdi Noor Hails First Lady Rachel Ruto’s Food Program for 84 Schools in Kisumu: ‘ No Child Should Learn on an Empty Stomach ‘
KISUMU — The Chairperson of the National Council for Children’s Services (NCCS), Sophia Abdi Noor, has reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to protecting vulnerable learners as First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto rolled out a major food support program for drought-affected schools in Kisumu County. The initiative was launched at Lwala Kadawa
CS Aden Duale Graces Nikkah of His Mentee OCS Gedi in Garissa, Shares Marriage Counsel and Calls for Credible Polls
GARISSA — Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on CS Aden Duale Graces Nikkah of His Mentee OCS Gedi in Garissa, Shares Marriage Counsel and Calls for Credible PollsSaturday joined family, friends and community members in Garissa to witness the Nikkah ceremony of his friend and mentee, Mohammed Gedi Muhumed (Alias
CS Aden Duale Kicks Off Garissa County Football Tournament with Kits for 96 Ward Teams
GARISSA — Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has presided over the distribution of professional football kits to 96 teams drawn from every ward in Garissa County. The initiative, which brought together over 2,000 young people, is part of a broader grassroots sports program aimed at nurturing talent, promoting community cohesion
Profile: The Historic Journey of Hon. Sophia Abdi Noor, Northern Kenya’s First Elected Woman MP
On August 8, 2017, a seismic shift occurred in Kenya’s political landscape. In the arid expanses of Ijara Constituency in Garissa County, a region deeply rooted in conservative pastoralist traditions, Sophia Abdi Noor etched her name into the annals of history. By garnering 6,001 votes and defeating the incumbent male
Abdalle’s Hassan Adan Elders Endorse Former MP Sophia Abdi Noor as Sole Flag-Bearer for Ijara Seat in 2027
GARISSA— The Hassan Adan section of the larger Abdalle sub-clan has formally endorsed former Member of Parliament Sophia Abdi Noor as its sole flag-bearer for the Ijara parliamentary seat in the 2027 general election. Mrs. Sophia Abdi Noor emerged as the preferred candidate after a rigorous three-day vetting process conducted
Ijara Elders Endorse Former MP Sophia Abdi Noor as Preferred Candidate for 2027 Seat
Former Ijara Member of Parliament Sophia Abdi Noor has been formally endorsed as the preferred flag-bearer of the Abdalle’s Hassan Adan Community for the 2027 general election. The decision followed a three-day consultative meeting held in Ijara, where residents, elders, religious leaders, women, youth and professionals deliberated on the community’s
Jubaland Presidential Candidate Faults Administration Over Failure to Liberate Middle Jubba
Jubaland presidential candidate and governance and security expert Dr. Abdullahi Ali has criticized the Jubaland administration over what he described as its failure to prioritize the liberation of Middle Jubba, saying the continued control of the region by Al-Shabaab has prolonged the suffering of hundreds of thousands of civilians. Speaking
Former Ijara MP Sophia Abdi Noor Urges Equal Opportunities for Women and Girls at Garissa Devolution Week
GARISSA— Former Ijara Constituency Member of Parliament Sophia Abdi Noor has called for renewed commitment to inclusive development, gender equality and the protection of girls during the 4th Devolution Sensitization Week held in Garissa County. Speaking at the event, Mrs Sophia, the first woman elected Member of Parliament from Northern
TIFA Poll: Aden Duale Emerges as Top Political Influencer in Kenya’s Somali Community
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
Duale Leads Northern Kenya Leaders in High-Level Talks with President Ruto to End Marginalisation
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





