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2026

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By Abdishukri Jelle

GARISSA 2027: A CONTEST OF COALITIONS, CLANS AND THE QUIET POWER OF THE SWING VOTE

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The 2027 race for Garissa governor is taking shape. The early-season fog is clearing, revealing what may be the most intricate contest this county has seen in a generation. Saturday's grand endorsement of Senator Abdul Haji by the Auliyahan community was more than another colourful stop on the road to the ballot. It was a political statement: an attempt to change the conversation itself. It put flesh on the bones of what some are calling the North-South coalition: Samawadal takes the governorship through Abdul Haji; Auliyahan forgoes the top prize and settles for the Senate through Nathif Jama. In 2022,…

MAGAFOOW, GEEDKAAD GASHABA WAAN GOY’NAYAA!

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Tradition, Political Brokerage and the Battle for Democratic Legitimacy in Garissa There was a time when the Council of Elders represented the moral centre of the clan a respected institution where disputes were resolved, consensus was forged and the collective interests of the community were safeguarded. Their authority rested on trust, wisdom and service. Today, as Garissa's political landscape evolves ahead of the 2027 General Election, that traditional role has become the subject of increasing public debate. The concern being raised is no longer simply about cultural leadership. It is about the alleged transformation of traditional authority into political brokerage.…

THE DEAD END OF CLAN COMMAND: The Awlihan Democratic Impulse

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There are moments in politics when events reveal far more than their architects intended. The recent press conference by Awlihan elders was one such moment. Intended to project authority and demonstrate political cohesion, it instead exposed the limits of traditional political influence in an increasingly competitive democratic environment. After sustained efforts to persuade Hon. Muhumed Muktar Shidiye to withdraw from the 2027 gubernatorial race, the elders appeared to acknowledge what had become increasingly evident: persuasion had reached its limit. They could advise, negotiate and appeal but they could not compel. This is not merely a disagreement over one candidacy. It…