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

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

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,…
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Balambala Ward: Garissa’s Untapped Economic Frontier Hidden in Plain Sight

Balambala Ward: Garissa’s Untapped Economic Frontier Hidden in Plain Sight

The future wealth of Garissa may not lie beneath the ground but along the waters of the River Tana, the resilience of its people and the natural resources we have yet to fully unlock. Introduction When people think of Garissa County, they often picture an arid landscape shaped by drought and pastoralism. Yet beyond that perception lies Balambala Ward one of the county's least known but most strategically positioned areas for economic transformation. Blessed with the River Tana, abundant construction materials, fertile riverbanks, diverse wildlife, and a resilient community, Balambala possesses many of the ingredients needed to become a regional…
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