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The Haybad Qaran Union held its National Convention in Mogadishu and endorsed former Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdoon (Saacid) as presidential candidate.
Residents say that since the establishment of county governments, they have never benefited from any county-funded development water projects.
Leaders urged the Aulihan Ugaas to endorse Mohamed Muktar Shidiye, saying that the elders asked him to step down in favour of Governor Nathif Jama during the 2022 General Election.
Both Haji and Abass come from Samawathal, who in the past elections have acted as swing votes and deputised other Ogaden clans in what is commonly referred to as negotiated democracy.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has urged students in both Junior and senior schools to dream and invent solutions to the world through Science and technology innovations.
Protests erupted in Garissa after residents stormed a police station, accusing officers of an alleged fatal shooting and demanding justice.
Two children were injured in Garissa after stepping on an explosive device, prompting investigations and renewed security concerns.
Garissa MCA faults Dadaab refugee integration plan, citing lack of public participation and concerns over host community impact.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku was on Thursday stunned after finding government offices in Garissa deserted during an impromptu visit at 8am.
President Ruto defended his development record in Northeastern Kenya, criticised the opposition, unveiled projects, while MP Salah Yakub questioned the region's gains.
Fear and anger have gripped Garissa following a surge in gang attacks and killings, prompting leaders and residents to demand urgent security action.
Garissa Governor Nathif Jama has come under heavy criticism after a video of him dismissing the current healthcare system under the Social Health Authority (SHA) went viral.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has put knife-wielding criminals operating in Garissa on notice, warning that security agencies will pursue them relentlessly.
Garissa stakeholders urged elders to make negotiated democracy more inclusive, saying all aspirants should be allowed to compete in free and fair elections.
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