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Abdimalik Hajir

Mogadishu convention endorses former PM for Somalia presidency

By Abdimalik Hajir   2026-01-12 20:24:38

The Haybad Qaran Union held its National Convention in Mogadishu and endorsed former Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdoon (Saacid) as presidential candidate.

Thirsty villagers petition county over extreme water shortage

By Abdimalik Hajir   2026-01-14 14:02:14

Residents say that since the establishment of county governments, they have never benefited from any county-funded development water projects.

Elders face pressure to honour 2022 deal, endorse Shidiye for Garissa governorship

By Abdimalik Hajir   2026-01-19 16:08:11

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.

Former MP Abass accuses elders of overstepping in Haji endorsement

By Abdimalik Hajir   2026-02-23 14:37:41

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.

Students told to turn ideas into solutions at Kenya Science Fair

By Abdimalik Hajir   2026-03-31 13:44:46

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. 

Uproar in Garissa after protesters bring body to police station, accuse officers of killing

By Abdimalik Hajir   2026-04-21 17:07:52

Protests erupted in Garissa after residents stormed a police station, accusing officers of an alleged fatal shooting and demanding justice.

Two children injured after explosion in Kotile, Garissa county

By Abdimalik Hajir   2026-04-23 15:42:00

Two children were injured in Garissa after stepping on an explosive device, prompting investigations and renewed security concerns.

MCA slams refugee integration proposals for excluding public input

By Abdimalik Hajir   2026-05-07 06:01:00

Garissa MCA faults Dadaab refugee integration plan, citing lack of public participation and concerns over host community impact.

CS stunned after finding offices deserted at 8am

By Abdimalik Hajir   2026-05-08 00:00:00

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku was on Thursday stunned after finding government offices in Garissa deserted during an impromptu visit at 8am.