Author: Abdirashid Salah Kediye

On any given afternoon in Garissa, the sound of children chasing a football echoes through dusty fields and narrow streets. For many, it is simply a game. For Idle Omar, better known as “Manbuq,” it was the beginning of a journey that would take him across continents before bringing him back to where it all started. His story is not merely about football. It is a story of resilience, sacrifice, identity, and purpose. It is about a young boy who dared to dream beyond the boundaries of his hometown, reached the international stage, and returned with a single mission to…

As political activity gradually gathers momentum ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election, attention in Garissa County is increasingly turning to a new generation of leaders seeking to shape the county’s future. Conversations in trading centres public forums professional circles and among the youth are beginning to move beyond political rhetoric focusing instead on accountability service delivery and the kind of leadership capable of unlocking Garissa’s enormous potential. Among the names steadily attracting attention is Hussein Bare Adad a governance and security expert whose entry into the senatorial race has generated growing interest across the county. Backed by years of experience…