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Jibril Abdirashid Haji becomes first Somali Cabinet minister to renounce Kenyan citizenship as Mogadishu enforces new rule on dual nationality. 🇸🇴 SOMALIA | ASAL POST MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somali Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji has officially surrendered his Kenyan citizenship and passport, becoming the first member of Somalia’s federal Cabinet to comply with a directive issued by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud requiring ministers holding Kenyan passports to renounce them or leave government. Jibril handed over his Kenyan passport on Monday to Kenya’s Deputy Ambassador to Somalia, Elias Bare Shill, during a ceremony in Mogadishu, marking the first public compliance…

Head of State commits KSh550 million for student accommodation and KSh50 million for peace initiative as government pushes infrastructure development. EDUCATION | ASAL POST NAIROBI, Kenya – President William Ruto has pledged KSh600 million to support the expansion of Kaimosi Friends University, committing funds for new student hostels and the establishment of a peace centre as part of the government’s investment in higher education and national cohesion. Speaking on Monday while hosting leaders of the Friends Church at State House, Nairobi, President Ruto announced KSh550 million for the construction of student hostels and an additional KSh50 million to kick-start the…

Motorists advised to expect traffic changes between August 10 and September 14 as highway authority begins infrastructure works near Bellevue. TRAFFIC UPDATE | ASAL POST NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a one-month partial closure of a section of Mombasa Road (A8) near the Highway Educational Complex at Bellevue to facilitate the construction of a box culvert. In a public notice issued on Monday, August 3, KeNHA Director General Luka Kimeli said the closure will affect both directions of the highway and will be implemented interchangeably from August 10 to September 14, 2026, to minimize…

Kiambu court frees legislator on KSh100,000 cash bail as legal challenge against his arrest heads for September hearing. COURTS | ASAL POST KIAMBU, Kenya – The High Court in Kiambu has ordered the immediate release of Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia after granting him a KSh100,000 cash bail pending the hearing of his application challenging his arrest. In a ruling delivered on Monday, Lady Justice Njoki Mwangi directed that the legislator be released from police custody immediately upon depositing the cash bail, granting him temporary relief as he pursues legal action against the Inspector General of Police, the Director of Public…

Council outlines Saudi Arabia’s new Hajj regulations as accredited agents coordinate to improve services for Kenyan pilgrims 🕋 HAJJ 2027 | ASAL POST NAIROBI, Kenya – Preparations for Hajj 2027 (1448 AH) have intensified after the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) convened a high-level consultative meeting with licensed Hajj agents to strengthen coordination, improve service delivery and ensure Kenyan pilgrims are fully prepared for the annual pilgrimage. The meeting, chaired by SUPKEM National Chairman Alhajj Hassan Ole Naado, brought together certified Hajj operators to discuss key reforms introduced by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ahead of the 2027 Hajj…

Religious leaders join national and county governments in Garissa to champion devolution, national cohesion and equitable service delivery DEVOLUTION SENSIZTIZATION WEEK (DSW 2026) | ASAL POST GARISSA, Kenya – The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) Garissa County has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting good governance, national cohesion and inclusive development after participating in the 2026 Devolution Sensitization Week in Garissa Town. The three-day forum brings together leaders from the national and county governments, development partners, civil society organizations, faith-based institutions and community representatives to deliberate on strengthening devolution and improving public service delivery across the country. The conference officially…

Health CS urges unity, investment in religious education and support for community-led development during Afwein fundraising drive COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | ASAL POST AFWEIN, GARISSA COUNTY – Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Wednesday led a major fundraising drive in Afwein, Garissa County, to support the construction of Jamia Mosque and Madrasatul Tawba, calling on residents to invest in religious institutions as foundations for moral values, education and community development. The fundraiser, held at Afwein Primary School grounds, attracted political leaders, Islamic scholars, elders, business leaders and hundreds of residents, who made contributions towards the construction of the two community projects.…

Religious leaders, elders, youth and women trained to enhance conflict prevention and promote peaceful elections in Garissa County. PEACE & COHESION | ASAL POST GARISSA, Kenya – The Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK) has strengthened efforts to promote peaceful elections by equipping sub-national mediators in Garissa County with skills in conflict prevention, dialogue and community mediation ahead of the 2027 General Election. The capacity-building forum brought together religious leaders, elders, youth representatives, women leaders and other key stakeholders to enhance local peacebuilding mechanisms and strengthen community resilience against election-related conflicts. Speaking at the forum, IRCK Chairman and Supreme Council of…

Health CS says parliamentary system would promote inclusive leadership and prevent presidential elections from being determined by ethnic voting blocs. POLITICS | ASAL POST By Abdimalik Hajir – Reporter GARISSA, Kenya – Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has renewed his call for Kenya to adopt a parliamentary system of government, arguing that it would eliminate what he described as the “tyranny of numbers” and promote more inclusive governance. Speaking during the Devolution Sensitization Week in Garissa, Duale said a parliamentary system would allow the party or coalition with the majority of Members of Parliament to form the government, instead of…

Foreign ministers commit to improving immigration coordination, consular services and cross-border mobility during bilateral talks in Addis Ababa. DIPLOMACY | ASAL POST ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Kenya and Somalia have agreed to strengthen cooperation on migration, immigration and consular services following high-level bilateral talks held on the sidelines of the 49th Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council in Addis Ababa. The meeting brought together Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, and Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, as the two neighbouring countries reaffirmed their commitment…