I'm deeply, deeply saddened by the news of the death in Pakistan of Sheikh Mohamed Akhtar Rao of Islamic Foundation. As the founder and frontrunner of Islamic Foundation activities in Kenya for over 40 years, he impacted positively on the lives of many as he spent his time in…

Had the honor earlier today of meeting the President H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, PhD. My good discussions with him included national government support for some of our big ticket developmental plans such as large scale drought-resilient farming schemes. I was indeed happy to hear from the…

Ina lilahi waina ileyhi Rajiuun. It is indeed saddening that mama Ruun Jabane is no more. A true original Garissan, she lived her life a humble and a respectable person. May Allah (SWT) grant her janatul-Firdaws and bestow sabr on her extended family at this moment of grief.…

It was an honor for me earlier today to have officiated an awareness creation forum in Nairobi for the Madrasat Al-Najaah Waqf project in Garissa. A great function indeed that was also blessed with the presence of a large number of Ulema from Garissa including Sheikh Abdullahi…

I made my presentation earlier today at the #GlobalRefugeeForum in Geneva where I highlighted to the audience the myriad of sacrifices made by the communities of Dadaab and Fafi for over 32 years to host refugees. For instance, I singled out the massive deforestation that has…

Ina lilahi waina ileyhi Rajiuun. I am extremely sorrowed to learn of the demise of our respected Ugas Mzee Amin Hassan earlier today. His son who was driving him also perished in the same heinous IED attack by the cowardly Alshabab group. I have truly lost a personal friend and a…

On the sidelines of #COP28UAE , I met earlier today with the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture - ICBA (International Center for Biosaline Agriculture). This is an organization which helps to improve food security and nutrition by identifying, testing and introducing resource‐efficient,…

It was a good opportunity for me to join Amb. Julius Kibet Bitok (PS Immigration Services | Kenya) earlier in a consultative forum relating to refugee affairs. The forum was held to ensure maximum value is driven from the Global Refugees Forum (GRF) to be held in Geneva during the coming month of…

I met the PS for Energy Mr. Alex Kamau Wachira and shared with him my concerns about their imminent plans to release Masinga Dam to the River Tana and the huge risk that poses on Garissa town and the other settlements along the river downstream. I impressed on him the fact that…

I take this opportunity to congratulate our football team for qualifying to the Talanta Hela National competition to represent North Eastern Region. This achievement was only possible due to the dedication and determination of the team. The national competition will take place in…

Met earlier today WFP in Kenya Country Director Madam Lauren Landis & had a good discussion with her on the possibilities of urgent support interventions to enabe us deliver food from Garissa town to the most affected parts in our sub-countes. She promised to come back to us in a…

This morning I took part in the launch of the Reproductive Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health & Nutrition (RMNCAHN) Equity programme. The RMNCAHN Equity Programme will ensure more women, newborns, children, and adolescents, have better access to quality health and…

In the spirit of extending relationships for our county I met in the last 2 days a number of important personalities in London. They include Mr. Afzal Kiani - the mayor of the Borough of Hounslow Council and Ms Seema Malhotra MP💙 Hounslow MP who is also the Labour party Shadow Minister…

Alhamdulilah - the construction of Al-Najaah Waqf Tower has started. At a colourful event earlier today we laid the foundation stone of the Waqf building which upon completion will support the running of Madrasat Al-Najaah - the oldest Madrasa in Northern Kenya. It was started in…

Had a wonderful day today where I spent it in Bura, Fafi Sub-County to celebrate Mashujaa day. Mashujaa Day, also known as Heroes' Day, is a day to collectively honour all those who contributed towards the struggle for Kenya's independence or positively contributed in the…

Alhamdulilah - we have finally accomplished the twinning of Garissa County with the Metropolitan Municipality of Sanliurfa, Republic of Türkiye. I executed the twinning Agreement (protocols) with mayor Zeynel Abidin BEYAZGÜL in a high profile function attended also by many local leaders…

Had good discussions the last 2 days with different Turkish institutions in Istanbul. I organized the different meetings in the spirit of reviving the good relationships that I had created with Turkish development organisations during my first term 2013/17 - particularly the…

Had a busy day today in Geneva as part of the Kenyan delegation attending the 74th UNHCR session of the Executive Committee. In every opportunity that I got I shared the many sacrifices made by the people of Dadaab and Fafi during the many years of hosting refugees. I also…

✅Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) and Disaster Risk Management Committee – H.E Nathif Jama, EGH- Governor, Garissa County

PS Water and Sanitation PS, Dr. Paul Ronoh was at Garissa County today signed MOU with Governor Gov. Nathif J. Adam, EGH for the reduction of NRW at 45% and launched Water Police Unit to curb the vice occasioned mainly by vandalism, sabotage and other criminal activities.