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Vituko Za Garissa County, Garissa Ndogo, Garissa (2026)

20/03/2026

The thieves separated themselves from the people they are stealing from during the eid prayers in Garissa!!

15/03/2026

The thief has been identified just as we have long been identifying!!

27/02/2026

Abdikadir Hussein Mohamed: An "F" Rating for Lagdera's Absentee MP

By: Vituko Za Garissa County

Date: February 27, 2026

Executive Summary

After nearly four years in office, Lagdera Member of Parliament Abdikadir Hussein Mohamed has failed to deliver on the most basic responsibilities of constituency representation. Based on performance metrics including Constituency Development Fund (CDF) management, drought response, and constituent engagement, this analysis assigns him a failing grade of F. His tenure has been characterized by absent leadership, mismanaged public resources, and a troubling disconnect between his personal comfort and the suffering of his constituents.

Category 1: CDF Management and Education Support — GRADE: F

The Bursary Crisis

The most damning indictment of Abdikadir's tenure is the collapse of the NG-CDF bursary programme in Lagdera. Multiple constituent reports indicate that for extended periods, no fees have been paid for poor students across the constituency. Children have been sent home from schools, dreams of education have been shattered, and families already struggling with poverty have been forced to make impossible choices—all while CDF funds remain unaccounted for.

The Transparency Failure

Unlike neighbouring constituencies where MPs publish detailed bursary allocation records and maintain accessible application processes, Lagdera operates in opacity. There is no public accounting of how CDF millions have been spent. Constituents have no way of knowing whether funds were misallocated, diverted, or simply left unutilized. What is clear is that the money has not reached the students who need it most.

The TVET Diversion

Abdikadir has attempted to deflect criticism by pointing to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in Benane and Modogashe. This is a classic political misdirection. Building institutional infrastructure while children cannot afford secondary school fees is not development—it is negligence. A TVET centre serves no purpose to a student who never completed basic education because their MP failed to pay their fees. These long-term projects, whatever their merit, do not excuse the immediate crisis facing Lagdera's poorest families.

Verdict: Abdikadir has failed in his statutory duty to manage CDF funds for the benefit of needy constituents. Students are suffering directly as a result.

Category 2: Drought Response and Crisis Management — GRADE: F

Absent During Emergency

Lagdera is an arid constituency where drought is not a surprise—it is a predictable, recurring crisis. Yet when the current drought emergency began to bite, Abdikadir was nowhere to be found. While thousands of families watched their livestock perish and walked kilometers for water, their MP remained largely invisible.

Following, Not Leading

Search records show Abdikadir occasionally appearing at meetings and relief missions organized by other leaders. In December 2025, he joined a delegation led by Eldas MP Adan Keynan. In August 2025, he participated in a relief mission organized by Woman Representative Amina Udgoon. These appearances suggest an MP content to ride on the coattails of more proactive colleagues rather than taking ownership of his constituency's crisis.

No Vision, No Solutions

Where is Abdikadir's comprehensive plan for drought resilience? What lobbying has he done for permanent water infrastructure? How many boreholes has his office facilitated? The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) continues to provide emergency water trucking and cash transfers—essential but temporary measures—while the MP offers nothing beyond photo opportunities. A failing grade is generous for a representative who cannot even articulate a vision for ending his constituency's dependency on emergency relief.

Verdict: Abdikadir has been a passive observer, not a leader, during Lagdera's hour of greatest need.

Category 3: Constituency Engagement and Prioritization — GRADE: F

The Invisible Representative

The most consistent complaint from Lagdera residents is simple: they never see their MP. Between high-profile engagements in Nairobi and unexplained absences, Abdikadir has maintained minimal visible presence in the constituency he was elected to serve. When families are suffering, when students are sent home, when drought is killing livestock—where is he?

Self-Enrichment, Not Service

Constituents have watched their MP live comfortably while they struggle. His substantial parliamentary salary—exceeding KSh700,000 monthly plus generous allowances—places him among Kenya's best-paid public servants. Yet there is no evidence that any of these resources flow back to constituents in need. The contrast between his visible comfort and the visible suffering in Lagdera has created deep resentment and a perception, fair or not, that self-enrichment has been prioritized over service.

Photo-Opportunity Politics

When Abdikadir does appear in Lagdera, it is typically for staged events—food distribution photo opportunities, carefully managed appearances with other leaders. These fleeting visits do not constitute engagement. They are political theatre designed to create the illusion of presence while masking fundamental neglect.

Verdict: Abdikadir has failed to maintain meaningful connection with his constituents, preferring the comforts of Nairobi to the realities of Lagdera.

Overall Assessment: Why "F" Is the Only Appropriate Grade

The Burden of Expectations

When Lagdera voters elected Abdikadir Hussein Mohamed in 2022, they were not expecting miracles. They were expecting basic competence: a CDF bursary programme that actually pays fees, a visible presence during drought emergencies, and a representative who prioritizes their welfare over personal comfort. These are not unreasonable expectations. They are the minimum standard for any Member of Parliament.

The Reality

Instead, Lagdera has received:

· No bursaries for poor students, with children sent home from school
· No leadership during drought, leaving families to survive on emergency relief organized by others
· No engagement, with an MP who appears only for photo opportunities
· No accountability, with CDF expenditures shrouded in opacity

The Verdict

By every objective measure, Abdikadir Hussein Mohamed has failed Lagdera. His grade is not a "D" for trying but falling short. It is not a "C" for mixed performance. It is an F—a complete failure to meet the basic responsibilities of the office he holds.

The people of Lagdera deserve better. They deserve an MP who shows up, who fights for them, who ensures that CDF funds reach the students who need them, and who leads during crises rather than following others. Abdikadir Hussein Mohamed has provided none of these things.

Final Grade: F

22/02/2026

Three Years of Lost Opportunity: Why Ijara MP Abdi Ali Sheikhow Deserves an "F"

By: VGC, 22/02/2026.

For three years, the people of Ijara constituency have waited. They have waited for water that never comes, for roads that remain impassable, for schools that still lack classrooms, and for a Member of Parliament who promised development but has delivered little more than press releases and photo opportunities.

An examination of available information reveals a representative more interested in political grandstanding than tangible results. Based on the public record—including what is present and, more importantly, what is conspicuously absent—MP Abdi Ali Sheikhow has failed his constituents and deserves a failing grade.

The Politics of Distraction

When a leader lacks a development record to run on, they manufacture distractions. In late January 2026, as questions about his performance presumably mounted, the MP joined a chorus of voices calling for the creation of Ijara as a separate county . Flanked by elders and professionals during a press briefing in Garissa, he claimed that Ijara has been "marginalized from Garissa due to its distance from the county headquarters" and therefore deserves its own county .

This is a classic political maneuver. When you cannot point to projects you have delivered, you blame the system. You tell your people that the problem is structural, that the county government is holding you back, that if only Ijara were its own county, then—and only then—would development come.

But here is the uncomfortable truth the MP does not want you to consider: The National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) is not controlled by the county government. For three years, this MP has had direct control over millions of shillings allocated specifically for constituency-level development. Where are the classrooms built with that money? Where are the boreholes drilled? Where are the health dispensaries constructed?

The push for a new county is an admission of failure. It is the MP telling his constituents: "I cannot deliver for you within the current system, so let us change the system." Meanwhile, other MPs across Kenya manage to deliver roads, water, and schools using the exact same NG-CDF mechanism that Abdi Ali Sheikhow has had at his disposal for three years.

The Water Crisis: A Monumental Failure of Leadership

If there is one issue that encapsulates the MP's failure, it is water. Ijara is an arid region where water is life, yet the constituency remains in a perpetual state of water crisis.

As recently as February 20, 2026, residents of Masalani town faced an acute water shortage during the holy month of Ramadan. Water pumps were disconnected due to a staggering Sh700,000 electricity bill owed to Kenya Power. Critical institutions, including Masalani Sub-County Referral Hospital, were left without water. Residents went public, appealing to the MP for help.

Let us pause on this detail. Three years into his term, the MP's constituents were begging for water in a newspaper appeal. Not celebrating a water project he had completed. Not thanking him for a borehole. Begging.

The MP's defenders will point to his intervention in Korisa location in January 2026, where he personally purchased water pumps after the county government allegedly ignored petitions . But this narrative requires closer scrutiny. Why was the MP waiting for the county government to act on a water crisis? Why did Korisa residents suffer for seven months with a non-functional pump before the MP "intervened"? And why did his intervention consist of purchasing pumps—a one-time fix—rather than a sustainable solution?

These piecemeal, reactive interventions are not development. They are the bare minimum required to avoid complete political embarrassment. True development means building infrastructure that prevents crises from occurring in the first place. By that measure, the MP has failed utterly.

The Missing Development Record

The most damning evidence against MP Abdi Ali Sheikhow is what cannot be found in the public record.

A search for completed NG-CDF projects in Ijara over the last three years yields nothing. There are no announcements of new schools inaugurated, no roads tarmacked, no markets constructed, no vocational training centers opened. The Kenya News Agency, which covers government announcements and development updates across the country, has published exactly one article about Ijara in recent weeks—and it is about the MP pushing for a new county, not about any project he has delivered .

Where is the accountability? Where are the project completion reports? Where are the community handovers? For three years, constituents have been told to wait, to be patient, to blame the county government. But the MP cannot hide behind the county forever. The NG-CDF is his money to manage, and the absence of visible projects suggests one of two things: either the money has been mismanaged, or the MP has simply not prioritized development.

Neither scenario warrants a passing grade.

What Leadership Looks Like Elsewhere

Across Kenya, MPs with far fewer resources than the NG-CDF manage to deliver for their people. They drill boreholes that actually work. They build classrooms that students can use. They ensure that when crises hit, their constituents are not begging in newspapers but celebrating completed infrastructure that mitigates the crisis.

Ijara has none of this. What it has is an MP who, after three years, is still blaming the Garissa county government for the constituency's problems. What it has is an MP whose signature achievement appears to be purchasing replacement pumps for a borehole that should never have broken down in the first place—and only after seven months of community suffering.

The Verdict: F for Failure

Grading MP Abdi Ali Sheikhow requires looking beyond press conferences and political maneuvers. It requires asking the questions that matter to ordinary Ijarans:

· Are there more children in school today than three years ago?
· Is clean water more accessible today than three years ago?
· Are roads more passable today than three years ago?
· Is the local health center better equipped today than three years ago?

The available evidence suggests the answer to all these questions is no. The MP has spent three years pointing fingers at the county government while his own development fund remains invisible. He has spent three years talking about what might be possible if Ijara were its own county, rather than delivering what is possible with the resources he already controls.

That is not leadership. That is failure.

Grade: F

This assessment is based on publicly available information, including the absence of documented development projects in Ijara constituency over the MP's three-year tenure, the ongoing water crises requiring emergency appeals, and the MP's focus on constitutional amendments rather than tangible delivery.

13/02/2026

Farah Maalim Deserves an 'F' Rating: A Case Study in Leadership Failure

By VGC, 13-02-2026.

In the harsh landscape of Kenyan politics, where constituents often measure their representatives by tangible development and moral clarity, Dadaab MP Farah Maalim stands out for all the wrong reasons. Based on his recent conduct, public statements, and apparent neglect of his drought-stricken constituency, Maalim merits an unequivocal F (Fail) rating as a public servant.

Here is the evidence that paints a portrait of representation gone terribly wrong.

Incitement to Violence: A Call to "Slaughter" Gen Z

The most damning evidence against Maalim concerns his response to youth protests. Following the Gen Z-led demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024/25, Maalim allegedly stated that if he were president, he would have "slaughtered" 5,000 young protesters daily.

The response from state institutions has been unequivocal. The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) summoned Maalim alongside other leaders accused of hate speech and incitement to violence. NCIC Chairperson Reverend Samuel Kobia condemned such rhetoric in the strongest terms:

"These reckless utterances are not short of a call to war and have absolutely no place in Kenya. We shall not stand by and let this poison our nation's peace and social cohesion."

The commission has since proposed charges against Maalim to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, demanding his immediate arraignment. This is not political persecution—it is accountability for language that threatens the very fabric of Kenyan society .

Dereliction of Duty: Silence Amidst Suffering

While the national spotlight focuses on his inflammatory rhetoric, Maalim's primary responsibility—representing the people of Dadaab—appears abandoned. Dadaab constituency lies in one of Kenya's arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), regions chronically vulnerable to drought.

The contrast is stark and damning. In 2023, parliamentary records show Maalim speaking with apparent expertise about past drought interventions, describing how he engaged "59 water bowers" during the 2010-2011 drought. He demonstrated clear knowledge of what effective crisis response looks like.

Yet in 2024 and 2025, as drought conditions persist and worsen in his constituency, there is a conspicuous silence. Where are the urgent statements in Parliament demanding drought mitigation funds? Where is the advocacy for food aid, water trucking, and emergency livestock interventions? Where is the transparent accounting of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocations meant to uplift his people?

The disconnect between past awareness and present inaction represents a profound betrayal of trust. A leader who knows what his people need but fails to advocate for it is arguably worse than one who never knew at all.

The Sycophant's Journey: Betrayal of Party and Principles

Maalim's political trajectory further undermines any claim to principled leadership. His expulsion from the Wiper Democratic Movement, where he served as Deputy Party Leader, was not merely procedural—it was a public rebuke for "violating the party constitution and infringing on the rights of Kenyans" following his inflammatory remarks.

His dismissal of the expulsion as inconsequential, accompanied by statements that his ideology is not to oppose the government for "political sycophancy," rings hollow. The optics tell a different story: a leader who abandoned his party, crossed the floor, and now aligns himself with the very government his constituents expected him to hold accountable.

This realignment appears transactional rather than ideological—the classic profile of a political sycophant who values proximity to power over proximity to his people.

The Rating Justified: Why 'F' Is the Only Appropriate Grade

An 'F' rating is not assigned lightly. It represents complete failure across every dimension of public service:

Criterion Finding
Constituency Development No evidence of recent CDF utilization or project implementation; silence during ongoing drought crisis
Advocacy for Vulnerable Populations Actively hostile to youth protesters; no visible advocacy for drought victims
Adherence to Constitutional Values Statements constitute potential hate speech under Article 33 of the Constitution and the National Cohesion and Integration Act
Party Loyalty & Political Integrity Expelled from party leadership; perceived as opportunistic defector
Public Decorum Multiple instances of vulgar, inflammatory language unbecoming of a Member of Parliament

The NCIC's intervention underscores the gravity of the situation. Reverend Kobia warned that such rhetoric "divides the country" and noted that "what has taken that long to build can be destroyed in a matter of days" . A representative who actively undermines national cohesion while neglecting his constituents' basic needs has forfeited any claim to a passing grade.

Conclusion

Farah Maalim's tenure as MP for Dadaab represents a worst-case scenario in Kenyan representation: a leader who knows what his people need but does not deliver it, who understands the weight of his words but speaks recklessly regardless, and who prizes proximity to power over fidelity to those who elected him.

His constituents deserve better. They deserve water during drought, advocacy in Parliament, and a representative who builds bridges rather than calling for violence against the next generation of Kenyans.

The 'F' rating stands—not as a political judgment, but as an assessment of profound and comprehensive failure in the basic duties of public office.

10/02/2026

Constituency Report Card: Hon. Farah Salah Yakub’s Leadership Earns a D-
Subtitle: While School Fees Are Paid, Allegations of Clan-Based Favoritism and Neglect of Core Issues Plague FAFI Constituency

VGC, 10-02-2026

FAFI CONSTITUENCY – In a region grappling with the dual crises of escalating insecurity and a devastating drought, the performance of elected officials is under intense scrutiny. Hon. Farah Salah Yakub, Member of Parliament for the FAFI constituency, finds himself at the center of this scrutiny. A thorough assessment of his tenure, particularly his management of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and his response to pressing community needs, results in a disappointing overall rating of D-.

The Glimmer of Engagement
To his credit, Hon. Yakub has maintained a visible presence in the constituency, engaging with local communities and directly addressing one critical need: education. His personal intervention in paying school fees for a number of students has provided vital relief to struggling families and has been a frequently highlighted aspect of his service.

The Shadow of Clan and Cronyism
However, this ostensibly benevolent action is marred by persistent and widespread allegations from constituents, community leaders, and local observers. Reports indicate that the selection of beneficiaries for educational support—and indeed, the allocation of much of the CDF—is heavily influenced by clan affiliations. Rather than a transparent, needs-based distribution, resources appear funneled to the MP’s inner circle and political allies. This practice not only undermines the democratic purpose of the CDF but also sows discord and resentment among the broader population, fracturing the very social fabric necessary to confront larger challenges.

Neglect in the Face of Crisis
While the MP attends to a narrow base of support, the constituency faces existential threats that appear neglected on his agenda.

1. The Specter of Insecurity: FAFI constituency, like much of the region, is not immune to the terror of groups like Al-Shabaab. Open-source reports from security analysts and local media periodically highlight incidents of IED attacks, targeted assassinations of local officials, and intimidation campaigns in and around the constituency. These activities cripple economic life, stifle free movement, and create a climate of fear. Constituents express frustration that their representative’s voice is conspicuously muted on this paramount issue in national forums, with no discernible, publicly championed strategy for enhancing local security cooperation or resources.
2. The Ravages of Drought: The current severe drought has pushed many in the predominantly agro-pastoral constituency to the brink. Water sources have dried up, livestock—the primary livelihood—are decimated, and famine conditions loom. Yet, Hon. Yakub’s advocacy for urgent, large-scale drought mitigation and relief programs for FAFI is perceived as lackluster at best. The failure to prioritize this humanitarian catastrophe in his political work is seen as a profound dereliction of duty.

The Sycophancy Question
Compounding the discontent is the perception of Hon. Yakub as a sycophant of the current national regime. Critics argue he spends more energy aligning himself with the powers in Nairobi than forcefully advocating for FAFI’s unique and desperate needs regarding security and drought relief. This perceived prioritization of political patronage over principled representation has eroded public trust.

Conclusion: A Failing Grade
Grading on the critical metrics of equitable resource management, security advocacy, and crisis response, Hon. Farah Salah Yakub’s performance is profoundly insufficient. The clan-based patronage system corrupts the CDF’s intent. The silence on insecurity is deafening. The inadequate response to the drought is devastating.

The paid school fees, while helpful to a few, cannot absolve these major failures. They are a band-aid on a gaping wound. Until Hon. Yakub demonstrates a decisive, transparent, and inclusive shift in leadership—prioritizing all his constituents equally and confronting the issues of terror and climate disaster with vigor—his tenure will be remembered for its missed opportunities and profound neglect.

For these reasons, his overall report card must read: D-. The people of FAFI deserve far better.

Rating Scale:
A: Excellent, Transformative Leadership
B: Good, Effective with Minor Flaws
C: Average, Meets Minimum Expectations
D: Poor, Deficient in Key Areas
F: Fail, Complete Dereliction of Duty

04/02/2026

A Report Card of Failure: Balambala's MP Abandons His People. Rating F!!

In the heart of Garissa County, the constituency of Balambala stands as a stark testament to failed representation and profound neglect. The Member of Parliament, entrusted with the sacred duty of being the voice and advocate for his people, has authored a legacy of absence and apathy so complete that it warrants only one grade: a resounding F.

The pillars of this failure are built on broken promises and the alleged misappropriation of the very lifeline meant for community development—the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). This fund is designed to build classrooms, support local enterprise, and most critically, offer a ladder out of poverty for the most vulnerable, particularly through the education of bright but needy students. In Balambala, however, reports indicate that this ladder has been pulled away. Not a single poor student, we are told, has had their school fees paid from these crucial resources. The promise of education—the universal key to a better future—has been left unfunded, while allegations swirl that these public funds have found a private home in the MP's pockets. If true, this is not merely negligence; it is a profound betrayal.

Compounding this financial dereliction is a physical and moral absence. Since his election, the MP has reportedly become a phantom to his constituents. He has not walked among them, listened to their struggles in the marketplaces, or felt the harsh reality of their daily lives. This disconnect has transformed from a political weakness into a humanitarian failing.

The most damning indictment comes from the relentless hardship of the recent droughts. When the land cracked and livestock perished, when families faced the terrifying brink of famine, their elected representative was nowhere to be found. He was not seen mobilizing relief, not heard advocating for urgent aid in the halls of power, and not present to offer even the solace of shared struggle. In the moment of his people's greatest need, his seat in Nairobi was seemingly more comfortable than the dusty, suffering earth of Balambala.

A leader's worth is measured in times of crisis and in the steadfast commitment to lifting the next generation. On both counts, this MP has scored zero. He has failed to be a steward of public resources, a champion for education, a comforting presence, or a crisis manager.

Therefore, the grade is clear and unforgiving: F. It signifies a total failure in representation, empathy, and basic duty. To the constituents of Balambala, this MP has offered nothing but a lesson in abandonment. The hope now rests with the community's voice—through civic action, relentless accountability, and ultimately, the power of the ballot—to ensure that such a failing grade becomes a permanent mark on a career that chose self over service.

12/01/2026

Constituency Report Card: An 'F' for MP Dekow of Garissa Township Over Gross Development Failure

In the heart of Garissa County, the constituents of Garissa Township are left asking one poignant question: What exactly has our Member of Parliament achieved with the public funds entrusted to him?

A deep dive into the track record of the area MP, Mr. Dekow, reveals a disturbing pattern of financial opacity and a profound absence of tangible development, earning him a resounding and unequivocal 'F' rating in his duty to deliver for his people.

The Constituency Development Fund (CDF) is the lifeblood of grassroots projects across Kenya—meant for classrooms, health clinics, and bursaries. For the people of Garissa Township, however, this fund appears to be a phantom. Reliable reports from within the constituency indicate that CDF funds and all other monies meant for constituent welfare are utterly unaccounted for. There is no visible audit of how these millions of shillings, allocated annually by the National Government, have been spent. The most damning evidence is on the ground: not a single permanent structure—be it a school block, a dispensary, or a community hall—can be pointed to as a legacy of this CDF allocation.

This failure is not limited to national funds. Shockingly, even when handed opportunities on a silver platter, the leadership has failed to convert. It is reported that the County Government of Garissa, in a bid to foster local development, has awarded the MP's affiliated entities or interests several contracts. Yet, mysteriously, these contracts have yielded no visible results for the public. Where are the completed projects? The upgraded markets? The improved water systems? The silence is deafening, and the landscape remains unchanged.

This paints a picture of a double betrayal: first, of the trust placed in him by the National Government to steward CDF resources, and second, of the collaborative spirit of devolution, where county-issued contracts are seemingly squandered.

The implications are severe. Students learn under trees for lack of classrooms, the sick travel further for healthcare, and youth lack vocational training centers—all because funds meant to bridge these gaps have vanished into a void of poor governance and a lack of transparency.

Conclusion: A Legacy of Want in a Sea of Resources

Garissa Township is not a constituency without resources; it is a constituency without accountability. Rating MP Dekow an 'F' is not merely a symbolic grade; it is a direct reflection of the lived reality of his constituents. It signifies a failure to build, a failure to account, and a failure to prioritize the people who elected him.

Until and unless a full, transparent audit of all CDF and contract funds is made public, and until tangible projects materialize, this 'F' will stand as the indelible mark of a representation that has, thus far, delivered nothing but broken promises. The ball is now in the court of the constituents and oversight bodies to demand answers and, ultimately, accountable leadership.

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