13/04/2026
The ongoing tour by Ukur Yattani across Chalbi is a clear sign that the political season is heating up. His movements on the ground are deliberate and strategic. Alongside Chachu Ganya, he is among the key figures expected to contest the Marsabit gubernatorial seat.
But beyond personalities, the real issue is strategy.
If the Gabra community is to secure the governor’s seat, then hard truths must be faced. No single community in Marsabit can win that seat on its own. The numbers simply do not allow it. Success has always depended on well-structured coalitions, like the ReGaBu formation of 2013.
The 2022 elections offer important lessons. The Rendille community attempted a near-unified approach, rallying behind Sunya Orre. Despite that internal unity, they still lost. This demonstrates that while unity within a community is important, it must be complemented by broader alliances.
Even more damaging, however, is internal division.
In the last election, the Gabra vote was split, weakening its overall influence. When two strong candidates emerge from the same community, the outcome is predictable — reduced bargaining power and a diminished chance of victory.
This is a mistake that cannot be repeated.
If the Gabra community is serious about winning the upcoming election, then unity is not optional — it is essential. Ukur Yattani and Chachu Ganya must find common ground and resolve their differences for the sake of collective interest. A single, widely supported candidate gives the community a fighting chance.
From that point, the focus should shift outward — building strong alliances with the Rendille, Burji, and other smaller communities. That is where elections are won.
In the end, politics is a game of numbers, unity, and timing. Without unity, even the strongest candidacies will fall short.
