The Garissa senatorial by-election slated for May 18 might be uncontested following the clans' endorsement of the late Senator Yusuf Haji’s son Abdul Haji. Garissa County is made up of three major clans, namely, Abduwak, Aulihan and Abdallah. Clans play an integral role in the endorsement of candidates who, in most cases, end up winning. On Saturday, the family said in a statement after deliberations they have fronted the second born son to finish his late father's second –term in the senate. On Saturday during a fundsdrive at Garissa hotel, politicians led by Garissa Governor Ali Korane Korane and Eldas MP Aden Keynan said the best honour they can give to the late senator was electing his son to complete the remaining term.

Source: The Star March 07, 2021 20:15 UTC