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Mohamed Guleid

Mistrust of Somali community in Kenya should come to an end

Since independence in 1963, the Somali community has faced prejudice and mistrust due to stereotypes about their loyalty and perceived wealth.

By Mohamed Guleid 10 months ago

Mistrust of Somali community in Kenya should come to an end

Accord local companies fair chance to compete for contracts

Accord local companies fair chance to compete for contracts

By Mohamed Guleid 11 months ago

Use pastoralists' warfare tactics to defeat bandits

Use pastoralists' warfare tactics to defeat bandits

By Mohamed Guleid 1 year ago

Bureaucracy is the cause of delay in service delivery

Bureaucracy is the cause of delay in service delivery

By Mohamed Guleid 1 year ago

Change of political leadership makes me optimistic about 2023

To be brutally honest, I have a feeling we now have a president who is really in charge and has the passion and cognitive strength to steer the country in the direction of economic growth.

By Mohamed Guleid 1 year ago

Change of political leadership makes me optimistic about 2023

Consider northern Kenya's proposals during boundary delimitation

Delimitation involves dividing an area into defined counties, constituencies and wards

By Aden Kabelo and Mohamed Guleid 1 year ago

Consider northern Kenya's proposals during boundary delimitation

What Northern region expects from William Ruto's regime

Currently, Northern Kenya is experiencing the worst drought in my living memory and the outgoing administration had turned a blind eye to this perennial problem.

By Editorial, Mohamed Guleid 1 year ago

What Northern region expects from William Ruto's regime

Divert Lake Victoria water to our dry regions

Diversion of water has been tried in several countries. The most well-known is the great man-made river of Libya.

By Mohamed Guleid 1 year ago

Divert Lake Victoria water to our dry regions

Underdevelopment in Kenya caused by inequity

The government needs to develop the necessary infrastructure for the less developed regions.

By Mohamed Guleid 1 year ago

Underdevelopment in Kenya caused by inequity

Voters should learn from past electoral mistakes

The poor people are always the victims of predatory leaders who like to promise heaven but disappear soon after they are elected. Unfortunately, the voters never learn.

By Mohamed Guleid 1 year ago

Voters should learn from past electoral mistakes

Why northern Kenya deserves special attention

The northerners have suffered more under the African government over the years than the colonial government. The region enjoyed more peace under the colonial administration.

By Mohamed Guleid 1 year ago

Why northern Kenya deserves special attention

Fear of falcons and enduring Somali mythology

My obsession with birds has been caused by these intrigues around birds in ancient Somali culture.

By Mohamed Guleid 1 year ago

Fear of falcons and enduring Somali mythology

Fear of falcons and enduring Somali mythology

My obsession with birds has been caused by these intrigues around birds in ancient Somali culture.

By Mohamed Guleid 1 year ago

Fear of falcons and enduring Somali mythology

As I grow older, time appears to be moving too fast

Do you realise that two years have elapsed since the coronavirus struck? What was supposed to be the New Year 2022 is already in the second trimester.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

As I grow older, time appears to be moving too fast

Use IQ tests, not degrees, to determine aspirants’ suitability

The current election laws require leaders in executive positions like governors and president or their deputies to have a minimum of a basic degree

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

Use IQ tests, not degrees, to determine aspirants’ suitability

The Muslim factor in 2022 Elections

The Muslims in Kenya are generally underserved. They are one of the poorest segments of Kenyan society.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

The Muslim factor in 2022 Elections

Our land problem is obsession with the ownership

Desmond Tutu once said, “When the missionaries came to Africa they had the Bible and we had the land.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

Our land problem is obsession with the ownership

Open Somalia border now to boost trade

If people are allowed to cross freely into Somalia then this can also increase collectible revenue for KRA

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

Open Somalia border now to boost trade

Kenyan politics is like a game of chess

Generally, politics is like a game, more so in Kenya. Our politics resembles a good game of chess.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

Kenyan politics is like a game of chess

To end poverty, we should change leaders’ mindset

Ideally, there is nothing that stops us from making bold decisions that can reverse the challenges of poverty and inequality.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

To end poverty, we should change leaders’ mindset

Fight against terrorism no reason to ban hijab

Several countries around the world have decided to forbid the use of the hijab, the veil Muslim women wear to cover their bodies.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

Fight against terrorism no reason to ban hijab

Graft is slowly killing negotiated democracy in Northern Kenya

The concept of negotiated democracy became more pronounced after 2013 when the devolved system of government started taking root.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

Graft is slowly killing negotiated democracy in Northern Kenya

August elections will be followed by loud cries of betrayed leaders

After the elections, proximity to power will be determined by other parameters other than executive positions or appointments to high positions.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

August elections will be followed by loud cries of betrayed leaders

Why Kenya will not drag itself out of poverty any time soon

Why are we still struggling? And why is it that we only hope to be identified with the lower middle-income countries instead of...

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

Why Kenya will not drag itself out of poverty any time soon

Kenyan voters must act rationally while electing their leaders

Once again, elections are around the corner. The decisions we make are likely to determine many things, including the quality of our lives

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

Kenyan voters must act rationally while electing their leaders

Without external interference, new CEO can put Kemsa back on track

There is a hue and cry over poor governance and corruption at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa). But this has not always been the case.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

Without external interference, new CEO can put Kemsa back on track

If well managed, meat industry can boost herders’ and Kenya’s fortunes

Close to 60 per cent of the beef consumed in our urban centres is imported from Tanzania and Somalia.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

If well managed, meat industry can boost herders’ and Kenya’s fortunes

People of Northern Kenya must unite to have bargaining power

The northern region has generally been underserved and neglected in the national infrastructural investments.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

People of Northern Kenya must unite to have bargaining power

Act on Senate committee's report on extrajudicial killings

Killing people without due process erodes the virtues of good governance and further leads to the fragility of peace and stability.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

Act on Senate committee's report on extrajudicial killings

Transform Northern Kenya through new WB partnership programme

The new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) of the World Bank is expected to start soon. This programme will run from 2022 to 2027.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

Transform Northern Kenya through new WB partnership programme

There is no one to rescue pastoralists as leaders campaign

The consequences of the drought will certainly lead many to leave and abandon their livestock.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

There is no one to rescue pastoralists as leaders campaign

We should harness talent in Kenya and empower youth

The government should develop a policy that can make it easier for people to network and get access to these opportunities.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

We should harness talent in Kenya and empower youth

Lwanda Magere story and next year's State House race

The main contenders in the presidential elections next year are getting clearer.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

Lwanda Magere story and next year's State House race

As we celebrate achievers, we should name and shame the looters

Today, we are celebrating the 58th Mashujaa Day since we attained our independence. As we celebrate the heroes that brought freedom and honour to the

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

As we celebrate achievers, we should name and shame the looters

Suspend campaigns during crises and focus on the economy

Drought: Once poor pastoralists are left with no options but to come and graze their livestock in the cities, that is when reality will hit hard.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

Suspend campaigns during crises and focus on the economy

Stop extra-judicial killings before they polarise country

In the last few years, the security agents in Kenya seem to be collaborating with foreign agents in this war on terror.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

Stop extra-judicial killings before they polarise country

Conflict in the north is not just about resources, there’s more

The dire security situation in Laikipia County is not only about resources.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

Conflict in the north is not just about resources, there’s more

State should declare a state of emergency on drought

The drought season is with us again.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

State should declare a state of emergency on drought

Kenya is slowly losing its regional economic powerhouse status

To maintain our regional economic status, the government and the people must stop depending on the old narrative that Kenya is the largest economy.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

Kenya is slowly losing its regional economic powerhouse status

Two Rivers festival was successful in business and cultural fronts

Towards the end of last month, Two Rivers Mall organised a cultural festival to showcase Somali culture.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

Two Rivers festival was successful in business and cultural fronts

Time to stop treating Somalis like second class Kenyan citizens

The assumption of course is that all the ethnic groups shall enjoy equal rights and justice under the law.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

Time to stop treating Somalis like second class Kenyan citizens

Kenya is a rich country, the widespread poverty is man-made

If you want to know why we are poor, it is easy to understand. It is not even about major issues like the economy, exports, or climate change.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

Kenya is a rich country, the widespread poverty is man-made

What administrators can learn from efficient colonial system

The initial regimes used the DCs and DOs to suppress dissent. In the first two decades, these administrators were semi-gods who were feared.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

What administrators can learn from efficient colonial system

Ostracising suspects could help slay graft dragon

The people who have made corrupt practices their daily routine are like drug addicts; they need to be taken to rehab.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago

Ostracising suspects could help slay graft dragon

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