Retired chief apologises to Duale, MPs over citizenship remarks

Retired Mandera Chief Mohamed Hajji Bullow (right) addresses a press conference in Nairobi alongside community elders and family members on February 4, 2026. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]

Retired Mandera Chief Mohamed Hajji Bullow on Wednesday apologised after remarks questioning the citizenship of North Eastern leaders triggered political backlash.

Bullow made the controversial statements over the weekend during a church service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.