Ali Roba Stories

Proposed Equalisation Fund Bill aims to address regional disparities
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 22, 2024

The primary objective of the Equalisation Fund is to provide essential services such as water, roads, healthcare, and electricity to marginalised regi...

Opinion: Kenyans must shun retrogressive hatred arising from revenue-sharing debate
Ali Roba  |  Jun 09, 2024

"We should learn from each other, trade with each other, add value to each other, and avoid unnecessary, retrogressive hatred that only leads to lose-...

Senator Roba faults Gachagua's ‘one man, one shilling, one vote’ stand
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2024

The senator stressed that no single tribe can effect change alone and urged all Kenyans to work together.

Senators question release of funds to Garissa County in absence of chief officers
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Apr 27, 2024

Nandi County Senator Kiprotich Cherargei termed it tragic and unfortunate, saying the county is not complete without the chief officers.

Senator Ali Roba’s UDM Party seeks to catapult northern Kenya to national politics
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 07, 2024

The opening of the Mandera offices marked a significant step for the party in solidifying its presence and influence in the region.

Mandera senator demands end of persistent blackouts during Ramadan
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2024

Mandera Senator Ali Roba notes that the power outages last more than 12 hours daily, particularly affecting Muslims observing the holy month of Ramada...

Ramadhani Bungale named UDM secretary-general
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 08, 2024

He said the new secretary-general has vast experience working for the government and brings a wealth of knowledge to the UDM party.

Roba's UDM opens Mandera office, eyes dominance in Northern Kenya
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Jan 06, 2024

In a significant move, the United Democratic Movement (UDM) has officially opened its office in the border town of Mandera, asserting itself as the po...

Stalled county headquarters: Senators demand action for five regions
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 23, 2023

Senators are demanding swift action on the construction of five county headquarters that have been stalled for six years, leaving residents in Lamu, T...

Senator slams Govt inaction, urges swift response to save Northern Kenya flood victims
Ali Roba  |  Nov 27, 2023

The situation in Northern Kenya is at an alarming stage. Due to impassable roads, all lorries are stuck at various points along the Garissa- Mandera r...

Mandera Senator Ali calls for urgent assistance as El Nino ravages Northeastern region
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Nov 05, 2023

Mandera Senator Ali Roba, the chairperson of the United Democratic Movement, has decried the dire situation currently unfolding in Mandera County.

Ali Roba raises concerns over parliamentary committee's potential referendum preparations
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Oct 20, 2023

Senator Ali Roba, the former Governor of Mandera and leader of the UDM party, affiliated with the Kenya Kwanza Coalition, has raised concerns about th...

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