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A symbolic aerial view of Mandera County’s dry borderland landscape where Kenya meets Ethiopia and Somalia, showing vast semi-arid terrain, scattered settlements, and winding roads. In the foreground, a group of diverse community members (men and women) are seen in dialogue, symbolizing peacebuilding and unity. Subtle elements such as election posters on a wall, livestock grazing near a scarce water source, and faintly marked boundary posts represent the key conflict drivers: politics, resources, ethnic identity, and borders. The overall tone should balance the challenges of conflict with hope for peace and cooperation.

A Comprehensive Review of Conflict Drivers in Mandera County Borderlands | Communal Violence in Kenya

Explore the underlying causes of communal conflict in Mandera County’s borderland areas (Mandera/Dawa and Liben Zone). This review examines key drivers such as electoral politics, resource competition, ethnic identity, boundaries, and national political dynamics, while highlighting peacebuilding strategies for Kenya’s border regions.

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Ants in A Jar

The Nature of Conflict

How Differences Turn into Divisions Conflict doesn’t erupt simply because differences exist, it erupts because those differences are weaponized. In every society, diversity is a natural and inevitable trait. People differ by race, religion, gender, ideology, and economic class. But these differences, in and of themselves, are not dangerous. In fact, they can be strengths

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When I reflect upon the story of the ant in the time of Prophet Sulaiman (AS), I am deeply moved, not just by the majesty of Sulaiman's power, but more so by the moral authority, wisdom, and courage shown by one of the tiniest creatures on earth. It is a divine lesson that shakes the soul.

Lessons from the Ant of Prophet Sulaiman (AS).  Reflection By Dr Mohamed Abdinoor Dahir.

Dr. Mohamed Abdinoor Dahir offers a profound reflection on the Qur’anic story of Prophet Sulaiman and the ant, drawing powerful lessons on humility, leadership, responsibility, and the legacy we leave behind.

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The Supreme Court ruling on Islamic inheritance law demonstrates a concerning level of naivety

The Supreme Court ruling on Islamic inheritance law demonstrates a concerning level of naivety

Author: Ibrahim Hish Adan | Senior Educationist. |  6th July, 2025 Preamble On June 30, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling affirming the inheritance rights of children born out of wedlock by Muslim fathers. This decision has sparked significant debate and scepticism, raising concerns regarding potential incursion into Islamic principles. The ruling represents, arguably, a departure

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The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Islamic Inheritance and the Betrayal of a People’s Faith

The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Islamic Inheritance and the Betrayal of a People’s Faith

A powerful, emotional reaction to the Supreme Court’s June 30, 2025 decision allowing Muslim children born out of wedlock to inherit, an act that many Muslims see as a violation of Islamic law and the constitutional guarantees protecting it.

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Expanded and Deepened Declaration of the Muslim Ulamma of Kenya on the Eradication of Miraa (Khat) and Substance Abuse

Expanded and Deepened Declaration of the Muslim Ulamma of Kenya on the Eradication of Miraa (Khat) and Substance Abuse

Read the powerful declaration by the Muslim Ulamma of Kenya urging the eradication of Miraa (Khat) and substance abuse. Explore the moral, constitutional, and social implications of government-supported Miraa trade and join the call for national transformation.

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