Inalilahi waa inaa ilehi Rajiuun.
I am deeply saddened by the passing of PRO. ABDULLAHI SHONGOLO, distinguished anthropologist whose research made significant contributions to the study and preservation of African culture, indigenous knowledge and customary governance in East Africa.
Professor Shongolo was widely respected for documenting African traditions, oral literature, pastoralism and traditional political institutions, helping bring the communityโs cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge to wider academic attention.
Among his notable works was his collaboration with Professor Gรผnther Schlee on Pastoralism and Politics in Northern Kenya and Southern Ethiopia (2012), which explored the relationship between pastoral communities, political authority, ethnicity and intercommunity relations. He also contributed to the documentation of Borana proverbs and oral poetry, examining their role in preserving cultural values, historical memory and political expression.
His passing is a loss to his family, the people of Marsabit county particularly Moyale, and our nation. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, and the people of MarsabitCounty. May God grant him Janaaah.
Iraaa Hafaaa!
Waqi Biye lafisinafii
H.E @aliiroba, party leader United democratic Movement (@UDMKenya ) during the partyโs National Governing Council (NGC) meeting on October 17th, 2026.
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The legend who shaped our lives through one bone marrow cane and wise man clause " Just sleep,poverty will wake you up!"
The legend David Did Wario, Lubu nuu jiraaaaad!
Unconditional love for the town many calling it home .
Waaar Moyale Yooooya. Amale yooooya. Soor qobatani.
Diqaaaf Gudaaan Fafayuma?,Namaa saaaaan Walbiiir jirtuu. Baaag Gamadaaan.