One thing I’ve always admired is the entrepreneurial drive of the Somali community.
This morning, I drove through Sidindi Shopping Centre and counted five businesses run by Somalis. They even operate a small petrol station. It’s a modest trading centre where many would hesitate to invest, yet they’ve found opportunity where others see very little.
Then there’s Busia.
Walk through the town today and, for a moment, you could easily think you’re in Wajir or Mandera. From electronics and clothing to perfumes, restaurants, supermarkets and wholesale shops, Somali entrepreneurs have established a strong presence across nearly every sector.
Busia was once known mainly as a border town driven by cross-border trade. Today, it’s evolving into one of Kenya’s busiest commercial centres, and Somali entrepreneurs have been a visible part of that transformation.
Even at Jamia Mosque on Fridays, the changing demographics are evident. A large share of the congregation comes from the Somali business community, and it’s not uncommon to hear announcements made in Af-Soomaali.
The biggest lesson? Prosperity rarely comes from waiting for the perfect market. It comes from having the courage to go where others won’t, seeing opportunity before everyone else does, and building with consistency.
Justice David Majanja died in 2024 at the age of 51. He left no spouse or children.
Here is the story: Justice David Amilcar Shikomera Majanja left assets worth more than KSh 22 million. He also left a clear will, directing that everything be given to his youngest (last-born) brother because he trusted him to care for their ageing parents.
But things have turned ugly. His other brothers and sisters went to court and obtained orders stopping the release of the money. Their argument is that if the will is implemented as written, they will be disadvantaged and could end up with nothing.
Meanwhile, the parents fully support the will. They have been pleading with the courts, and even the Judiciary, to release the funds urgently. The father is battling cancer and other complications, and the family has no money to meet their needs.
It is a heartbreaking situation, and the dispute is becoming increasingly bitter.
Please listen to and share his beautiful recitation of the Qur’an, as it may be counted as a sadaqah for him
May Allah grant him the highest level of Jannah
This is a classic level of Quranic commentary, and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it. May Allah bless this young mufasir for her exemplary deliveries.
The closest imitator of Sheikh Abdulrahman Sudais i have ever seen. Not even the Uber Driver is this close. He echoed the voice with a clear precision and similarity. Amazing!
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A thread.
Unfortunately, no one cares about us anymore. I say it frankly, we are hungry and we need food.
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