By Our Correspondent
Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale is the most followed leader from North Eastern Kenya on Facebook, boasting over 604,000 followers, far ahead of other regional leaders.
In the county leadership category, Wajir Governor FCPA Ahmed Abdullahi EGH leads with 73,000 followers, followed by Garissa Governor Nathif J. Adam, EGH, with 45,000 and Mandera Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif with 28,000.
Mandera Senator Capt. Ali Ibrahim Roba tops the list of senators with 58,000 followers, while Garissa Senator Abdul Haji has 33,000 and Wajir Senator Abass Sheikh Mohamed has 10,000.
Among women representatives, Wajir’s Fatuma Abdi Jehow leads with 42,000 followers, Garissa’s Edo Udgoon Siyad has 37,000, and Mandera’s Umulkheir Kassim has 23,000.
In the parliamentary category, Eldas/Wajir MP Adan Keynan Wehliye commands the largest following at 375,000, followed by Wajir South MP Mohammed Adow with 178,000 followers.
Experts say the growing social media presence of these leaders shows how digital platforms are becoming key channels for engaging constituents in a region historically affected by accessibility challenges.