Ali Korane
Ali Bunow Korane | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Garissa County | |
| In office August 2017 – 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Nathif Jama Adam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ali Bunow Korane Balambala, Garissa |
| Political party | Jubilee Party |
Ali Bunow Korane is the former Governor of Garissa County, Kenya. He assumed the office in August 2017 as the 2nd incumbent governor of Garissa after the 2017 general.[1][2]
Ali Korane was born in Balambala, Garissa, he is from a Somali Muslim family. He obtained his Bachelor and Masters of Art in International Studies and Diplomacy both from the Washington University.[3]
Ali Korane joined the Kenya Army as 2nd Lieutenant and was posted to 50 Air Cavalry Battalion. He was later trained as a helicopter pilot on the McDonnell Douglas MD 500 Defender anti-tank helicopter.[4] Ali Korane is accused of masterminding, plotting and Shooting of Mr Idriss Aden Muktar, the former Finance executive during Governor Nathif Jama's term, Who is currently in a coma.
Administrative and Politics
After retirement from the army he joined the Provincial Administration where he later served as a Permanent Secretary in three various Ministries, the Ministry of Tourism and Information, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Sports. Ali Korane was also the special envoy- Horn of Africa in 2010 after he was assigned the post by President Uhuru Kenyatta to coordinate peace in the country.[4]
References
- ^ "Horn of Africa partners". Conciliation Resources. 2015-08-06. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ Kwach, Julie (2020-07-31). "Counties in Kenya: their governors and headquarters". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ He was at one time accused of forging a masters degree from the University of Nairobi to vie for the gubernatorial position in 2017,which later the varsity disowned the fake certificate (https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/garissa/varsity-disowns-governor-ali-korane-s-certificate-9168 ) . ( "Ali Korane Bio,Age, Wife, Height, Family, Wealth, Education, Career". KenyaCradle. 2017-08-18. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ a b "The Governor – Garissa County Government". Retrieved 2021-07-14.
External links
- Ukaya, Brian. "Big losers in the Kenya 2017 General Election". The Standard. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- "Know Your Governor: Here Are The 47 Governors Of Kenya". Soko Directory. 2019-12-26. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- Mohamed, Hassan. "Korane's new leadership style is reason Garissa clans now talk of unity". The Standard. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
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