In the seven years he has been Mandera governor, Ali Roba has had five attempts on his life by people he believes are uncomfortable with the position he has taken against terrorism and radicalisation.
He also went against the directive of the revered clan elders not to defend his seat. Instead, he vied on a Jubilee ticket against the wave of a new outfit, Economic Freedom Party, and won.
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