The former National Assembly deputy speaker Farah Maalim has shaped both local and national politics with many seeing him as a role model.
In an era full of questionable academic credentials for most of the powerful individuals across the country, the ex-speaker has a clean sheet.
To this effect, this writer can now reveal Maalim's highest educational qualifications.
This Garissa based politician of Somali origin undertook his first degree at the University of Nairobi where he studied Bachelors of Law (LLB) degree.
It is while at the University of Nairobi that Maalim developed an interest in politics, an area that has since seen him ascend both professionally and politically.
Apart from his law degree, Farah Maalim also Master of Arts in degree in Development Studies.
The Wiper Party deputy leader, after exiting the National Assembly, vied for the Garissa Township legislative seat losing twice to the incumbent MP Aden Duale.
After the loss, he filed a petition challenging Duale's election but later on withdrew it in what he termed a personal decision.
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