You cannot write a book about Garissa county politics without the name Farah Maalim.
This is a politician who has been on high platform politics until recently.
The former Ladgera lawmaker was once a deputy speaker and a confidant of ODM chief Raila Odinga.
His wealth of experience explains why he is the appropriate figure to put elected leaders on the spot check.
He has a nose for devolution especially when it comes to initiating development programs across remote areas.
The fact that he has been in politics for long implies that he has networks with possible investors and stakeholders.
Thus he can collaborate with newly elected or upcoming leaders to give them advice on the right development strategies to invent.
Garissa county has been prone to insecurity stalemate for Long. Farah Maalim can join hands with the Garissa county leadership to lobby for more security officers across the county.
The fact that he has lost in the past two general elections does not mean that he should remain in political bedrooms.
He has the ability to blow off the lid and make a positive impact in the social, economic and political programs of Garissa County.
He is among the right politicians who can keep embracing the handshake in Garissa county bearing in mind he is a close ally to former premier Raila Odinga.