Ali Roba
Ali Roba is a Senator from Mandera and a member of the United Democratic Movement (UDM). He has been re-elected as the Chairperson of the Senate Finance and Budget Committee, focusing on prudent financial management for Kenya's counties.
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Senator Ali Roba led the Senate Committee on Finance and Budget that praised the Vihiga County Government.
Senators praise Vihiga County over prudent use of climate funds
Kenya· 2026-05-27
Ali Roba is the Mandera Senator and party leader of UDM.
Marsabit Governor race takes shape as six hopefuls declare interestKenya· 2025-12-21
Ali Roba stated that Raila was tortured like no other leader but did not surrender his conviction in championing democracy.
Senators say Raila stood as a symbol of resilience and courageKenya· 2025-10-17
Former Mandera governor Ali Roba described the situation as an escalating takeover of Mandera County by Jubaland forces.
Gachagua faults Ruto on his silence over Jubaland troops in ManderaKenya· 2025-09-11
Ali Roba claimed that Jubaland forces had moved into Mandera town, forcing schools to shut down.
CS Murkomen assures of security in Busia after weeks of gang violenceKenya· 2025-09-04
Mandera Senator Ali Roba has warned that county leaders may mobilise residents to defend themselves if Jubaland forces are not removed from Mandera town.
We will mobilise to defend our people, Mandera senator warns over Jubaland troopsKenya· 2025-09-03Ali Roba is the Senate Finance and Budget Committee Chairman who sponsored the County Governments’ Additional Allocations Bill.
Counties to share Sh79b extra allocation in new Senate BillKenya· 2025-07-10Mandera Senator Ali Roba argued for a thorough examination of the matters raised.
Isiolo governor Guyo survives Senate impeachment vote on technicalityKenya· 2025-07-09
Ali Roba led the Senate team during the mediation process.
Senators to debate counties revenue bills in special Friday sittingKenya· 2025-06-27
Roba accused the Governors of being too shallow in their submission on the proposed formula.
Governors call for overhaul of revenue formula, say it hurts devolutionKenya· 2025-04-04
Senator Ali Roba led the committee that recommended an upward review of the counties' equitable share.
Clash over county funding as MPs reject Sh536.8billion revenue share proposalKenya· 2025-04-04
Mandera Senator Ali Roba was re-elected as the Senate Finance and Budget Committee Chairperson.
Raila Ruto allies win senate Committees leadershipKenya· 2025-02-25
