Renowned Borana culture and history researcher Dr. Abdullahi Shonqolo passes away at 68.

Dr. Abdullahi Shonqolo, a renowned researcher of Borana culture, language, and history, has passed away at the age of 68. Born in Moyale in 1958, he pursued his higher education in Ethiopia and Europe, obtaining a PhD. Throughout his career, he served in various leadership roles within the Kenyan Ministry of Education and made significant contributions to the documentation of Oromo-Borana heritage through numerous academic books. He was actively working on establishing the Raba Gada Cultural Center to preserve Borana traditions for future generations. Dr. Shonqolo was recognized for his scholarly contributions, including by the Kenyan government, before passing away on the 63rd Heroes' Day in Kenya.