A Somali headman hired by Bror who greets Karen at the railway station. He remains loyal to Karen, receives a compass from her before her departure, and later writes to inform her that a pair of lions frequently visits Denys' grave.
Bror employs Farah as the primary local headman to oversee farm logistics and staff.
Farah's local authority exists within the broader colonial hierarchy led by Delamere.
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