In a deeply polarizing and controversial statement, Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Abdi Jehow has ignited a firestorm of condemnation across Kenya after openly declaring that leaders from the North Eastern region are prepared to rig the 2027 General Election to secure President William Ruto’s re-election. The remarks, made during the 60th anniversary celebration of Wajir […]
On Saturday, July 12, 2025, Wajir High School, the oldest educational institution in Kenya’s former North Eastern Province, celebrated its 60th anniversary with a grand Diamond Jubilee that brought together alumni, students, educators, and leaders in a powerful display of unity, pride, and commitment to education. The event, hosted by the Wajir High School Alumni […]
In a significant step toward transforming the livestock sector in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid regions, Wajir County recently welcomed a high-level delegation from Mercy Corps, led by Dr. Diba Waqo, Regional Director of the Cross-Border Regional Livestock Program (RLP). This ambitious initiative, spanning Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia, is designed to enhance livestock production, bolster resilience […]
On June 5, 2025, Wajir County joined the global community in commemorating World Environment Day, rallying under the theme “End Plastic Pollution.” The county spearheaded a series of impactful initiatives to address the escalating crisis of plastic waste, promote sustainable practices, and foster environmental stewardship. Led by the Department of Environment, Energy, Climate Change & […]
In a landmark step toward addressing chronic water scarcity in one of Kenya’s most arid regions, Wajir Deputy Governor Ahmed Muhumed officially commissioned Phase I of the Griftu Water Supply Project on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The initiative, a collaborative effort between the Wajir County Government, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Regional Resilience Hub […]
Wajir, Kenya| In a decisive and symbolic gesture to confront the escalating blood shortage crisis in Wajir County, First Lady Rukia Abdinassir led by example on Thursday by donating blood at the Wajir Satellite Blood Transfusion Centre. Her act of solidarity with the county’s vulnerable patients aims to galvanize the public into action during a […]
Wajir, Kenya| In a groundbreaking move to uplift women entrepreneurs and strengthen grassroots economies, Wajir County Woman Representative Fatuma Abdi Jehow has officially launched a Sh10 million Women Empowerment Fund. The initiative is aimed at transforming the lives of 700 beneficiaries across all six constituencies of Wajir. The initiative, described by Jehow as a “seed […]
•Their Undefeated Run Sparks Pride and Nickname Debate Homa Bay, Kenya| Wajir County’s football team has emerged as one of the standout performers at the 10th edition of the Kenya Youth Inter-county Sports Association (KYISA) Games, delivering thrilling performances that have reignited pride in the region’s untapped football potential. The team, often considered underdogs in […]
The Wajir County Directorate of Youth, Sports, and Talent has initiated a rigorous selection and training exercise to form a formidable county football team in preparation for the upcoming 10th Kenya Youth Inter-County Sports Association (KYISA) games. The selection process is taking place at the Wagberi Primary School field and targets talented youth aged between […]
The Department of Health in Wajir County, in collaboration with the national Ministry of Health (MOH), has ramped up efforts to address a growing outbreak of Kala-azar, a life-threatening parasitic disease that has already claimed more than 20 lives in the region. The surge in cases has raised alarm among health authorities, prompting an urgent […]
