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 […]
In a harrowing case that has sparked outrage and grief, 17-year-old refugee Gaala Aden Abdi was brutally murdered after resisting a forced marriage to 55-year-old Mohamed Kassim Tifo. For 27 agonizing days, she endured relentless beatings before her life was cut short in the most horrifying manner. A Desperate Plea for Help Gaala, a young […]
Wajir County, Kenya| A deadly Kala-Azar outbreak has claimed 20 lives and infected more than 500 people in Wajir County over the past three months, pushing local health facilities to the brink. Authorities have launched urgent interventions as they struggle to contain the rapid spread of the disease. Health officials report that the outbreak, which […]
Nairobi, Kenya| A chief from Wajir County and a senior Huduma Centre official were on Friday arraigned at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court over allegations of tampering with national identity records. The accused, Chief Abdullahi Abdi Sheikh of Wajir East and Veronica Njenga, a senior clerical officer at Nairobi City Square Huduma Centre, face charges of […]
•A Three-Day Humanitarian Effort Brings Hope and Sustenance During the Holy Month •The Drive Provided Aid to Hundreds of Vulnerable Families In a remarkable display of generosity and community service, Wajir County Women Representative Fatuma Abdi Jehow spearheaded a Ramadan relief initiative that provided essential food supplies to hundreds of underprivileged families across the county. […]
Wajir, Kenya| In response to a surge in visceral leishmaniasis (Kala-Azar) cases, the Wajir County Government, through its Department of Health, has initiated a 10-day fumigation and spraying exercise across Eldas and Wajir West sub-counties. The campaign aims to curb the spread of the disease by eliminating sandflies, the primary vectors responsible for its transmission. […]
Wajir, Kenya| The Wajir County Government has officially launched its third annual Iftar food distribution program, an initiative aimed at providing relief to vulnerable households during the holy month of Ramadan. Spearheaded by the Department of Special Programmes, the program seeks to ensure that disadvantaged families can observe Ramadan with dignity and adequate nutrition. This […]
Wajir County has embarked on a transformative initiative to enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education through virtual laboratories. Over 100 junior school teachers are currently undergoing intensive training to integrate digital lab technology into their classrooms, addressing the challenges of limited physical laboratory infrastructure in the region. The training, spearheaded by the Ministry […]
Ademasajida Ward in Wajir West was a hub of celebration and pride following the announcement of the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results. Twin sisters, Umusalam Abdirashid Abass and Umulkheir Abdirashid Abass, stunned their community by achieving identical A- grades, showcasing the academic potential of students from Kenya’s northern frontier region. The duo, […]
