Wajir, Kenya| Wajir County has recorded a landmark achievement in its healthcare system, becoming the first county in Kenya to acquire advanced blood processing technology, including a state-of-the-art apheresis machine. This move, Governor Ahmed Abdullahi says, is a monumental step toward transforming emergency care and managing critical diseases such as Kala-azar, obstetric hemorrhage, and severe […]
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 […]
•Residents Abandon Charcoal Burning to Restore Environment and Secure Sustainable Incomes Residents of Shanta Abaq in Wajir West, Kenya, have voluntarily surrendered their charcoal-burning tools, marking a significant shift in efforts to combat deforestation and environmental degradation. Former charcoal burners from communities across Ganyure, Wagalla, and Shanta Abaq in Wajir West Constituency, alongside those from […]
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 […]
The ongoing efforts by the government and local leaders to address the acute teacher shortage in Kenya’s north-eastern region are finally yielding results. A significant increase in student enrollment at Teachers’ Training Colleges (TTCs) signals a promising future for education in Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera counties, which have long struggled with staffing shortages in schools […]
•Hundreds Gather to Celebrate His Return Amid Unanswered Questions Nairobi, Kenya| The long and painful search for Dela Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Yussuf Hussein Ahmed(Tolfiyo) came to an emotional conclusion on Saturday evening as he reunited with his family in Nairobi. Tolfiyo, who mysteriously disappeared in September last year, was returned home under […]
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, […]
The two DNA tests have determined that the body recently retrieved from Lake Yahud does not belong to Yusuf Hussein Ahmed, the Della Anole Ward Representative. This confirmation was provided by his family on Thursday, who reported that pathologists verified the negative results. The findings intensify the ongoing mystery surrounding Ahmed’s disappearance, which has persisted […]
The body of Yussuf Hussein Ahmed, the missing Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Della Anole Ward in Wajir County, was discovered in the Lake Yahud area over a month after his disappearance. His family has positively identified the mutilated remains at a local mortuary. Witnesses reported that the body showed signs of severe torture, […]
