Landmark moment as Eldas TTC set to transform Wajir’s education landscape
Wajir County now boasts three teachers' training colleges — Wajir TTC, Tarbaj TTC, and Eldas TTC — all aimed at addressing the region’s longstanding teacher shortage.
In a major step toward addressing the persistent teacher shortage in Wajir County, the newly built Eldas Teachers Training College (TTC) has officially unveiled its first board of management.
The event, presided over by senior Ministry of Education officials, marked a key milestone in operationalising the institution, which already has 100 students enrolled.
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North Eastern Regional Director of Education Adan Roble and Wajir County Director of Education Dr Korio Hussein led the inauguration, urging the new board to uphold integrity, visionary leadership, and a strong commitment to academic excellence.
“Going forward, we expect this board to lead with integrity and purpose, ensuring Eldas TTC becomes a beacon of opportunity and a hub for producing homegrown educators,” said Roble.
Newly enrolled students at the recently opened Eldas Teachers Training College in Eldas Sub-County, Wajir. (Photo: Issa Hussein)
Unwavering support
Roble also praised MP Adan Keynan for his unwavering support through the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), which played a pivotal role in establishing the college.
“This is an investment with far-reaching impact – not just for Wajir but for the entire region,” he added.
Dr Korio Hussein encouraged qualified youth in the region to take advantage of the new opportunities by enrolling in local teacher training colleges.
During the board’s first sitting, Mrs Shindes Mohamed Ali was elected Chairperson, while Abdinasir Omar Idhow Mohamed was chosen as Vice Chairperson.
MP Adan Keynan, who described the unveiling as a “landmark moment,” lauded the collaboration that brought the college to life.
“This institution is not just about solving the teacher shortage – it’s about unlocking potential, creating jobs, and bringing professional education closer to our people,” he said.
Socio-economic significance
He further emphasised the broader socio-economic significance of the project, calling the college “a pedestal upon which dreams will be shaped, talents refined, and futures built.”
For years, the wider North Eastern region — comprising Wajir, Garissa, and Mandera — has battled a chronic teacher shortage.
The crisis, largely driven by insecurity linked to Al-Shabaab attacks, has forced many non-local teachers to flee, leaving classrooms empty and learning disrupted.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has struggled to fill the gap, but the establishment of new TTCs across the region — including Eldas — marks a turning point. Recent government reforms have also helped by removing restrictive subject cluster requirements, allowing students with a minimum C plain grade to join teacher training programmes.
With its leadership team now in place and operations underway, Eldas TTC is poised to become a cornerstone of educational transformation in Wajir and the broader North Eastern region.
Wajir County now boasts three teachers' training colleges — Wajir TTC, Tarbaj TTC, and Eldas TTC — all aimed at addressing the region’s longstanding teacher shortage.
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