Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi signs Sh14 billion budget after months of legal disputes
The budget process had faced a major setback following a protracted court battle over the composition of the Finance, Budget and Appropriations Committee. The dispute had threatened to stall the entire financial year’s planning.
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi on Wednesday signed into law the Wajir County Appropriation Bill, 2025, effectively concluding a budget-making process marred by delays and legal disputes.
The signing was witnessed by County Assembly Speaker Abdille Yussuf Mohamed, Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairperson Nimo Ahmed Saney, committee members, and several Members of the County Assembly.
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The move came a day after the County Assembly adopted the Finance, Budget and Appropriations Committee’s report, bringing to an end months of uncertainty over the county’s financial planning.
Governor Ahmed hailed the signing as a vital milestone in the county’s development agenda.
“This step ensures the timely implementation of the 2025 budget, laying a foundation for improved service delivery and sustainable development across Wajir County,” he said in a statement.
The budget process had faced a major setback following a protracted court battle over the composition of the Finance, Budget and Appropriations Committee. The dispute had threatened to stall the entire financial year’s planning.
With the impasse now resolved, the passage of the Sh13.99 billion 2025/26 budget comes as a relief to many residents who had been waiting anxiously for clarity on the county’s development path.
In line with legal requirements, the budget was subjected to public participation through grassroots forums across the sub-counties.
While presenting the committee’s report, Nimo Ahmed Saney praised residents for their active involvement.
“The Committee is grateful to the people of Wajir County for honouring the call to participate in budget hearings. Their input significantly shaped our final allocations,” she said.
During public forums, residents raised a range of concerns, with many urging the county to prioritise the payment of pending bills before embarking on new projects.
In response, the county government has allocated Sh320 million to settle debts owed to contractors, suppliers, and service providers, a move expected to restore investor confidence and ease the burden on local businesses.
Other key issues raised included youth empowerment, with calls for more investment in skills development, ICT hubs, entrepreneurship programmes, and greater inclusion of young people in procurement opportunities.
Pastoralist communities advocated for the construction of modern slaughterhouses and meat processing plants to improve market access, while urban and peri-urban residents demanded better waste management systems, including designated dumping sites.
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