Marsabit governor urges youth, investors and faith leaders to power a peaceful, green county
From wind power to youth empowerment, Governor Ali outlined a vision of a peaceful, connected and sustainable Marsabit during Mashujaa Day celebrations.
In a stirring address during the 16th Mashujaa Day celebrations at Marsabit Stadium, Governor Mohamud Mohamed Ali called on youth, private investors, and religious leaders to unite in driving a peaceful and prosperous Marsabit—anchored in renewable energy, responsible leadership, and intercommunal harmony.
Addressing hundreds gathered to mark the national holiday, the governor highlighted green energy as both an economic lifeline and a moral responsibility for the county.
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With Marsabit endowed with one of Africa’s strongest wind corridors and high solar potential, he described the region as a “natural capital for clean power.”
“From Loiyangalani to Laisamis, our wind and sun are not just resources—they are opportunities. With hybrid mini-grids and smart investment, we can turn sunshine into savings, wind into wages, and power into prosperity,” Governor Mohamud said.
He outlined a bold four-point energy agenda: powering essential services such as schools and clinics; enabling local enterprise; protecting the environment; and forging partnerships with investors and development agencies.
Clean energy
The governor emphasised that clean energy must deliver real benefits—creating income-generating opportunities, reducing post-harvest losses, and ensuring round-the-clock services in remote areas.
“No dispensary should be in darkness. No school without connectivity. No borehole without a reliable power source. Energy is not a luxury—it is life, health, and learning,” he declared.
Turning to the youth, especially Gen Z, Governor Mohamud made a passionate appeal for them to channel their energy into innovation, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement rather than political manipulation or frustration.
“Do not allow anyone to rent your anger for their political project,” he warned. “Organise your dreams. If you want a better future, the safest and surest tool is your vote. Register. Show up. Compete. Lead.”
The Governor also invited private sector players and development partners to invest in clean energy, climate-smart agriculture, and digital infrastructure across the county, assuring full government support for projects that respect diversity, create local jobs, and protect the environment.
“Bring your capital and your ideas. We'll bring every facilitation you need,” he pledged. “Let us build bankable projects that hire local youth and grow our shared prosperity.”
Governor Ali commended religious leaders and elders for sustaining Marsabit’s hard-won peace, now in its fourth year, urging them to continue promoting love, humility, and justice in a region once marked by ethnic conflict.
“Remind us that leadership without humility is noise, that progress without peace is an illusion, and that unity without justice is fragile,” he said.
Marsabit’s enduring peace
Closing his address, the governor celebrated Marsabit’s enduring peace as a collective victory achieved through the tireless efforts of elders, youth, women, security agencies, and leaders who chose dialogue over division.
“Let us guard this peace jealously—in word, in deed, and in spirit. It is the platform on which clinics serve at night, businesses grow, and children learn,” he urged.
As Kenya mourns the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Governor Mohamud paid tribute to the statesman, describing him as a “national hero whose life was a chronicle of sacrifice.”
He called on Kenyans to honour Raila Odinga’s legacy by protecting and expanding the democratic space he helped shape.
“We will give the next generation a Marsabit that is peaceful, connected, and powered. A Marsabit where identity is a celebration—not a weapon,” he added.
Marsabit County Commissioner James Kamau also urged communities to coexist peacefully as the county faces dwindling water and pasture resources due to a prolonged dry spell.
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