Wajir County Stories

MP Abdul Haro: UDM Party key to securing resources for marginalised North Eastern region
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 17, 2024

The Eastleigh Voice Reporter Barack Oduor spoke to Mandera South MP Abdul Haro on the role of the United Democratic Movement (UDM) Party in changing t...

Wajir locals seek injunction to stop water company's borehole drilling
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 13, 2024

The residents' main contention is that WAJWASCO embarked on a process of drilling wells near the shallow wells in the geographical areas of the locati...

Calls for state, donor collaboration as pastoralist leadership summit starts in Wajir
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 09, 2024

Calling for greater integration into Kenya's national development agenda, the event's patron Dido Raso noted the challenges that pastoralist communiti...

Pastoralist leadership summit kicks off in Wajir County
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 08, 2024

In preparation for the summit, Wajir County undertook various activities, including cleaning the town, demolishing stalls along major roads, and impos...

Pastoralists in Wajir replenish grazing lands with grass reseeding initiative
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 28, 2024

Hassan Aden Abdi said the reseeding programme would help provide sufficient forage for their livestock, which had grown weak during the prolonged drou...

Missing Wajir MCA’s case to proceed even without government chemist's report
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 24, 2024

Hussein was abducted by armed men in Nairobi's South B on September 13 and has not been found.

Opinion: Wajir South cannot wait, the urgent need for fair representation and resources
Mohammed Adow  |  Aug 01, 2024

The constituency's dire need for fair representation and an equitable share of resources cannot be overstated, yet it remains overlooked and underserv...

Community mobilisers for livestock project expected to benefit 375,000 pastoralists unveiled
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 01, 2024

The PS highlighted the challenges that the livestock sector faces, including inadequate pasture and quality feeds, scarcity of water resources, climat...

Commotion erupts at Wajir County Assembly over budget debate
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 30, 2024

The opposition to the budget was driven by concerns about alleged irregularities in its content.

Retiring teacher’s Somali farewell song propels Wajir school to world fame
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 22, 2024

Many who have listened to the song say it makes them emotional and reminds them of the unique virtues of mothers.

Hundreds of Wajir residents regain eyesight at free medical camp
Yunis Dekow  |  Jul 08, 2024

The programme targeted all eight sub-counties of Wajir East, Wajir West, Wajir South, Wajir North, Buna, Tarbaj, Eldas, and Habaswein, offering free c...

Diligent young farmer who is the talk of Wajir 
Yunis Dekow  |  Jun 23, 2024

Despite a background in procurement, he embarked on an unconventional transition to farming in 2019, motivated by the pursuit of a sustainable livelih...

Police arrest 18 Ethiopian nationals for illegal entry in Wajir County
Bashir Mohammed  |  Mar 15, 2024

Police reports indicate that a significant number of individuals from Ethiopia opt for the Moyale route, risking their lives en route to destinations...

Ombudsman probes bias claims in issuance of identification documents in Wajir
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 21, 2024

The team will also seek to identify challenges faced by the residents in the acquisition of the documents.

Wajir Governors Super Cup 2024: Iftin FC powers past Al Sunni FC
Yunis Dekow  |  Feb 05, 2024

The Wajir Governors Super Cup kicked off today with Iftin FC edging Al Sunni FC at the Wajir Stadium

All set for the 2024 Wajir Governor's Super Cup
Yunis Dekow  |  Feb 03, 2024

The tournament kicks off with Alsunni FC taking on Iften FC at the iconic Wajir Stadium on Monday

Governor Ahmed unveils ambitious plan to uplift Wajir County
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 27, 2024

In a bold move aimed at empowering the community and fostering positive change, Governor Ahmed Abdullahi of Wajir County unveiled a comprehensive plan...

Governor Ahmed rallies Wajir residents to back affordable housing project
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 25, 2024

Residents who spoke raised concerns over the high cost of the affordable housing units.

Uncontrollable wildfire threatens grazing land and livelihoods in Wajir County
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 18, 2024

Residents of Boji in Wajir County are grappling with an uncontrollable wildfire that started yesterday at 3 pm and is spreading rapidly.

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