My Ramadan story
By Abdullahi Jamaa And here begins my Ramadan story, a narrative that highlights my forlorn relationship with the noble month of fasting. It begins with my childhood days between the…
Gov’t rolls out training on bottom-up agenda for administrators in Wajir
Northeastern Regional Commissioner Mr. John Otieno leads a team from the national government during an inspection of affordable housing project in Wajir town. Photo/Abdullahi Jamaa By Staff Reporter | Wajir…
Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting: Eclipse Adds To Uncertainty, UAE Astronomers Say Telescope Use ‘Dangerous’
By News Agencies UAE-based astronomers have issued a public safety advisory ahead of February 17, warning that attempts to observe the Ramadan crescent using telescopes or binoculars could result in…
UK, Kenya Launch Community Borehole in Wajir Village After 29 Years Without Water
The launch ceremony of the borehole was attended by officials from British Embassy, Wajir South Member of Parliament Mohamed Adow, Northeastern Regional Commissioner John Otieno, local leaders and representatives of…
Wagalla Massacre: Survivors Speak Out 42 Years Later, Still Waiting for Justice
A group of widows who joined the 42nd commemoration of the 1984 Wagalla Masacre in Wajir Town on Saturday, 14 February 2026. Photo/ Abdullahi Jamaa By Abdullahi Jamaa The air…
Mandera launches countywide food distribution to reach 40,000 households
Mandera Governor Hon. Mohamed Adan Khalif on Friday launched a countywide drought response programme . Photo/ Mandera County By a correspondent | Wajir Today | Friday, 13 February 2026 Mandera…
Muslims Across Kenya Urged to Spot Crescent for Ramadan Start
By Staff Writer | Wajir Today | Friday, 13 February 2026 The Office of the Acting Chief Kadhi has issued a nationwide call for Muslims to be vigilant in sighting…
Oman officially confirms Ramadan 2026 to begin on February 19
By News Agencies In a landmark announcement on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the Sultanate of Oman became the first nation to officially declare the starting date for the holy month…
Iran Draws Red Line on Missiles as US Talks Stall
By News Agencies Iran has made it clear that its missile programme is off-limits in nuclear negotiations with the United States, signalling a major potential stumbling block in efforts to…
KDF Steps In to Deliver Water to Wajir School Amid Severe Drought
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops in Wajir have delivered much-needed water to Bojiyare Comprehensive School in Wajir West Sub-County as the county battles a worsening drought. On 10 February 2026,…
Local News
UGM Opens Wajir Office as Maraga Steps Up Nationwide 2027 Campaign
By Staff Reporter | Wajir Today | Wednesday, 11 February 2026 The United Green Movement (UGM) party has opened a county office in Wajir as part of its nationwide drive…
Corruption sucks not just the economy but our hearts and minds too!
By Abdullahi Jamaa The scale of grand corruption in Kenya is truly mind-boggling, haunting our minds and hearts in an…
Islamic Relief Kenya Trains Wajir Leaders on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
56 participants from Habaswein and Hadado Sub-Counties recently underwent comprehensive training on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management. Photo/ Islamic Relief…
Wajir’s Orahey Wells and the Untapped Cultural Heritage
A herder in Wargadud, Wajir. By Abdullahi Jamaa | Wajir Today Besides soaring poverty levels, devastating climate change has made…
By Abdullahi Jamaa And here begins my Ramadan story, a narrative that highlights my forlorn relationship with the noble month…
Mandera launches countywide food distribution to reach 40,000 households
Mandera Governor Hon. Mohamed Adan Khalif on Friday launched a countywide drought response programme . Photo/ Mandera County By a…
Mandera launches countywide food distribution to reach 40,000 households
Mandera Governor Hon. Mohamed Adan Khalif on Friday launched a countywide drought response programme . Photo/ Mandera County By a…
KNCHR Wajir Forum Confronts Child Marriage, FGM, and Gender-Based Violence
Participants during the KNCHR forum in Wajir Town discussing ways to end child marriage, FGM, and gender-based violence. Photo |…
In Wagalla, Women Stir Hope And Change With Yoghurt
By Staff Writer | Wajir Today | Tuesday, 4 November 2025 In Wagalla, a hot and dry village about ten…