Why Madaraka Day in Wajir Matters Beyond Ceremony
By Abdullahi Jamaa The rhythmic discipline and the proud pageantry of marching troops during a military parade rehearsal have excited residents of Wajir. It is something many had never witnessed…
Pregnant Woman’s Death in Baladul Amiin Sparks Outcry Over Health Facility Neglect
By Aziza Abdullahi | Wajir Today | Thursday, May 21, 2026 The death of a pregnant woman in Baladul Amin has triggered public outrage in Wajir County, with residents accusing…
Hon. Fatuma Jehow seeks clarity from NLC over disputed airport land
By Azizah Abdullahi |Wajir Today | Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Wajir County Women Representative Fatuma Jehow has called on the National Land Commission (NLC) to provide details on ownership of…
Wajir First Lady vows to sustain girls’ education programme after donor exit
Wajir County First Lady Rukia Abdinasir addresses stakeholders during the close-out meeting of the AGI-K programme in Wajir, where she pledged continued support for girls’ education and wellbeing. By Abdullahi…
Wajir governor calls for further fuel price relief amid public pressure
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi speaking during the launch of the Last Mile Connectivity electrification programme in Wajir town, where he called for further measures to ease fuel prices amid rising…
Wajir gets last-mile power boost under 7.7 bln shillings plan
Cabinet Secretary for Energy Opiyo Wandayi on Monday launched the Last Mile Connectivity electrification programme for Bulla Kisumu and surrounding settlements in Wajir County. By Abdullahi Jamaa | Wajir Today|…
National Government Halts Planned Security Base on Wajir-Marsabit Border
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen with leaders from Wajir and Marsabit Counties during talks that resolved to halt construction of a planned multi-agency security installation. By Azizah Abdullahi | Wajir…
Wajir Launches Mass Livestock Vaccination Drive Targeting 250,000 Animals
By Azizah Abdullahi | Wajir Today | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 The Wajir County Government on Tuesday launched a week-long livestock vaccination campaign targeting more than 250,000 animals in a…
Wajir County Issues Seven-Day Demolition Notice Over Illegal Structures on Road Reserves
By Abdullahi Jamaa | Wajir Today | Monday, 11 May 2026 The County Government of Wajir has issued a seven-day notice ordering the removal of illegal structures erected on road…
Wajir Leaders Accused as Residents Protest Airport Land Acquisition
Abdi Farah, a resident affected by the planned expansion of Wajir International Airport, speaks to journalists during a press briefing in Wajir on Saturday, where locals accused authorities of irregular…
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Flights to Wajir suspended as runway repairs disrupt travel
By Our reporter | Wajir Today | Thursday, 7 May 2026 Commercial flights to and from Wajir will be temporarily suspended for five days beginning May 8 following ongoing runway…
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…
Why Madaraka Day in Wajir Matters Beyond Ceremony
By Abdullahi Jamaa The rhythmic discipline and the proud pageantry of marching troops during a military parade rehearsal have excited…
CS Faults Absenteeism in Garissa Government Offices After Surprise Visit
Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku . Photo /KNA By Our Correspondent |…
CS Faults Absenteeism in Garissa Government Offices After Surprise Visit
Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku . Photo /KNA By Our Correspondent |…
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…