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 to strengthen grassroots structures ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during the launch, UGM presidential flagbearer and former Chief Justice David Maraga said the Wajir office forms part of a broader outreach strategy aimed at engaging citizens, listening to their concerns and offering alternative leadership focused on accountability and development.
“I am here as the leader of UGM and as a presidential candidate for 2027. Things are not going well in our country, and that is why we are travelling across Kenya to listen to wananchi and change how things are done,” Maraga said.
He noted that similar concerns about governance, corruption and poor service delivery have been raised during his visits to the Coast, Rift Valley and Northern Kenya regions, pointing to a widespread desire for change.
Maraga said Northern Kenya possesses immense potential that can be unlocked through targeted investment in critical sectors, particularly water, infrastructure and market access.
“This region has great potential. What is needed are a few key projects, especially water for communities and infrastructure that will enable people to improve their livelihoods,” he said.
He emphasised the importance of improving road connectivity within the region and linking Northern Kenya to neighbouring Ethiopia, saying better transport networks would open up new markets and stimulate economic growth.
“If roads are opened up to Ethiopia, it will create markets we have not been able to access before,” he added.
Maraga also cited constitutional provisions on addressing marginalisation, noting that the Equalisation Fund gives the national government a clear mandate to uplift historically disadvantaged areas.
“Northern Kenya has been marginalised since colonial times, and even after independence, there has been no meaningful development. The Constitution gives us the tools to correct this,” he said.
He assured residents that a UGM-led government would prioritise inclusive development to ensure all regions benefit equally from national resources.
“We want you to feel like Kenyans like any others, not people who have been sidelined,” Maraga said.
The former Chief Justice urged young people to register as voters and actively participate in the 2027 General Election, saying sustainable change can only be achieved through the ballot.
“I encourage the youth to register and vote in 2027 so that we can bring the development our people need,” he said.
The opening of the Wajir county office marks a key milestone in UGM’s grassroots mobilisation as the party positions itself for the next general election.
