Wajir County has officially launched its 2025 Long Rains Food Security Assessment following a County Steering Group (CSG) meeting held on Thursday, July 17. The meeting brought together key stakeholders to initiate a countywide evaluation of rainfall performance and its impact on critical sectors.

The County Steering Group, which serves as the highest coordination structure in Wajir, convenes after every rainfall season to assess food security conditions and develop appropriate intervention strategies. Thursday’s session was presided over by Mr. Musa Okango, Deputy County Commissioner for Khorof-Harar.

During the meeting, members reviewed satellite and ground data to evaluate the performance of the rains across the county. The assessment will focus on five key sectors, water, education, health, agriculture, and livestock sectors most vulnerable to climatic variability in the region.

To facilitate data collection, the CSG formed a technical assessment team drawn from various sectors and partner organisations. Owing to the vastness of Wajir County, the team has been split into two groups. Starting Monday, they will be deployed to all sub-counties to gather on-the-ground information regarding the food security situation.

Once fieldwork is completed, the teams will regroup to compile a comprehensive report. A second County Steering Group meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 24, where the findings will be presented for validation and adoption.

The food security assessment is expected to guide government and humanitarian interventions across the county, ensuring that support is responsive to the actual needs on the ground.