By Abdullahi Jamaa | Wajir Today | Thursday, 23 April 2026
The Wajir County Government on Thursday convened a multi-stakeholder forum to validate draft regulations aimed at operationalising its peacebuilding and conflict management law, as part of efforts to strengthen local mechanisms for preventing and responding to conflict.
The workshop, organised through the county’s Directorate of Peace and Cohesion with support from World Vision Rapid+, brought together members of the Wajir Peace Actors Forum (WPAF). Participants included representatives from national and county governments, civil society organisations, the private sector and the media.
County Executive Committee Member in charge of the Governor’s Office, Special Programmes, Public Service and County Administration, Khalif A. Ali, said the proposed Wajir County Peacebuilding and Conflict Management Regulations 2026 would provide the detailed framework needed to implement the law passed by the county assembly in 2024.
“You will recall that the Act established peace structures from the regional level down to constituency and community peace committees,” Ali said. “However, a law without detailed rules is like a vehicle without a steering wheel. It exists, but it cannot move in the right direction.”
He said the regulations would define how peace committees are constituted, how early warning and response systems function, and how members are appointed or removed, as well as set out reporting procedures and coordination mechanisms.
Refining draft
Ali urged stakeholders to actively contribute to refining the draft, noting that their input would ensure the regulations reflect local realities and are practical to implement.
“This is a co-creation of the rules that will govern our peace work for years to come. These regulations will only be effective if they reflect your wisdom, your concerns, and your lived experience.,” he said.
Wajir County Director of Peacebuilding and Community Cohesion, Adan Abdi Ahmed, said the forum aimed to bridge gaps in the existing legal framework by institutionalising peacebuilding efforts and strengthening coordination among actors.
“The purpose of this gathering is to discuss regulations that will operationalise the Act, create clear roles, and establish strong coordination platforms with a focus on conflict prevention,” he said. “Peace is a shared responsibility.”
Officials say the new regulations are expected to enhance early warning systems, improve coordination among stakeholders and support sustainable peace initiatives across the county.
Feedback collected during the workshop will be analysed and incorporated into the final draft before the regulations are formally adopted by the local county assembly for implementation.
