Fact-Check: Former Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Statements
BY: Siyad Jimale Amin Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua must clearly direct his criticisms toward specific institutions or individuals rather than conflating unrelated issues. He should clarify whether his grievances are with governors and MPs from Northern Kenya, the Ministry of Education, the Somali community, or concerns over the prudent
Northern Kenya Leaders Rebuke Gachagua: Region ‘Underdeveloped by Policy Design,’ Not Leadership Failure
WAJIR— Pastoralist leaders have sharply criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his recent claims that Northeastern Kenya leaders looted over Sh1 trillion in devolution funds since 2013 while failing to develop local schools. The leaders argue that the region’s underdevelopment stems from deliberate post-independence policies, not greed or incompetence.
Water Ministry Responds to Ahmed Boray’s Appeal, Schedules Multi-Stakeholder Meeting to Resolve Tula Tula Water Supply Challenges
Nairobi – The Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation has formally responded to appeals from Dr. Ahmed Boray, former ODM candidate for the Eldas parliamentary seat, by announcing plans to convene a multi-stakeholder meeting to address persistent operational challenges facing the Tula Tula Water Supply Project in Wajir County. The
Water Ministry to Convene Joint Meeting Over Tula Tula Project Challenges in Wajir
Nairobi — Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Eng. Eric Mugaa has announced plans for a multi-stakeholder meeting to address operational challenges facing the Tula Tula Water Supply Project in Wajir County. The decision follows a courtesy visit to Maji House by CPA Andrew Rage Eysimkele, Chief Executive Officer
Rerow Abdi Family Endorses Abdullahi Mohamed (Sajo) as 2027 Wajir North Flag-Bearer After Adajole Meeting
By: Mohamed Barre WAJIR— The Rerow Abdi family, a key sub-clan within the larger Garen community have formally declared their support for Abdullahi Mohamed alias Sajo as their preferred parliamentary candidate for 2027 general election. The endorsement was announced after a well-attended consultative meeting held in Adajole— bringing together elders,
Eldas MP Adan Keynan Lauds Government for Prioritizing Major Road Upgrades in Wajir County
WAJIR – Eldas Constituency Member of Parliament Adan Keynan has commended the national government through the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) for prioritizing critical infrastructure projects aimed at transforming connectivity and economic prospects in the historically underserved region. In a statement, MP Keynan highlighted the upgrade of the Wajir Town-Elnur
Wajir Woman Aspirant Asha Sheikh Ukash (Asha Kiwi) Calls for Unity Amid Rising Clan Tension
WAJIR – Former Wajir County MP aspirant Aisha Sheikh Hassan Ukash has issued a strong appeal for peace and unity in Wajir County, warning against the resurgence of divisive clan-based rhetoric in local politics. In a widely circulated statement titled “A Call for Peace and Unity in Wajir County: Unity
Health CS Duale Warns Against Health Fraud, Expresses Confidence in Kenya-US Deal at Wajir Ceremony
Wajir– Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale presided over a thanksgiving ceremony at Habaswein Primary School to celebrate the appointment of Mohammed Aden Abdi as a Commissioner at the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) by President William Ruto. In his address, Duale congratulated Abdi on the well-deserved appointment, urging him to
Drought Persists as Northern Kenya Braces for Scorching Temperatures
NAIROBI—Northern Kenya is set to experience continued hot and dry conditions this week, with daytime temperatures expected to exceed 30°C, the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) reports. While most parts of the country will enjoy sunny skies, the arid and semi-arid regions of the North are particularly vulnerable to the impacts
Outrage in Northern Kenya: Leaders Demand Return of Orphaned Giraffes Translocated to Nanyuki Sanctuary
WAJIR— A storm of condemnation has erupted in Northern Kenya after the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) secretly relocated two orphaned reticulated giraffes—endangered Somali subspecies—from Wajir County to a private sanctuary in Nanyuki, sparking accusations of unlawful marginalization and betrayal of community-led conservation efforts. Wajir South MP Mohamed Adow led the
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