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 is our power. Cohesion is our legacy,” the prominent leader expressed deep concern over recent inflammatory statements that threaten to reverse years of hard-won harmony among the county’s diverse communities.

“Dear Reer Wajir,” she began, highlighting Wajir’s historic role as a beacon of peace in the region. She credited decades of progress to initiatives like the Wajir Peace and Development Committee formed in the 1990s, as well as the collective efforts of elders, women, leaders, and citizens from major clans including Ajuran, Degodia, and Ogaden.

According to Mrs. Aisha Ukash, these efforts have enabled the county to transcend old divisions and forge political alliances based on shared vision, development goals, and the common good rather than narrow clan loyalties. “Wajir County has long moved past the era where clan allegiance dictated every political decision,” she stated, noting that unity has delivered stability, growth, and a stronger national voice for the region.

The former aspirant strongly condemned attempts by some individuals to revive clan-based discourse, describing it as regressive and dangerous. “This rhetoric sows seeds of suspicion, undermines trust, and risks fracturing the social fabric we have so carefully woven. We reject it unequivocally,” she declared, insisting that politics should focus on ideas, integrity, and service to all residents.

Aisha reminded residents that they are “one people, bound by faith, culture, history, and a shared future,” emphasising that the county’s strength lies in its diversity and collaborative spirit.

She called on leaders, political aspirants, and influencers to abandon divisive tactics and prioritise inclusive development. Addressing youth, women, elders, and all citizens, she urged them to stand firm against hate speech and embrace dialogue.

“Together, let us continue building a cohesive Wajir County where peace prevails, opportunities are shared, and no one is left behind because of their clan,” she concluded, reaffirming the hashtag #WajirMoja.

Her statement has resonated widely among residents, many of whom view it as a timely intervention to safeguard the county’s fragile but enduring peace.