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Mohamed Saman

School feeding programme boosts enrollment in Wajir

The initiative aims at addressing malnutrition, especially of learners from disadvantaged backgrounds.

By Mohamed Saman 1 month ago

School feeding programme boosts enrollment in Wajir

Wajir governor unveils modern farm equipment to boost agriculture

Wajir governor unveils modern farm equipment to boost agriculture

By Mohamed Saman 2 months ago

Raila: I won't leave ODM until I get AU job

Raila: I won't leave ODM until I get AU job

By Brian Otieno and Mohamed Saman 2 months ago

Eldas MP champions for girl child education

Eldas MP champions for girl child education

By Mohamed Saman 2 months ago

County banks on sports to save youth from radicalisation, drugs

38 football teams of youth from Wajir county took part in a unique football tournament over the weekend as part of an initiative to nurture talent.

By Mohamed Saman 2 months ago

County banks on sports to save youth from radicalisation, drugs

Boost as CS Kindiki commisions Eldas South sub-county in Wajir

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki who was the chief guest presided over the event which was held at Elnur Town in Eldas Constituency.

By Mohamed Saman 3 months ago

Boost as CS Kindiki commisions Eldas South sub-county in Wajir

MP Daud says keen on improving education

Wajir MP Adan Daud has said he is focused on improving education in his constituency to enhance literacy levels, which will contribute to development.

By Mohamed Saman 3 months ago

MP Daud says keen on improving education

Wajir girls' schools to get dignity packages

A noble initiative to provide sanitary pads to more than 25 girls' schools in Wajir has been launched.

By Mohamed Saman 3 months ago

Wajir girls' schools to get dignity packages

Over 200 persons living with disabilities receive food aid from Wajir County

The county government of Wajir in partnership with the Kenya Red Cross airlifted food and non-food items to people affected by floods.

By Mohamed Saman 4 months ago

Over 200 persons living with disabilities receive food aid from Wajir County

Mandera East MP sponsors mass wedding

All the 25 bride's saloon and wedding gown expenses were also catered for.

By Mohamed Saman 5 months ago

Mandera East MP sponsors mass wedding

KWS, Conservancies meet over Wildlife conservation

It also aimed at facilitating objective dialogue on establishing an efficient and inclusive landscape coordination organization that supports Conservancy growth across the three counties.

By Mohamed Saman 5 months ago

KWS, Conservancies meet over Wildlife conservation

UK, Mandera County partner to mitigate effects of floods

They also distributed food, water, sanitation and hygiene items, donated by the Kenya Red Cross Society, to over 500 flood-affected households in Elwak.

By Mohamed Saman 5 months ago

UK, Mandera County partner to mitigate effects of floods

Court orders Garissa Speaker to reinstate ousted Assembly leaders

A court sitting in Garissa County has ordered County Assembly Speaker Abdi Idle to reinstate ousted leaders.

By Mohamed Saman 5 months ago

Court orders Garissa Speaker to reinstate ousted Assembly leaders

Cut-off roads leave Wajir residents scrambling for fuel

Several petrol stations have no fuel and those with fuel are dealing with an excess number of customers and as a result, motorists are forced to queue for hours to get fuel.

By Mohamed Saman 5 months ago

Cut-off roads leave Wajir residents scrambling for fuel

NGO awards Wajir peace champions, human rights defenders and community leaders

Siyad Foundation has awarded Wajir community leaders, peace ambassadors and human rights activists for their extraordinary and remarkable work in the community.

By Mohamed Saman 6 months ago

NGO awards Wajir peace champions, human rights defenders and community leaders

Governor Ahmed Abdullahi spearheads National Tree Planting Day in Wajir

Kenya's forest cover stands at about 7 per cent but the government has set aside more than $80m (PS65m) this financial year as part of its effort to increase it to more than 10 per cent.

By Mohamed Saman 6 months ago

Governor Ahmed Abdullahi spearheads National Tree Planting Day in Wajir

Wajir South MP, Heritage PS tour areas ravaged by floods

Wajir South MP Mohamed Adow said communities were marooned and urengenly require shelter, food and health care provisions.

By Mohamed Saman 6 months ago

Wajir South MP, Heritage PS tour areas ravaged by floods

PS Ummi Bashir warns against exam malpractice in Wajir

PS Bashir said her visit was part of a major state effort to discourage cartels from enabling exam cheating in the county.

By Mohamed Saman 6 months ago

PS Ummi Bashir warns against exam malpractice in Wajir

Cs Malonza assesses flood situation in Wajir

Abdia Manya, Wajir County Red Cross Coordinator said they have registered almost 2,500 affected households and are in the process of delivering nonfood items to the affected areas.

By Mohamed Saman 6 months ago

Cs Malonza assesses flood situation in Wajir

Mandera County bids farewell to first batch of students to Turkey for scholarship

The 18 are part of 30 students who were selected to study in various universities in Turkey through a partnership plan by the County government.

By Mohamed Saman 6 months ago

Mandera County bids farewell to first batch of students to Turkey for scholarship

MP Sulekha Harun lauds UHC launch, rolls out free medical camp in Mandera

Sulekha said her office remains committed to ensuring that every individual in the community has access to quality healthcare.

By Mohamed Saman 6 months ago

MP Sulekha Harun lauds UHC launch, rolls out free medical camp in Mandera

Improving education top on my agenda, says Wajir South MP

Adow, who earlier sponsored 107 students to undertake teaching courses, said students in the region cannot attain quality education unless schools are adequately staffed with teachers.

By Mohamed Saman 6 months ago

Improving education top on my agenda, says Wajir South MP

Wajir Speaker applauds county government for boosting healthcare services

The Speaker of the County Assembly of Wajir has congratulated the County government for investing in the health sector, and upgrading Eldas Hospital to a Level-Four institution.

By Mohamed Saman 6 months ago

Wajir Speaker applauds county government for boosting healthcare services

Boost to health as Wajir governor unveils Eldas Level 4 Hospital

The health sector in Wajir County has received a boost after Eldas Hospital, which has been upgraded to a Level-Four hospital, was opened during the Mashujaa Day celebrations.

By Mohamed Saman 7 months ago

Boost to health as Wajir governor unveils Eldas Level 4 Hospital

Wajir cleaned up in preparation for El Nino rains

The exercise included unclogging open drainages and collecting litter. The Kenya Red Cross has also prepositioned nonfood and WASH items to Wajir to benefit 1,450 households.

By Mohamed Saman 7 months ago

Wajir cleaned up in preparation for El Nino rains

Wajir leaders agree to put political differences aside

The leaders have also praised the new-found synergy between the locals and security agencies.

By Mohamed Saman 7 months ago

Wajir leaders agree to put political differences aside

Wajir vaccinates animals against Rift Valley Fever ahead of expected El Nino

The Department of Livestock and Veterinary Services has initiated El Nino preparedness in the Rift Valley Fever (RVF) hotspot regions of Wajir County.

By Mohamed Saman 7 months ago

Wajir vaccinates animals against Rift Valley Fever ahead of expected El Nino

Over 200 women benefit from Garissa's free fistula medical camp

The common causes of fistula are obstructed labor, sexual violence, early marriage and childbirth, female genital mutilation and lack of access to skilled maternity care.

By Mohamed Saman 7 months ago

Over 200 women benefit from Garissa's free fistula medical camp

WHO, MoH launch training of healthcare workers in 4 counties ahead of El Nino

The training is geared towards preparing frontline healthcare workers to detect, investigate and manage infectious diseases, including malaria, dengue fever, chikungunya and cholera.

By Mohamed Saman 7 months ago

WHO, MoH launch training of healthcare workers in 4 counties ahead of El Nino

Wajir Deputy Governor leads county in honoring International Day of Peace

Celebrated annually on September 21, the day provides a "globally shared date for all humanity to commit to peace above all differences and to contribute to building a culture of peace".

By Mohamed Saman 8 months ago

Wajir Deputy Governor leads county in honoring International Day of Peace

Kindiki commissions Kutulo sub-county, Wajir promising devolved government services

CS Kindiki also promised to fast track on various promises made to the people of North Eastern during the campaigns.

By Mate Tongola and Mohamed Saman 8 months ago

Kindiki commissions Kutulo sub-county, Wajir promising devolved government services

Eldas MP Keynan bury hatchet with political rival after fierce court battle

Edas Member of Parliament Adan Keynan has shook hand with his political rival Ahmed Boray and agreed to work together.

By Mohamed Saman 8 months ago

Eldas MP Keynan bury hatchet with political rival after fierce court battle

Governor Ahmed Abdullahi launches Wajir's GIS resource centre

Wajir's G.I.S centre will act as a vocal point for collaboration between different stakeholders, providing access to geospatial data

By Mohamed Saman 8 months ago

Governor Ahmed Abdullahi launches Wajir's GIS resource centre

Islamic Relief banks on boda bodas to empower Wajir youth economically

The Project Manager said the donation of the 50 motorcycles is under its social economic empowerment of the youth in Kenya aimed at supporting them to generate income and build resilience.

By Mohamed Saman 8 months ago

Islamic Relief banks on boda bodas to empower Wajir youth economically

Leaders call for peace following deadly inter-clan clashes in Wajir

Wajir West MP Yussuf Farah told the security agencies to bring all perpetrators -- who are hiding under the guise of clan rivalries to cause havoc and kill innocent lives - to book.

By Mohamed Saman 8 months ago

Leaders call for peace following deadly inter-clan clashes in Wajir

Supreme Court dismisses election petition challenging Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi's win

The Supreme Court has thrown out an appeal challenging the election of Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi.

By Mohamed Saman 8 months ago

Supreme Court dismisses election petition challenging Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi's win

Wajir West MP Farah leads peace caravan to end inter-clan disputes

Wajir West MP Yussuf Farah in collaboration with security agencies, county officials, religious leaders and community elders have embarked on peace caravans within the constituency.

By Mohamed Saman 8 months ago

Wajir West MP Farah leads peace caravan to end inter-clan disputes

Garissa girls graduate with life skills

About 50 female students from the Modogashe TVET Centre, Garissa County have graduated after completing their training in life skills and social capital support.

By Mohamed Saman 8 months ago

Garissa girls graduate with life skills

Bee keeping redefines pastoralism in Wajir

Malaba Hills beekeeping project is redefining pastoralism by introducing beekeeping as an alternative source of livelihood.

By Mohamed Saman 8 months ago

Bee keeping redefines pastoralism in Wajir

Ms President community dialogue spark equality, women's leadership debate in Wajir

The discussions centered around how the women from the county can be empowered by giving them space and platforms to participate in county and national leadership.

By Mohamed Saman 8 months ago

Ms President community dialogue spark equality, women's leadership debate in Wajir

Wajir youth to benefit from free self-defence, fitness classes

Self-defense classes can empower individuals, particularly women, by teaching them techniques to protect themselves and increase their confidence.

By Mohamed Saman 8 months ago

Wajir youth to benefit from free self-defence, fitness classes

Chicken farm in Wajir shines against many odds

Noordin Elias Jama is making good cash after venturing into poultry farming in an area dominated by pastoralists.

By Mohamed Saman 9 months ago

Chicken farm in Wajir shines against many odds

Ghost Workers: Dead staff still on Wajir County payroll, audit reveals

A human resource audit carried out by the Wajir County Government for three months has revealed some former staff who have since died are still on the payroll.

By Mohamed Saman 9 months ago

Ghost Workers: Dead staff still on Wajir County payroll, audit reveals

Wajir turns to solar to tame power outages

The newfound energy autonomy guarantees enhanced security against power disruptions and outages in Wajir

By Mohamed Saman 9 months ago

Wajir turns to solar to tame power outages

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