‘Don’t Hide Me’ campaign enters day two in Wajir
Tarbaj MP condemns Northern Kenya’s exclusion from national budget allocations
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the MP expressed deep frustration over what he termed as “unjust treatment” of the region. He stated that the budget by CS Mbadi offered “literally nothing” for Northern Kenya in key sectors, signaling continued marginalization of the region.
Wajir Governor drums support for Mohamed Fai as next Governor
Wajir North MP backs Governor Ahmed Abdullahi for Senate in 2027
Wajir leaders slam MCA’s ‘unfounded’ claims against Wajir Governor
Macron says France could recognise Palestinian state
President Emmanuel Macron says France could recognise a Palestinian state “in the coming months”. Macron told France 5 television on Wednesday that he aimed to finalise the move at a United Nations conference on the Israel-Palestine conflict, which his country will co-chair with Saudi Arabia in June.
Wajir County acquires advanced blood processing equipment
Wajir County has reached a significant milestone in its healthcare sector by becoming the first county in Kenya to acquire advanced blood processing equipment, including an apheresis machine. This achievement results from a collaborative effort with the Ministry of Health, underscoring the county’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery.
Food distribution stampede at Dadaab camp claims life of expectant mother
MSF steps in to strengthen Kala-Azar response in Wajir county
Wajir County is grappling with a severe outbreak of Kala-azar, with over 600 confirmed cases and 25 deaths reported in the past three months. In response to the escalating health crisis, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has joined forces with county and national health authorities to bolster efforts to combat the deadly disease. Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi hailed the arrival of a team from the international charity that is expected to boost ongoing efforts against the relentless outbreak of the disease.