Ruto apologises for decades of State marginalisation in Northern Kenya
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… Present during the tour were Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi, Garissa Governor Nathif Jama, Members of Parliament, and other local leaders. …
… e, will be completed to international standards,” Ruto said. “And after completing this stadium, just as you requested and I agree with you 100 percent, this facility will be called Ahmed Khalif Wajir Stadium.” The announcement followed a request by Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi …
… Also in attendance were Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi, Vice Chief of Kenya Defence Forces Lieutenant-General John Omenda, and Service Commanders Lieutenant-General David Ketter (Army), Major-General Benard Waliaula (Airforce), Major-General Paul Otieno (Navy), and the diplomatic …
… This came after Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi, during the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir on Monday, proposed that the honour would act as a tribute to the leader who represented the region in the highest political office of the land. …
… Governor Ahmed Abdullahi of Wajir welcomed the national delegation and expressed gratitude for the historic hosting opportunity, saying the day reflected a long-awaited recognition of the region. …
… Governor Ahmed Abdullahi of Wajir welcomed the national delegation and expressed gratitude for the historic hosting opportunity, saying the day reflected a long-awaited recognition of the region. …
Audio By VocalizePresident William Ruto flanked by Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira, Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi and other leaders during the commissioning of a solar hybrid power plant in Habaswein Town, Wajir County, on Sund …
President William Ruto concluded a three-day tour of Northern Kenya, pledging to increase government investment in infrastructure and essential services. During the tour, he commissioned and inspected development projects including a KSh72.2 million mini-grid project for 500 households in Garissa, and announced KSh4.1 billion in rural electrification investments for Wajir, KSh2.5 billion for Mandera, and KSh1.6 billion for Garissa.
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President Ruto concluded a Northern Kenya tour pledging Sh123 billion in infrastructure and electrification investments to integrate the region into the national development agenda.
President William Ruto concluded a three-day tour of Northern Kenya, pledging to increase government investment in infrastructure and essential services. During the tour, he commissioned and inspected development projects including a KSh72.2 million mini-grid project for 500 households in Garissa, and announced KSh4.1 billion in rural electrification investments for Wajir, KSh2.5 billion for Mandera, and KSh1.6 billion for Garissa.
President William Ruto concluded a three-day tour of Northern Kenya by pledging to allocate Ksh.123 billion to the region, stating his administration is committed to integrating the North into Kenya's development agenda through infrastructure, water, electricity, schools, and roads.
President Ruto announced during Madaraka Day celebrations that the newly constructed Wajir Stadium will be named after late Wajir West MP and former Labour Minister Ahmed Khalif. Ruto pledged to complete the facility to international standards as part of the government's commitment to recognising national heroes and supporting development in historically marginalised regions.
President William Ruto issued a formal apology to the people of Northern Kenya for state-sanctioned marginalisation and neglect resulting from a 1965 Cabinet Sessional Paper that concentrated development on so-called "high potential" areas, leaving the northern frontier without adequate roads, water, healthcare or schools.
President William Ruto has agreed to name the newly constructed Wajir Stadium the Ahmed Khalif Wajir Stadium, honouring the late political leader who was the first Cabinet Minister from Wajir region and died in a plane crash in January 2003. The proposal was made by Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi during the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir.
Wajir Stadium held Kenya's 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time, with President William Ruto arriving at 8:30am to crowds that exceeded the venue's 10,000-seat capacity. The event, themed "Education, Skills and the Future," drew thousands of residents and visitors from early morning hours.
Wajir Stadium hosted the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time in the county, with thousands of Kenyans gathering at the newly expanded 10,000-seater venue. The event, themed "Education, Skills and the Future," drew crowds from early morning, with President William Ruto arriving at 8.30 am.
President Ruto announced Sh4.1 billion in funding to connect 17,000 households in Wajir County to the national grid during the commissioning of a solar hybrid power plant in Habaswein. The plant is part of the Last Mile Electrification initiative and includes a 54-kilometre grid extension expected to power 1,700 households and supply electricity to public facilities.
The national and county governments have signed a Ksh.4 billion agreement on the second phase of establishing 16 County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs). President William Ruto said the government has already disbursed Ksh.8.5 billion for CAIPs and is investing an additional Ksh.2.4 billion in common user facilities to support industrialisation and economic transformation.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has suspended construction of a multi-agency security installation along the Moyale–Marsabit–Isiolo road corridor following a boundary dispute between Marsabit and Wajir counties that sparked tensions among local leaders and residents. The facility was intended to strengthen security along a corridor used for arms trafficking, narcotics, and human trafficking.
Wajir County is on course to host the 2026 Madaraka Day celebrations on April 30, marking the first time the national event will be held in Northern Kenya. The county stadium is 65 per cent complete and expected to be finished two weeks ahead of schedule, with key infrastructure including roads, water, and power progressing steadily.
The Government says preparations for Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir County are on track, with key infrastructure including the main stadium between 65–70 percent complete. This will be the first time the national event is held in Northern Kenya.
Governors and senators have reached an agreement following weeks of closed-door talks over allegations that some Senate County Public Accounts Committee members were engaging in extortion. Governors have agreed to resume appearing before Senate oversight committees, while senators have pledged to consider increased county funding in the next financial year.