Also known as: Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi · Governor Abdullahi · Ahmed Abdullahi Jiir
Wajir Governor who faced Senate scrutiny over Sh1.3 billion in pending bills during 2026 oversight hearings.
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… The partnership, discussed during a meeting between FKF President Hussein Mohammed and Council of Governors Chairman Ahmed Abdullahi on Tuesday, will see county governments collaborate with FKF through a standard memorandum of understanding aimed at creating a unified approach to …
FKF targets grassroots revival through county partnershipThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeWajir Governor Ahmed Abdulahi before the Senate committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds at KICC, Nairobi, May 17, 2023. [File, Standard] Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi has been taken to task by the Senate over some fictitious Sh1.3 billion pendin …
Governor Abdullahi fingered over Sh1.3 billion 'fictitious' pending billsCitizen Digital
KISE bags top national award for excellence in service delivery By Citizen Reporter June 19, 2026 10:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter CoG Chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi (right) presents the award to KISE Dir …
KISE bags top national award for excellence in service deliveryCitizen Digital
… Speaking when he appeared before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee, Council of Governors Chair and Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi said the National Government went back on their word of including the monies in the shareable revenue. …
Governors accuse gov't of backing out of UHC workers employment dealThe Standard
… The real debate should be whether public expenditure is translating into measurable national value.Mr Abdullahi is Salaries and Remuneration Commission CEO Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. …
Productivity, not austerity, is Kenya's real fiscal solutionThe Standard
… The event was attended by Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi, among other leaders.During the celebrations, President Ruto became emotional as he reflected on decades of deliberate state neglect of the Northern Frontier. …
Wajir residents decry neglect despite Madaraka Day fanfareCapital News
… 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. …
Ruto Ends Northern Kenya Tour With Major Infrastructure, Power and Water Projects PushCitizen Digital
… Present were Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, Governors Ahmed Abdullahi (Wajir) and Nathif Jama (Garissa), MPs and MCAs, among other leaders. …
Ruto pledges Ksh.123 billion bag of goodies in Northern KenyaCapital News
… 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 …
Wajir Stadium to be named after late Kibaki minister Ahmed Khalif, Ruto announcesCitizen Digital
… 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 …
Ruto apologises for decades of marginalisation, pledges to transform Northern KenyaThe Football Kenya Federation has agreed to work with the Council of Governors to strengthen talent development and football structures across the country. Under the partnership, counties and FKF will standardize affiliation fees, jointly train referees and coaches, and organize structured football competitions at the grassroots level.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation has agreed to work with the Council of Governors to strengthen talent development and football structures across the country. Under the partnership, counties and FKF will standardize affiliation fees, jointly train referees and coaches, and organize structured football competitions at the grassroots level.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi faced scrutiny from the Senate County Public Accounts Committee over Sh1.3 billion in pending bills that his administration says have already been paid. The committee chair requested a forensic audit and demanded the governor explain the bills' sudden appearance, with senators suggesting they may be fictitious.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) has been recognized at the National Productivity and Competitiveness Conference and Awards for outstanding performance and commitment to quality service delivery. The director attributed the achievement to staff dedication and the institute's focus on promoting inclusive education and support services for learners with disabilities.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Council of Governors says the national government has reneged on a commitment to include Ksh.8 billion for permanent and pensionable UHC worker employment in the counties' shareable revenue rather than as a conditional grant, citing concerns that conditional funding makes counties dependent on the national government.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's fiscal debate has focused too narrowly on the wage bill, when the real question should be whether government expenditure on salaries delivers commensurate productivity and service delivery. The forthcoming National Productivity and Performance Conference 2026, convened by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, seeks to shift the conversation from wage bill containment to a broader discussion of productivity, accountability, and public sector performance.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Wajir South residents, led by former KNCCI chairman Abdirahman Abdille, say they have been sidelined despite early support for President Ruto, while opposition areas now benefit under the broad-based government. They are calling for prioritisation of the Mogodashe–Wajir road and solutions to water shortages in the area.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
2 June 2026 · Capital News →
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.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
1 June 2026 · Capital News →
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.
1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
31 May 2026 · The Standard →
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.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
1 May 2026 · The Standard →
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.
30 April 2026 · Capital News →
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.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →