Wajir County is poised to make history as it prepares to host this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations, marking the first time the national event will be staged in Northern Kenya—a move widely seen as a significant step toward regional inclusion and balanced national development.
The Government says preparations are firmly on track, with major infrastructure projects nearing completion ahead of the June 1 fete. During an inspection tour, Principal Secretary for Internal Security Raymond Omollo, alongside Defence PS Patrick Mariru, praised the pace of work and coordination between national and county teams.
They were received by Governor Ahmed Abdullahi Jiir and local leaders, who have been working to position the region for what is expected to be both a symbolic and transformative national celebration.
The decision by President William Ruto to take the event to Wajir has injected momentum into development projects in the area, with officials highlighting improvements in roads, water supply, and electricity as part of a broader push to uplift historically marginalised regions.
The main stadium, the centerpiece of the celebrations, is now over halfway complete and on course for early delivery. Key access roads are being upgraded, while additional works—including enhancements to the County Commissioner’s residence, which will host the State luncheon—are progressing simultaneously.
Water interventions such as borehole drilling and reticulation are ongoing, while newly installed generators have helped stabilise power supply—developments expected to have a lasting impact beyond the celebrations.
Officials say the event will go beyond ceremony, with exhibitions and public engagement activities planned in the lead-up, aligned with this year’s theme focusing on education, skills, and the future.
“This is more than a national celebration—it is a statement that every part of Kenya matters,” said Dr. Omollo, expressing confidence that Wajir will be ready in time.
As anticipation builds, the spotlight is firmly on Wajir—not just as a host, but as a symbol of a broader national effort to bring development and recognition to all corners of the country.
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