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Wajir Senator Abass Sheikh Calls for Ban on X, TikTok

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Wajir Senator Abass Sheikh Calls for Ban on X, TikTok

In a provocative statement that has ignited widespread debate, Wajir Senator Abass Sheikh has called for a complete ban on WhatsApp, TikTok, and all social media platforms in Kenya, citing their alleged role in fuelling unrest and misinformation. The senator made the remarks during a public address in Wajir County on Thursday, June 12, 2025, […] Source Read Article

Wajir residents call for review of wildlife laws amid delayed compensation

Residents of Wajir County have urged for urgent amendments to the Wildlife Conservation and Management Bill, citing prolonged delays in compensation. Speaking during a public participation forum held in Wajir town, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Natural Resources Yakub M. Dahiye, faulted Section 7 of the draft Bill, […]Wajir · Wajir Read Article

Wajir residents demand equity and accountability in 2025/26 budget forum

Residents of Wajir County have called for transparency, equity, and inclusive development during the 2025/26 Public Participation Budget Forum held at the ICT Hall in Wajir town. The forum, led by Eldas Member of Parliament (MP) and Budget Committee member Adan Keynan, brought together leaders, civil society organisations, and community members to engage on national […]Wajir · Wajir Read Article

Mental Health Delays Justice in Murder of Wajir Teen Bride in Forced Marriage - Nairobi Wire

The Garissa High Court on Thursday paused proceedings in a murder case involving three men accused of killing a 17-year-old refugee girl in Wajir County, after one of the suspects was found mentally unfit to stand trial. Justice John Onyiego directed that Mussa Sheikh, one of the accused, be admitted to Mathare Mental Hospital for treatment after a medical report revealed his inability to participate in court proceedings. The court will review h…Health · Wajir See the Story

KDF assesses Operation Maliza Ujangili in Wajir

Maj. Gen. Kutto visited the Upper Eastern Sector, where he was briefed on the progress of Operation Ondoa Jangili II and the achievements of the Multi-Agency (MA) team by the Commanding Officer of the 23 Mechanised Infantry Battalion and other Multi-Agency Commanders. - Kenya breaking newsWajir · Wajir Read Article

𝐇𝐮𝐬𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝, t𝐰𝐨 o𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 charged with m𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟕-y𝐞𝐚𝐫-o𝐥𝐝 r𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞 g𝐢𝐫𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐣𝐢𝐫 - KahawaTungu

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) charged three men at the Garissa High Court with the alleged murder of a 17-year-old refugee girl in Wajir County. Principal Prosecution Counsel Benard Owuor informed the court that Mohammed Kassim Tiffow, Mussa Sheikh Ahmed, and Adan Mohamme Ahmed are accused of murdering Gaala Adan on March 22, 2025 [...] The post 𝐇𝐮𝐬𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝, t𝐰𝐨 o𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 charged with m𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟕-y𝐞𝐚𝐫-o𝐥𝐝 r𝐞𝐟�…Wajir · Wajir Read Article

See how officers attached to Quick Response Unit in Wajir are living in deplorable conditions

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - Officers deployed under the Quick Response Unit (QRU) have reached out with an appeal to the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, to urgently address operational failures they say continue to undermine their effectiveness in the northern frontier, particularly in Wajir. According to accounts shared by multiple officers currently based in the region, the unit has remained in place for over six years without essential…Wajir · Wajir Read Article

Bodies of executed men quietly exhumed from Walton Prison - Liverpool Echo

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The Ministry of Justice has confirmed an exhumation took place last week at Walton PrisonWajir · Wajir See the Story

Murder of Wajir teen calls for more focus on plight of refugees

Last month, the media carried the story of 17-year-old Gaala Aden Abdi, a refugee girl abducted and forced to marry a 55-year-old man, before she was murdered, and her body burned. Although police stated they had arrested three people in connection with the Wajir County incident, journalists should explore how life is for various categories of vulnerable refugees within camps. The gruesome murder of Gaala speaks volumes about the safety to child…Refugees · Wajir Read Article

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