Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi assents to the Wajir County Appropriation Bill, 2025.
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi has assented to the Wajir County Appropriation Bill, 2025, marking the conclusion of a budget-making process that faced delays and legal hurdles.
The move came just a day after the county assembly adopted the finance, budget and appropriations committee report.
The signing ceremony, held at the governor’s office, was witnessed by speaker, Abdille Mohamed, chairperson of the Budget Committee Nimo Saney, committee members and MCAs.
“This step ensures the timely implementation of the 2025 budget, laying a foundation for improved service delivery and sustainable development across Wajir county,” the governor said.
The 2025-26 budget, which stands at Sh13.9 billion, was subjected to public participation through grassroots forums at sub-county levels.
While presenting the committee’s report, Saney praised residents for their robust involvement, noting that their views significantly informed the final allocations.
“The Committee is also grateful to the residents of Wajir County for honoring the invitation to participate in the budget hearings and for expressing their views and priorities”
During public engagements, residents raised pressing concerns.
They urged the County Government to settle outstanding debts owed to contractors, suppliers, and service providers before launching new development projects.
Following the public outcry, the administration allocated Sh320 million for clearing pending bills.
There were also calls for more investment in youth empowerment through skills development, entrepreneurship, ICT hubs, and greater inclusion in procurement opportunities.
The pastoral economy stakeholders pressed for the construction of modern slaughterhouses and meat processing facilities to expand market access while Urban and peri-urban communities demanded designated dumping sites and improved solid waste management, while others raised alarms over the spread of the invasive Mathenge tree, calling for its eradication and replacement with more productive indigenous species.
