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By Abdullahi Jamaa A class of widely prescribed blood pressure medicines was associated with a 33% higher risk of kidney problems in people with type 2 diabetes, a new study published by Science Daily has found. The findings, presented at the 63rd Congress of the European Renal Association, suggest that dihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers (DCCBs) may... The post Common Blood Pressure Drugs…
By Abdullahi Jamaa Wajir is strategically positioned to serve as the headquarters of the Northeastern region. Its geographical location makes it more accessible to the two counties of Garissa and Mandera and offers an opportunity to build a more integrated regional economy and improve access to government services. Moving the regional headquarters from Garissa to... The post It’s Time to Move the…
By Staff Writer The national government has issued a strong wind alert covering August 18-24, warning residents in parts of northern, eastern and coastal Kenya to take precautions as southerly to southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots are expected. The alert includes Wajir and other counties in northeastern Kenya, where the strong winds could disrupt movement... The post Met Department Issues…
By Abdullahi Jamaa Religious leaders in Wajir have urged current and aspiring politicians in Kenya’s northeastern counties to avoid divisive rhetoric, hate speech and conduct they say could undermine peace and social cohesion as the country approaches an election season. The scholars, led by Northeastern Regional Coordinator of the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM)... The post Wajir…
By Hassan Abdi Omar Sometimes, the most powerful ideas begin with a simple question: What can we do about the problem we see around us? For Hafsa Ibrahim Adan and Asha Harun Yarow, two Form 3 students from Senior Chief Adano in Wajir County, that question led somewhere remarkable. Living in a region scarred by... The post Kenya’s Next Innovators Are Not All in Nairobi appeared first on Wajir Today…
By Abdullahi Jamaa NAIROBI, Kenya — Two students from Senior Chief Adano Girls Day Secondary School in Wajir County have won the top prize at the ninth Young Scientists Kenya National Science and Technology Exhibition with an artificial intelligence system designed to predict drought risks in climate-vulnerable communities. Hafsa Ibrahim Adan and Asha Harun Yarow... The post Wajir Students Win Top…
By Abdullahi Jamaa Barwaqo is no longer a sleepy neighbourhood. Today, one of the oldest settlements in Wajir town comes alive after sunset with a bustling nightlife. The transformation is a far cry from what Barwaqo used to be, when darkness, dusty roads and poor infrastructure defined daily life. A snaking line of solar street... The post How National Govt’ and Donor-Funded Infrastructure…
By Abdullahi Jamaa A week-long digital literacy bootcamp has concluded at Wajir Girls Secondary School after training 800 learners and young people on digital skills, artificial intelligence, online safety and technology-based entrepreneurship. The programme, implemented by the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Teachers Service Commission…
By Staff Writer WAJIR, Kenya, Aug. 2 – The Fai Sultanate on Saturday presented Wajir gubernatorial aspirant Dr. Hassan Mohamed Fuje to elders from the Ogaden and Degodia communities in a bid to secure their endorsement ahead of 2027 General Election. The engagements, led by Sultan Najib Fai and attended by Fai elders, brought together elders... The post Fai Sultanate Seeks Ogaden, Degodia Support…
By Staff Writer GARISSA, Kenya, July 29 – Garissa County is seeking to position itself as a leading destination for national conferences and investment after hosting the 4th Devolution Sensitization Week, Governor Nathif Jama said on Tuesday, describing the event as a boost to the local economy and a sign of growing confidence in the... The post Garissa Eyes Bigger National Events After Hosting…
