By Ahmed Salat Ali Aaran Tv Ke WAJIR — Hundreds of survivors and relatives of victims of the 1984 Wagalla massacre marched through Wajir town on Friday to mark the 42nd anniversary of one of Kenya’s darkest chapters, renewing demands for justice, compensation and full implementation of past reform recommendations. Carrying placards reading “We Want Justice,” “Justice Delayed is Justice Denied,” and “Compensate Victims Now,” the demonstrators walked solemnly through the town centre before converging at Orahey grounds for prayers and speeches. The commemoration brought together survivors, local leaders, activists and professionals, among them Professor Mohamed Yussuf Elmi — former Wajir West parliamentary contender, UDA deputy governor slot candidate and pioneer of Nuria College — who joined residents in honouring the victims and calling for renewed political goodwill to address the long-standing grievances. Painful Memories Resurface Speakers at the ceremony recounted t...
By Ahmed Salat Ali AARAN TV KE President William Samoei Ruto has outlined an ambitious development agenda for Wajir County, marking the conclusion of the national roll-out of the NYOTA Programme’s Business Start-Up Capital component with a KSh63 million disbursement to 2,520 beneficiaries in the county. The President said the first phase of the programme has so far benefited 121,800 young entrepreneurs across the country, with a total of KSh2.5 billion disbursed to support business start-ups and expansion. “In the coming weeks, each beneficiary will receive an additional KSh25,000, bringing the total allocation to KSh50,000 for every young entrepreneur under the programme,” President Ruto said. Beyond the financial grants, the Head of State noted that beneficiaries will undergo structured mentorship for six months and will subsequently be linked to affordable credit facilities to ensure sustainability and long-term growth of their enterprises. “This is not just about giving ...