As Wajir hosts Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time in the North Eastern region, reflections on historical marginalisation and the 1984 Wagalla Massacre highlight the region’s complex past.

The decision to host 2026 Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir is symbolic, strategic and transformational.

Wajir County is in its final stages of preparation to host the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations, marking a historic first for Kenya’s North Eastern region.