Wajir North MP Ibrahim Saney has once again criticized the Kenya Kwanza administration, claiming the Northeast remains neglected and that residents have little to celebrate.
He voiced his concerns on Monday during the fourth edition of the Wajir County Qur’an Competition and Prize-Giving Ceremony in Wajir town.
Saney, serving his second term, accused the government of minimal effort to uplift key sectors, including livestock, water, and roads, which he described as the lifeline of the largely pastoralist region.
He lamented the ongoing drought and questioned the reliance on relief food, asking, “Shall we always live in indignation, taking relief food—yellow maize or rice whose quality we do not even know?”
The legislator also addressed the government’s Affordable Housing Programme, noting that for pastoralists, housing is secondary to food, water, and healthcare.
“For us pastoralists, our cows are our savings accounts and our camels are our fixed deposit accounts. Livestock is our wealth,” he emphasized.
Saney further criticized the unequal support for farmers, highlighting subsidies for coffee and miraa growers while the livestock sector remains uncushioned.
“Sixty-three years of independence — what do we have to celebrate?” he asked. He clarified that his remarks are not hostility toward the President, saying he still trusts and supports President William Ruto, but demanded tangible action before the next general election.
Adan Daud, another regional leader, echoed Saney’s sentiments, pointing out ongoing challenges in Wajir East, including frequent power blackouts, water shortages, and poor infrastructure.
He stressed that the region’s future support will depend on accountability and delivery of promised projects.
INSTANT ANALYSIS: Growing discontent among Northeastern leaders signals rising political pressure on the Kenya Kwanza administration, highlighting the urgent need for targeted development interventions and inclusion in long-neglected regions.
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