Wajir Hosts Historic Madaraka Day Celebrations - June 2026

Wajir County made history by hosting the 2023 Madaraka Day celebrations, marking the first time a national event of this scale was held in Kenya's northern frontier. President William Ruto issued a formal apology to residents of Northern Kenya for the decades of exclusion and marginalization they have experienced under previous administrations. The President also pledged to address the persistent shortage of teachers afflicting Northern Kenya and announced the immediate opening of the new Wajir University of Science and Technology during the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations. Kenyans across the nation united in vibrant celebrations for Madaraka Day, marking the country's self-governance with joy, music, and various activities.