Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi has responded to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's remarks on neglected regions, asserting that Northern Kenya's underdevelopment stems from historical and systemic issues, not current neglect. He emphasized that infrastructure development should respect local conditions and unique cultural practices.

• Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi stated, "We don’t need to pave our schools, our sand is fine," in response to suggestions for extensive school development.
• He attributes Northern Kenya's underdevelopment to decades of marginalization and limited access to basic services.
• The governor advocated for an inclusive approach to regional development that addresses historical inequalities and leverages local resources, stressing that "development is not just about concrete and roads."