By Mohamed Siyad - Reporter
15 January 2026 - Residents of Siriba Town in Wajir South have received a significant boost after the Kenya Red Cross Society, in partnership with the County Government of Wajir, commissioned the drilling of a borehole in the area.
Wajir County Deputy Governor Ahmed Muhumed Abdi, who has been tasked with overseeing the full implementation of the project, said it will serve residents well in response to the prevailing water shortage.
During an official visit to assess the situation on the ground, Mr Abdi inspected the borehole drilling site and engaged with technical teams to review the project’s progress.
Speaking to the press on Wednesday, the Deputy Governor reaffirmed the County Government’s commitment to implementing sustainable interventions aimed at improving water access for the affected communities.
Madaxlibah, Abore, Sala, Siriba, Shidley, and Athay-Dher are among the towns where the Deputy Governor has personally visited to supervise ongoing drought-mitigation efforts.
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This initiative reflects the leadership’s strong commitment to alleviating the effects of drought, enhancing water security, and delivering timely and impactful services to the affected areas.
“The North Eastern region is experiencing severe drought that has devastated many areas, with people even at risk of dying from thirst and hunger,” Mr Abdi said.
He said people living in the North Eastern region—mainly the counties of Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera—are mostly pastoralists whose livelihoods depend 80% on their livestock, which are now severely affected by the drought.
