45 boreholes, overseas jobs: Wajir North MP aspirant Abdullahi Sajo outlines plan ahead of 2027

Aspiring Member of Parliament from Wajir North, Abdullahi Sajo, has unveiled a multi-faceted plan to tackle various challenges facing his constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sajo, who is affiliated with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, made his pledge after being endorsed by the Gareen community in preparation for the upcoming election.

Addressing water shortages, Sajo committed to drilling 45 boreholes over a five-year period, partnering with development organizations, NGOs, and the national government. This goal would entail establishing nine boreholes annually in each of the three sub-counties within Wajir North. He acknowledged that the success of this initiative would depend on available resources, feasibility, and successful collaborations.

In addition, Sajo aimed to tackle unemployment by leveraging his professional and international networks to identify job opportunities for young people in Gulf countries and Europe. He emphasized the importance of working with legitimate employers and recruitment agencies to facilitate this endeavor.

Education was another key focus for Sajo, who promised to advocate for improved learning facilities, better-equipped schools, and support for vulnerable students. He also planned to push for better-trained teachers and healthcare facilities to address teacher shortages and enhance maternal and child healthcare services.

To empower women economically, Sajo pledged to encourage the formation of registered groups and savings associations. This would facilitate better access to business support, markets, training, and affordable financing through partnerships with government programs and development organizations.

Infrastructure and security were also highlighted as critical areas of focus. Sajo aimed to improve road connectivity between villages and markets, enhance access to electricity and communication networks, and increase coordination with relevant authorities to address insecurity effectively. Moreover, he called for greater accountability in development projects, advocating for regular community consultations and transparent reporting on resource allocation and implementation progress.