Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has toured Wajir County to review the progress of key development projects ahead of the upcoming Madaraka Day celebrations scheduled for June 1.
On Thursday, April 2, Omollo—who also chairs the Steering Committee on National Celebrations—inspected ongoing works in the county and confirmed that preparations for the national event were steadily progressing.
He reported that the construction of the main Wajir Stadium had reached 28 percent completion, noting that while progress was encouraging, there was a need to speed up the works to meet strict deadlines.
“We are satisfied with the progress made so far, but we must now move with greater speed to ensure that all works are completed within the set timelines. This is a national event, and it must be delivered to the highest standards,” he said.
Omollo emphasized that the government remains committed to delivering a successful celebration through coordinated efforts involving multiple agencies working on the ground.
“We have brought together all relevant agencies under one coordinated framework to ensure seamless delivery. Every aspect of these preparations is being closely monitored to guarantee quality, safety, and timely completion,” he added.
Beyond the stadium, he highlighted other ongoing infrastructure developments in Wajir, including the expansion of Wajir International Airport, road upgrades, improved security arrangements, and the preparation of accommodation facilities for expected guests.
He also reaffirmed the government’s policy of rotating national celebrations across different regions, saying it is intended to promote unity and ensure equitable development across the country.
“Taking national celebrations across the country is a deliberate policy to foster unity and ensure that every region benefits from national development. What we are seeing in Wajir is a clear demonstration of that commitment,” he said.
Omollo expressed confidence that the preparations would be completed on time and urged Kenyans to attend the celebrations in large numbers.
“We are confident that Wajir will be ready. I want to invite all Kenyans to join us here on 1st June as we celebrate Madaraka Day together as one united nation,” he said.
In a separate update, Omollo also reported progress on the upgrading of the 84-kilometre Kenol–Sagana–Marua Road into a dual carriageway under the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA).
He noted that Lot 1 (Kenol–Sagana) is largely complete and open to traffic, while Lot 2 (Sagana–Marua) is ongoing, including works at the Marua Interchange and sections passing through Karatina.
The project includes interchanges at Makutano and Marua, pedestrian footbridges, street lighting, and boda boda facilities aimed at improving road user safety and efficiency.
Omollo added that the project is expected to boost trade, transport, and regional connectivity, reinforcing Kenya’s role as a key transit hub in the East African region.
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