Wajir Deputy Governor Ahmed Muhumed Abdi has challenged the Wajir High School Alumni Association to strengthen accountability and resource mobilization to support the school’s growth and future development.
DG Ahmed Muhumed commended the association for institutionalising annual reunions, saying the gatherings have become an important platform for reviewing progress and charting the school’s future.
He praised the reports presented by the alumni leadership and the school administration but stressed the need for regular financial audits, noting that transparency would enhance confidence among donors and well-wishers.
“We need clean audits for purposes of resource mobilization so that we can attract more support for the school,” he said.
The Deputy Governor also urged the association to improve the collection of annual alumni subscriptions, saying the contributions, though modest individually, could generate significant resources if all members fulfilled their obligations.
He encouraged the association to adopt modern payment methods, including standing bank orders and other digital collection systems used by successful alumni associations across the country.
DG Ahmed Muhumed announced that the county government had fulfilled its commitment to drill a borehole at the school.
He said mobilization had already been completed and that the drilling rig is expected to arrive next week, bringing relief to the school through a reliable water supply.
The Deputy Governor said the county government had made progress in issuing title deeds across Wajir Town over the past four years and expressed confidence that the school’s land documentation issues would also be addressed.
He further reminded participants of President William Ruto’s pledge during this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations to establish a university in Wajir County.
Ahmed said the county government was working towards making the project a reality, including facilitating the acquisition of land for the proposed institution.
He noted that Wajir County currently has 91 secondary schools, producing hundreds of graduates every year who require access to higher education.
According to the Deputy Governor, establishing a university in Wajir would reduce the financial burden on families by enabling students to pursue university education closer to home while also expanding access to higher learning in the region.
The AGM brought together alumni, government leaders, education stakeholders, teachers and students to discuss strategies for improving Wajir High School and strengthening the role of former students in supporting education in the county.
