The Side of Wajir You Don't See

The thought of northern Kenya conjured up images of terrifying hunger, emaciated cows, fractious communities and scorched land. But this was not the case when we landed at Wajir International Airport, writes William Ruthi for The Daily Nation.

  • Kenya:   The Side of Wajir You Don't See

    Nation, 4 July 2018

    The airport was the first surprise. When we boarded the small aircraft at Wilson Airport for Wajir in northern Kenya, the image I had of my destination was probably hardly any… Read more »

Orahey field outside Wajir Town is a hub of activity.

Wajir international airport.

Pupils inside a classroom at Tula Tula centre, Wajir.

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