The race for the Garissa Governor’s seat has ignited with ferocity as Abakaile Ward Representative Hajir Mohamed unveils a transformative manifesto that promises to rewrite the county’s destiny.

In a packed hall attended by the Auwliyahan Professionals Council, Hajir, a former County Executive, laid out his blueprint for 2027 under the banner of the TALASAME Alliance. Titled "Service Delivery for Every Home," the manifesto is not just a list of promises; it is a direct challenge to the status quo of underdevelopment and marginalization. "Leadership is an amanah (trust)," Hajir declared, positioning himself as the servant-leader prepared to rescue Garissa from years of stagnation.

The TALASAME Promise

At the heart of Hajir’s agenda is a revolutionary pledge: a Ksh 30 million Ward Development Fund for every single ward. This decentralized approach aims to take resources directly to the grassroots, bypassing the bureaucratic bottlenecks that have historically choked development in the North Eastern region. He argues that the people on the ground know their problems best—whether it is water scarcity or lack of ECD centers—and they should hold the purse strings.

The manifesto is laser-focused on the realities of the arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL). Recognizing that 90% of Garissa’s households depend on livestock, Hajir has committed to modernizing the sector through strengthened veterinary services, improved rangeland management, and the construction of state-of-the-art livestock markets. "We cannot govern Garissa with Nairobi policies," he asserted. "We need solutions that smell like the soil of this county."

• Ward Fund: A non-negotiable Ksh 30 million allocation per ward to finance community-identified projects like water pans and access roads.
• Meritocracy: A vow to appoint County Executive Committee (CEC) members based strictly on professional competence, ending the culture of clan-based patronage.
• Livestock Lifeline: Establishing training centers in every sub-county to transition pastoralists from subsistence herding to commercial livestock production.

A New Political Order

Hajir’s entry into the gubernatorial race disrupts the traditional clan arithmetic. By presenting a policy-heavy document to the professional class, he is signaling a shift from "negotiated democracy" to "issue-based politics." The TALASAME Alliance is positioning itself as the official opposition voice, ready to hold the current administration accountable while preparing to take the reins.

As the political temperatures rise in Garissa, Hajir Mohamed has thrown the gauntlet. His manifesto is a bold declaration that the people of Garissa deserve more than just survival—they deserve to thrive. The 2027 contest is no longer just about names; it is about ideas.