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Governor of Wajir County
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FCPA Ahmed Abdullahi is the Governor of Wajir County, currently serving his second non-consecutive term. He was the county's first governor from 2013 to 2017. With a strong background in finance and auditing, he is a Fellowship Certified Public Accountant (FCPA). He is also the Vice-Chairperson of the Council of Governors.
News articles featuring Ahmed Abdullahi

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi fiercely defends devolution in Northern Kenya, arguing that the region has achieved miraculous development despite harsh conditions and political criticism.

A Council of Governors report reveals that glitches in the IFMIS e-procurement system have paralyzed operations in 35 counties, stalling projects and leaving contractors unpaid.

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi is assaulted by an armed Turkish national in Kilifi, triggering a police probe and outrage from the Council of Governors.

The Treasury proposes Sh420 billion for counties in 2026/27, with Nairobi getting the lion’s share of Sh21.1 billion, sparking fresh demands from Governors for more funds.

The Controller of Budget raises the alarm over KES 8 billion in illegal commercial loans taken by counties to pay salaries, warning that high interest rates are crushing development.
**A landmark government digital procurement system, intended to curb corruption, has instead paralyzed services and frozen development projects in numerous counties, a new Parliamentary Budget Office report reveals.**

In a tense State House summit, county bosses secure a definitive timeline to take control of lingering national functions and a KES 208 billion health war chest.

Over two million Kenyans in arid lands face acute hunger as meteorologists predict the severe drought will intensify into early 2026, crippling livelihoods and straining national resources.

Industry leaders warn erratic fiscal policies and over Sh150 billion in unpaid tax refunds are crippling Kenya's primary economic sector, threatening investment, jobs, and regional market share.

Kenya's ambitious Affordable Housing Programme hinges on county government cooperation for land and planning, but navigating constitutional mandates and local consent remains a critical challenge for its success.
A standoff over billions in delayed disbursements is pushing Kenya’s 47 counties toward a shutdown of essential services, a move the Council of Governors warns is imminent without immediate action from the National Treasury.
The mandatory switch to the electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system, intended to boost transparency and curb corruption, has encountered significant operational challenges and resistance, stalling projects and payments across Kenya.