Report: Wajir Was the Safest County in Kenya in 2024
A new official security report has revealed that Wajir County was the safest region in Kenya throughout the year 2024, recording the lowest crime index in the country. The report, which analyzed data on violent and petty crimes across all 47 counties, credited this achievement to a highly successful partnership between security agencies and the local community. This collaboration proved decisive in suppressing criminal activity and maintaining remarkable social order.
The success in Wajir is largely attributed to the relentless efforts of peace committees, elders, and religious leaders who worked hand-in-hand with the National Police Service. These groups facilitated dialogue, resolved inter-clan disputes amicably, and promoted a culture of lawfulness. The community’s willingness to share intelligence and reject criminal elements created an environment where lawbreakers found it nearly impossible to operate.
Security chiefs in the North Eastern region have hailed the report as a testament to what can be achieved through a collaborative, non-kinetic approach to security. The County Commissioner stated that the focus will now shift to sustaining this peace by continuing to empower community-led initiatives and integrating them into the broader security architecture. Wajir’s model is now being studied as a potential blueprint for other counties grappling with insecurity.