Govt shows progress on Wajir State Lodge construction ahead of Madaraka Day
By Cynthia Lodite, May 24, 2026The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has issued an update on the construction of the Wajir State Lodge as preparations intensify for Madaraka Day celebrations next month.
In a statement on Sunday, May 24, 2026, the ministry highlighted the significance of the construction of the building in line with the national celebrations.
According to the ministry, construction of the Wajir State Lodge, as part of the Madaraka Day 2026 National Celebrations, recognises the region’s historical significance and the long-standing presidential engagements with the North Eastern region.
“The construction of the Wajir State Lodge, as part of the Madaraka Day 2026 National Celebrations, recognises the region’s historical significance and the long-standing presidential engagements with the North Eastern region,” the Ministry stated.
Projects underway
The developments come as Wajir prepares to host Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time, triggering a fast-tracked upgrade of urban infrastructure and public amenities.
The lodge forms part of broader infrastructure upgrades in Wajir County, including a new 10,000-seater stadium that will host the main Madaraka Day events. Preparations for the celebrations are reported to be at 84 per cent completion, with key works expected to finish by late May 2026.
The works, being implemented by the Kenya Urban Roads Authority, include upgrading selected roads to bitumen standards, rehabilitating deteriorated sections, and improving drainage systems across the town.
Kura’s Northeastern regional engineer Pious Ndege said the ongoing projects are designed to improve existing road networks and expand new ones.
He said the upgrades have been divided into three main segments measuring 3.2km, 4km and 1.8km respectively.
Rehabilitation is also ongoing along the Wajir Airport–town stadium corridor, covering about 8.8km of tarmac road, while drainage works are being extended from Wajir town to the county assembly area and towards the stadium.
Major developments in the county include the construction of Wajir International Stadium, the expansion of Wajir International Airport, the upgrading of municipal roads and the installation of street lighting.
Wajir County, has been accorded the singular honour of hosting the National Madaraka Day Celebrations on June 1, 2026.