The Wajir County Government convened a multi-stakeholder forum on Thursday to validate draft regulations aimed at operationalizing its peacebuilding and conflict management law.
The workshop, organized through the county’s Directorate of Peace and Cohesion with support from World Vision Rapid+, brought together members of the Wajir Peace Actors Forum (WPAF), including representatives from national and county governments, civil society organisations, the private sector and the media.
Speaking during the forum in Wajir, County Executive Committee Member in charge of the Governor’s Office, Special Programmes, Public Service and County Administration, Khalif Ali, said the proposed Wajir County Peacebuilding and Conflict Management Regulations 2026 would provide the framework required to implement the law passed by the county assembly in 2024.
“You will recall that the Act established peace structures from the regional level down to constituency and community peace committees,” said Ali.
“However, a law without detailed rules is like a vehicle without a steering wheel. It exists, but it cannot move in the right direction,” he added.
Ali noted that the regulations would define the composition of peace committees, outline early warning and response systems, and provide guidelines on appointment and removal of members, as well as reporting procedures and coordination mechanisms.
He urged stakeholders to contribute to refining the draft, saying their input would ensure the regulations are practical and reflective of local realities.
“This is a co-creation of the rules that will govern our peace work for years to come. These regulations will only be effective if they reflect your wisdom, your concerns and your lived experience,” he said.
Wajir County Director of Peacebuilding and Community Cohesion, Adan Abdi Ahmed, said the forum aimed to strengthen coordination and institutionalize peacebuilding efforts.
“The purpose of this gathering is to discuss regulations that will operationalize the Act, create clear roles and establish strong coordination platforms with a focus on conflict prevention,” said Ahmed, adding,“Peace is a shared responsibility.”
Officials said the proposed regulations are expected to enhance early warning systems, improve coordination among stakeholders and support sustainable peace initiatives across the county.
By Hamdi Buthul
