By Mr. Adan Kasim Farah
Chief Principal, Wajir High School.
As we usher in the year 2026, we do so with profound gratitude to Allah (SWT), by whose mercy we have been granted life, resilience, and renewed opportunity. A new year is not merely a change of date; it is a moment for reflection, recommitment, and collective hope.
The year 2025 tested our nation and communities in many ways. Kenya, like much of the world, navigated political transitions, economic pressures, environmental challenges, and social uncertainties. These moments stretched our patience, unity, and faith. Yet, through every trial, Allah (SWT) guided and protected us, enabling us to persevere with dignity, courage, and hope. For this, we give thanks sincerely and wholeheartedly.
On behalf of the Wajir High School Board of Management and the Wajir High School Alumni, I extend our warm goodwill and best wishes to all Kenyans as we begin this new chapter. May 2026 be a year marked by peace, stability, renewed purpose, and meaningful achievement for our nation, our county, our institutions, and our families. May Allah bless our collective efforts, unite our hearts, and open doors of opportunity for our youth and generations to come.
As a nation, we must continue to champion peace, dialogue, development, and good governance. We acknowledge the commitment of H.E. President William Samoei Ruto and his government, particularly the goodwill and growing attention extended to pastoralist and historically marginalized communities. It remains our shared responsibility to safeguard stability, support constructive leadership, and work together toward inclusive development that leaves no Kenyan behind.
Looking ahead, 2026 should be a year in which hope is renewed, trust is strengthened, and progress is realized. May Allah (SWT) grant us wisdom in leadership, sincerity in service, and success in all endeavors that advance the well-being of our people and our nation.
As Kenya gradually approaches the 2027 General Election, it is my earnest prayer that we experience a peaceful, free, fair, and credible electoral process, firmly anchored in our Constitution and guided by international democratic standards. I urge Kenyans to embrace servant leadership—leaders who prioritize the interests of the electorate over personal enrichment and view public office as a sacred trust.
In the North Eastern region, democratic engagement has traditionally been shaped by negotiated consensus. However, times are changing. Today, citizens increasingly value competence, integrity, and the ability to deliver service. This evolution reflects a maturing democracy where leadership is earned through merit and accountability.
Finally, as schools reopen in the first week of January 2026, I appeal to parents and guardians to uphold their parental responsibility by ensuring that all learners report back to school on time. Education remains the strongest foundation for sustainable development, and uninterrupted learning is essential to securing a brighter future for our children and our nation.
May Allah (SWT) bless Kenya.
May He bless our institutions. And may 2026 be a year of unity, progress, and shared prosperity.
