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The ceremony was attended by:
Garissa County Senator, Abdul Yusuf Hajji
Local political leaders
Elders and community representatives
Teachers, students, and civil society members
Yusuf Hajji High School stands as one of the largest modern educational facilities in the region and is designed to expand access to quality education in North Eastern Kenya. The school is equipped with:
Fully furnished classrooms
Modern science and computer laboratories
Student dormitories
A sports field
A library and ICT center
President Ruto emphasized that the Kenyan government is committed to strengthening education infrastructure across historically marginalized regions, especially Garissa and the wider North Eastern region, stating:
"Our investment in schools here is an investment in the future leadership, peace, and economic transformation of Kenya.”
The late Yusuf Hajji is widely celebrated not only as a national security leader but as a bridge-builder who ensured Somali citizens in Kenya were treated with equality, respect, and full economic participation.
During difficult decades marked by discrimination and political pressure against communities in Northern Kenya, Yusuf Hajji played a critical role in ensuring:
Freedom of movement for Somali traders
Equal business opportunities
Integration of the Somali community into government institutions
Peace and dialogue during inter-communal tensions
By naming the new high school after him, the Kenyan government acknowledges a man whose leadership strengthened trust between the government and the Somali community.
Speaking at the ceremony, Senator Abdul Yusuf Hajji, son of the late Yusuf Hajji, praised the government’s recognition of his father’s lifetime of service and expressed hope that the school will inspire future generations:
"This institution will carry forward the values my father stood for — unity, education, peace, and opportunity for all.”
The opening of Yusuf Hajji High School is viewed as:
An expansion of access to education in Garissa
A symbol of coexistence and national inclusion
A reminder of the historical contribution of Somali leaders in Kenya
Community representatives at the event said the school is expected to become a hub for academic excellence and leadership development, serving both Kenyan and Somali students.
The inauguration of Yusuf Hajji High School marks a significant advancement in education and community development in North Eastern Kenya while paying tribute to a national hero whose leadership protected the rights and dignity of the Somali population.
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