Waiye Explained

Official Name:Waiye
Settlement Type:Town
Coordinates:10.0112°N 49.0457°W
Pushpin Map:Somalia
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Somalia
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Somalia
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Waiye
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Ishaq Ahmed Hassan
Unit Pref:Metric
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:+3

Waiye (Somali: Waaciye) is a district in the Bari province of the autonomous Puntland region in northeastern Somalia.[1] Waiye was proposed to become a district by the Somali government in 1990, the town did not go through the entire process, as a result its designation as district remained pending. Following the establishment of Puntland government the town gained district status.[2] [3] [4]

Overview

Waiye is situated in the Waiye District of the Bari province. Waiye has a number of academic institutions.[5] In the Waiye District, there are ten primary schools, according to the Puntland Ministry of Education. Faruuq, Jurile, Khalid Binuwalid, and Waiye Primary are a few of these.[6] Secondary schools in the area include Waiye Secondary.[7]

TVET Center

Technical and vocational education and training (Tvet) programme was implemented in Waiye, the programme was funded by the european union with Germany government contributed most of fund through its Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development - BMZ, and implemented by GIZ. The center which composes four different faculties is intended to grow the capacity and skills of Somalia workforce and produce professionals equipped with necessary modern skills.[8]

Demographics

The broader Waiye district has roughly population of 23, 241 residents.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Morooka . Iman . Rural water system helps alleviate impact of drought in Somalia- Waiye borehole is now operational . September 15, 2019 . April 28, 2011.
  2. News: Somalia: Welcoming Rallies for Puntland Leader in Waiye District, It is inhabited by different communities such as Dishishe (Reer Sakaiye) and Majerteen (Ali Jibrahil and Osman Mahmoud).. November 28, 2012.
  3. Web site: Rehabilitation of Waiye borehole which entails: Delivery, installation and commissioning of a complete solar system with solar PV power structure (coupled with diesel power generation), construction 3 No. water kiosks, 2 No. animal troughs, pump system installation and 65KVA duo genset in Waiye district in Garowe Puntland. . Hiiraan . February 2, 2023.
  4. News: Madaxweyne Deni iyo waftigiisii oo si weyn loogu soo dhaweeyay Degmada Waaciye . February 12, 2020.
  5. News: Wasiirka Waxbarashada oo kormeer ku maraya gobolada Puntland . November 29, 2016.
  6. Web site: Puntland - Primary schools. Ministry of Education of Puntland. 26 May 2013.
  7. Web site: Puntland - Secondary schools. Ministry of Education of Puntland. 26 May 2013.
  8. Web site: Rehabilitation of technical and vocational education and training in Somalia . GIZ . 13 July 2024.