The people of Wajir are mainly Somalis, with Degodia being the majority of the population. Christianity and Islam are the two main religions, including Hinduism. Lots of Islamic traditions are reflected and observed in the way things are done in Wajir.
There are among nine communities that occupy this part of Kenya:. These tribes are called the Borana, Rendile, Turkana, Elmolo, Pokot, Samburu, Somali, Dasanach and Gabbra. They live a nomadic way of life in a semi-arid environment which supports camel, cattle, sheep, goats and donkeys.The Elmolo are fishermen while the Dasanach practice agro-pastrolism.