Prior to the Oromo migrations, this region was called Segla or Gasicha, as evidenced by historical texts and the monastery of Abba Giyorgis Ze-Gasicha in Kelala woreda. Prior to 1995, Borena and the neighboring Sayint region were administered together under the Borena & Sayint awrajja.
Before the Oromo migrations, this region was called Segla or Gasicha, as indicated by historical records and the Abba Giyorgis Ze-Gasicha monastery in Kelala woreda. Before 1995, the Borena and neighboring Sayint regions were managed together under a single administrative unit called Borena & Sayint.