In a significant step toward addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Mandera County, the Mandera Gender Technical Working Group convened a pivotal meeting to strengthen coordination and lay the groundwork for comprehensive anti-GBV initiatives. The session, chaired by the County Chief Officer for Women Empowerment and supported by the Centre for Rights, Education and Awareness (CREAW) […]
Mandera, Kenya| In a concerted effort to address escalating tensions and promote reconciliation, religious leaders, clan elders, and representatives from both the National and County Governments of Mandera have gathered for a pivotal four-day dialogue between the Garre and Degodia communities. The high-level forum, convened in response to recent deadly clashes in Banisa Sub-county, aims […]
Mandera, Kenya| Mandera County marked Kenya’s 62nd Madaraka Day with a vibrant celebration led by Deputy Governor Dr. Ali Maalim Mohamud, E.B.S., who delivered an inspiring speech highlighting the county’s strides in water management, agriculture, healthcare, education, and peace-building. The event, held under the national theme “Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs,” underscored Mandera’s contributions to […]
•Governor Khalif Has Vowed to Pursue Justice and Support for Victims Mandera County Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif has strongly condemned a brutal attack that occurred on May 8 in Malka Mari Ward, Mandera County, which resulted in the tragic loss of six innocent lives and left several others injured. In an official statement released shortly […]
Mandera, Kenya| A suspected terrorist attack believed to be carried out by al-Shabaab militants has left five quarry workers dead and two others seriously injured in Bur Abor village, Mandera East, early Monday morning. The 7:00 AM ambush has once again cast a harsh spotlight on the fragile security situation in northeastern Kenya. According to […]
Mandera County Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif on April 17 reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to revitalizing healthcare services during a high-level visit to the Mandera County Teaching and Referral Hospital. The visit featured a strategic engagement with the hospital’s leadership team, focusing on strengthening healthcare service delivery and accelerating infrastructure development across the county. In a […]
•Militant Attack Sparks Outrage Over Security Lapses in Northern Kenya Mandera County is once again reeling from a deadly Al-Shabaab attack following the execution of a National Police Reservists (NPR) commander at his home on Monday, March 24, 2025. The killing has ignited renewed criticism of security agencies, with Mandera Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif blaming […]
Mandera County, located in Kenya’s arid northern region, has long struggled with harsh climatic conditions that pose significant challenges to both human populations and livestock. Frequent droughts, coupled with water shortages and pasture depletion, have exacerbated food insecurity, threatening the livelihoods of pastoralist communities. However, in response to these growing challenges, residents are embracing fodder […]
The ongoing efforts by the government and local leaders to address the acute teacher shortage in Kenya’s north-eastern region are finally yielding results. A significant increase in student enrollment at Teachers’ Training Colleges (TTCs) signals a promising future for education in Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera counties, which have long struggled with staffing shortages in schools […]
Mandera, Kenya| As the drought situation in Mandera County worsens, with temperatures soaring to 38 degrees Celsius, the county government has launched an ambitious drought mitigation initiative to address the critical water shortage affecting both residents and livestock. In response to the escalating crisis, the government has prioritized the drilling of boreholes in the most […]
