•CEC Adan Dakane Supervises Allocation and Commissioning, Urges Compliance and Cooperation from Traders Ashabito, Mandera County| The Mandera County Government has taken a significant step toward revitalizing local trade and boosting its own-source revenue collection by commissioning 24 newly constructed market stalls in Ashabito town. The allocation and official commissioning of the stalls was presided […]
Five Kenyan village chiefs who were abducted two months ago by suspected Al-Shabaab militants near the Kenya-Somalia border have been safely released, the government has confirmed. Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, announced the development on Sunday during a media briefing at the Coast Regional Commissioner’s Office, expressing relief at the […]
Mandera, Kenya| In a significant leadership transition, the Mandera County Public Service Board (MCPSB) on Monday witnessed the formal handover of responsibilities following the conclusion of the tenure of its Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The ceremony, held on April 1st, 2025, at the board’s offices, marked the official end of term for two […]
•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 […]
Mandera East security forces have successfully apprehended two suspected Al-Shabaab operatives believed to have been planning the abduction of foreign nationals working on a sewer line construction project in Mandera township. The swift operation, led by anti-terrorism police and based on actionable intelligence, resulted in the arrest of the prime suspect, Isaac Abdi Mohamed, also […]
Mandera, Kenya| In a significant step towards improving early childhood education and addressing malnutrition, Mandera Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif officially launched the Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) Feeding Programme for the 2024/2025 financial year on Monday, January 20, 2025. The initiative is set to benefit 35,238 young learners across 355 ECDE centres in the county. […]
Abdirahim Sheikh Adan, affectionately known by his stage name DJ Baha, is more than just a DJ — he is a cultural icon, a trailblazing entertainer, and a household name in Isiolo County and the larger northern Kenya region. With a career that spans radio, live event hosting, and social media content creation, DJ Baha […]
