Mandera County Stories

Mandera County Commissioner assures residents of security ahead of Banisa by-election
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 26, 2025

Mandera County Commissioner said security apparatus have been mobilized and further expressed gratitude that no incidents have been recorded throughou...

City Hall moves to recognise urban farmers in policy review
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

Urban farming trends such as balcony and kitchen gardens have grown rapidly, particularly after the Covid-19 pandemic, as families sought alternative...

Review meeting highlights barriers to immunisation, maternal health in Turkana
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 26, 2025

UNICEF Nutrition Officer Benson Musau said quarterly review meetings were improving resilience and accountability, but urged stronger adherence to rep...

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo impeached
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

Assembly members who supported the motion argued that the governor’s actions undermined the integrity of county offices.

How Riruta’s upgrade to Level IV hospital is transforming healthcare across Dagoreti
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

The upgrade marks a turning point for a centre that has remained one of the busiest public health facilities in the city, serving close to 750 patient...

Why City Hall moved hospital accounts to Sidian Bank- Sakaja
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

The decision has faced scrutiny from some political leaders who raised concerns about transparency. However, the county has directed all Level 4 and 5...

Postmortem confirms Makueni CEC Sonia Nzilani died of cardiac tamponade
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

Family doctor Ancient Kituku, who was present during the examination, explained that Nzilani’s heart “burst and leaked a lot of blood”, creating press...

We inherited Sh118 billion in pending bills, Nairobi Governor Sakaja tells Senate
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 24, 2025

Governor Sakaja tells Senate how Nairobi is tackling massive inherited debt while hitting record revenue and fast-tracking development projects across...

Mandera Governor Khalif commissions upgraded Kutulo Hospital, boosting local healthcare
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 24, 2025

Governor Khalif said the county had made what he described as “tremendous milestones” in efforts to enhance access to healthcare for residents living...

Isiolo courts investors as county pushes public–private partnerships in economic transformation drive
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 23, 2025

KNCCI CEO K.K. Mutai praised Isiolo for its bold investments, saying the modern abattoir alone could reposition the county as a regional trade hub.

Sakaja’s loan request for salaries draws ire from Nairobi MCAs for lack of details
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

The call for scrutiny comes after City Hall moved its primary accounts to Sidian Bank, a shift that raised questions from MCAs and finance officers ov...

Eastleigh MCA blames county officials for destruction of newly built Captain Mungai Street
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 22, 2025

A borehole drilling company operating in one of the buildings along the street had released sludge and dirty water onto the road, making movement diff...

Top 10 counties account for 68 per cent of Kenya’s legal cases, says report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

In contrast, remote counties such as Samburu, Wajir, Mandera, Lamu, West Pokot, Marsabit, and Tana River each recorded fewer than 2,000 filings, refle...

Motion filed seeking probe into irregular land allocation in Nairobi County
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

The Assembly is expected to consider the proposal in its upcoming sessions, as the debate over the fate of Nairobi’s remaining public spaces gains ren...

Senate summons Isiolo, Kericho governors for skipping audit hearings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

The two were expected to answer questions regarding the 2023-24 financial reports, but both requested last-minute postponements that senators describe...

President Ruto enacts Capital Markets, County Funding and State Enterprises laws
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

The measures reflect the administration’s effort to boost investment, improve public resource management, and support county governments with addition...

Garissa Referral Hospital stages surprise mass-casualty drill to gauge disaster preparedness
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 21, 2025

Kenya Red Cross Garissa branch coordinator, Daud Ahmed, said the simulation successfully activated multiple emergency components.

Nairobi County proposes new rules to strengthen school feeding programme oversight
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

The reforms come amid rising concerns over Dishi na County, Governor Johnson Sakaja’s flagship programme, which has faced scrutiny after an audit reve...

Tana River County champions people-centred climate solutions at COP30
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 20, 2025

Governor Godhana leads high-level COP30 engagements to attract climate finance, strengthen global partnerships, and accelerate Tana River’s shift to r...

Court nullifies Isiolo County’s Sh7.3 billion budget over illegal process, lack of public participation
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 19, 2025

The judge ruled the county's executive and assembly hurriedly and unlawfully pushed through the Sh7.35 billion budget without adhering to mandatory pr...

Governor Sakaja moves Geoffrey Mosiria from Environment to Customer Service docket
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

The changes, which take effect immediately, see officers shifted to new roles as the county seeks to strengthen management in key sectors.

Samburu community to regain control of ancestral land after 35-year dispute
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

Several attempts to resolve the issue through official channels failed, leaving local families without formal recognition of their ancestral holdings.

Judge suspends key Marsabit Assembly committees over alleged illegal formation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

Justice Francis Rayola made the ruling after Nominated MCA Adhi Bino, who also chairs the Health Services Committee, filed a petition arguing that cer...

Turkana stakeholders urge reforms to fisheries Bill to protect local fishers and blue economy
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 17, 2025

Turkana Deputy County Secretary, Albert Gamoe, welcomed the consultations but warned that the draft Bill, in its current form, does not reflect the re...

Nyamira MCAs launch third impeachment bid against Governor Amos Nyaribo
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 17, 2025

The motion, sponsored by Bonyamatuta MCA Julius Kimwomi Matwere, seeks to remove Nyaribo from office over a number of claims, including violation of t...

New 1MW generator boosts Wajir’s power supply, promises relief from frequent blackouts
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 17, 2025

The county's peak demand currently stands at about 3.3MW, leaving the region in constant shortfall and routine rationing.

Construction works force last-minute shift in Kamukunji police recruitment venue
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

On Friday, the High Court temporarily varied the earlier suspension of the nationwide recruitment after Justice Bahati Mwamuye stayed conservatory ord...

Sh39 billion organic city breaks ground in Tana River as residents eye new era of prosperity
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 16, 2025

The project, which blends sustainable housing, regenerative agriculture and renewable energy, is expected to reshape the economic and social landscape...

Turkana eyes stronger peace push as EU-backed project targets conflict, climate threats
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 15, 2025

The meeting focused on expanding joint interventions that support communities grappling with conflict, drought, and the escalating impacts of climate...

Stakeholders warn of increased FGM cases in Wajir during long school holiday
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 15, 2025

Participants noted that the long holiday season is traditionally a high-risk period when FGM cases spike across the predominantly conservative Somali...

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