Mandera Stories

Lawyer Ahmednasir blasts northern Kenya leaders for 'neglecting' their counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

Ahmednasir's criticism is directed at the five counties of Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo, and Marsabit.

MP Abdul Haro: UDM Party key to securing resources for marginalised North Eastern region
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 17, 2024

The Eastleigh Voice Reporter Barack Oduor spoke to Mandera South MP Abdul Haro on the role of the United Democratic Movement (UDM) Party in changing t...

Ex-Mandera Senator Kerrow faults Ruto govt for neglecting livestock sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 11, 2024

Kerrow's remarks come after President Ruto on Tuesday defended the national livestock vaccination campaign targeting 21 million cattle and 50 million...

Police bosses conduct security assesment in Lafey, Mandera following attack
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 09, 2024

The officers inspected the scene where the attack happened in Laffey Sub-County in Mandera.

Senate probe reveals alarming financial mismanagement in Mandera healthcare facilities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

The investigation, chaired by Senator Godfrey Osotsi, uncovered a pattern of financial mismanagement that paints a grim picture of the county's health...

Mandera County launches land digitisation initiative to curb corruption
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 29, 2024

The county Lands executive urged communities in Mandera to support the digitisation initiative which aims to provide access to effective land governan...

Teen pregnancy declines nationally but Mandera sees sharp increase – KNBS report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2024

Notably, Homa Bay and Migori remained among the most affected counties over the decade. Alarmingly, Mandera witnessed the sharpest increase, with rate...

Lamu parents want school feeding programmes introduced to curb absenteeism
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 06, 2024

Some schools in Lamu Island are facing a situation where increased absenteeism and school dropout have become a norm among pupils, particularly those...

Mandera Green Revolution: How an ambitious greening programme earned county global award
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 26, 2024

Mandera was declared the winner in its category, making it a model for other African cities looking to increase tree cover in arid and semi-arid areas...

Warring communities along Kenya-Ethiopia border resolve to end conflict
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 23, 2024

The peace meeting ended the hostility that began on August 29 after four people were killed by suspected gunmen.

Mandera County eyes top climate change award in the Netherlands
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 21, 2024

The Mandera Municipality Greening Programme changed the landscape of the municipality from a dusty town to a lush, green hub.

Beyond stereotypes: Inside Mandera County's relentless fight against terrorism
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 20, 2024

The number of idle school-going children has reduced and as more developments are established courtesy of devolution.

Mandera unveils mobilisation campaign to boost its own source revenue
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 18, 2024

According to the county government, the campaign targets businesses, markets, water vendors, and the transport sector within Mandera Municipality.

Mandera County to incorporate Quran teachings into ECDE learning in policy shift
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 18, 2024

Since last year, the county has experienced an exponential rise in ECDE enrolment courtesy of a feeding programme.

How women in Mandera are helping resolve inter-clan disputes
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 17, 2024

Most of the clashes, the women say, occur during the rainy season when there's competition for pasture and settlement spaces.

Mandera bears brunt of Somalia border closure, unregulated trade at Ethiopia crossing point
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 17, 2024

Despite the communities living along either side of the border with Ethiopia trade and co-exist peacefully, the activities at the crossing point are u...

Concerns over return of terror attacks in Mandera as Kenyan forces leave Somalia
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 24, 2024

Somali forces are yet to occupy the two bases of Burahache and Gherile from where Kenyan soldiers withdrew in July last year

Ruto pledges support for women leaders from marginalised communities
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 22, 2024

During the meeting, President Ruto emphasised the importance of empowering women, particularly those from marginalised areas, to enhance the country's...

Tana River residents demand action as farmers, pastoralists conflict escalates
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 21, 2024

The residents have expressed concerns that tensions, which have been simmering for some time, are now at a breaking point, threatening both livelihood...

Mandera County Referral Hospital launches state-of-the-art dental unit
Adan Mohamed  |  Aug 16, 2024

The newly launched unit will have a team of nine skilled dental professionals, including a consulting restorative dentist.

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