Isiolo-Mandera road Stories

Ikuje Garre, iteremke Modogashe! What are the facts in Ruto's claimed road project?
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 20, 2025

As some Kenyans, mostly the youth, criticise Ruto for making yet another promise, which they doubt he will keep, others have printed t-shirts with ill...

Kindiki says he’ll inspect projects before launch to ensure work is completed
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 18, 2025

The DP also responded to criticism of the ongoing road project between Isiolo and Mandera counties, which some social media users have mocked.

Nullification of North Eastern 2019 census results proves state's ‘low population’ mischief
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 29, 2025

The leaders tabled the actual enumerated population numbers obtained from the enumerators to prove the 2019 census results published by the KNBS were...

Mandera seeks to empower visually impaired residents through digital literacy training
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 21, 2025

The training, which marks a significant stride in digital inclusivity, is expected to provide participants with the necessary tools to thrive in a dig...

Lamu, Mandera lead counties where tenants don’t pay rent - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 21, 2025

The report reveals that more than 600,000 households are living rent-free, with the consent of their landlords. Specifically, 638,761 households natio...

Mandera County launches feeding programme for ECDE learners in bid to boost education
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 20, 2025

The programme has seen a 28 per cent increase in enrolment of young learners from 23,499 in 2021 to 35,238 in 2024. Adan attributed this to the nutrit...

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.

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