Mandera County Stories

Mandera leaders visit Banisa to de-escalate tension following killing of six family members
Issa Hussein  |  May 09, 2025

Governor Mohamed condemned the attack as “barbaric” and called for a lasting solution to the recurring cycle of senseless killings in the region.

Mandera eyes carbon credits to boost climate action, sustainable development
Issa Hussein  |  May 04, 2025

The county government noted that due to the region's high vulnerability to climate change, it is intensifying its efforts through its greening program...

State abandoned us but elders came to our plight – abducted chiefs narrate ordeal during 62 days in captivity
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 13, 2025

The chiefs were held in one of the most dangerous regions of Somalia, where government forces rarely venture. Their ordeal has raised serious concerns...

Mandera ECDE programme receives training and learning materials boost from donor
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 11, 2025

Deputy Governor Ali Mohamud announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the county government and the INSPIRED project.

Mandera residents hold special prayers for rain as drought bites
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 07, 2025

The gathering drew hundreds of residents. Businesses remained closed in the morning hours, and learning was suspended in schools to allow the communit...

How minor from Mandera was trafficked to Libya by his teacher
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 14, 2025

At the time of his disappearance, the victim was 14 years old and a student at Mandera DEB Primary School.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Mandera County secures Sh13.8bn in additional funds for 2024/25 budget cycle
Ali Roba  |  Jun 13, 2024

Each of these grants and loans is strategically aimed at enhancing the county's health services, agricultural resilience, urban development, and overa...

Mother's Day: Mandera leaders take gift hampers to county hospital
Adan Mohamed  |  May 12, 2024

Social Services executive Sumeya Bishar emphasised the importance of appreciating mothers, saying they are indispensable.  

Kenya Power teams up with administrative officers in Mandera on electrical safety awareness
Adan Mohamed  |  Apr 25, 2024

NGAO representatives were trained in identifying and reporting faulty power lines during the rainy season.

Mandera non-state actors rally to aid El Nino flood victims
Adan Mohamed  |  Apr 19, 2024

Issa Adan, representing Voice of Peace for All in Africa organisation (VOPA), highlighted the targeted assistance towards those who have been severely...

How pastoralist is reaping big from irrigation farming
Adan Mohamed  |  Apr 05, 2024

In the heartland of Banisa Sub-County, Mohamed grows various crops on his farm such as onions, grafted oranges, lemons, mangoes, grevillea and waterme...

Families of Mandera attack victims appeal for specialised treatment for injured kin
Adan Mohamed  |  Mar 26, 2024

They claimed that only the injured police officers were flown to Nairobi, leaving behind other injured individuals who were not law enforcement person...

Four killed, 11 injured in terror attack at Mandera eatery
Adan Mohamed  |  Mar 25, 2024

Police say an IED exploded at the Fish Point Kiosk, which is frequented by non-locals and Mandera security officers.

Mandera East residents face severe water shortage, appeal for State intervention
Adan Mohamed  |  Mar 14, 2024

Residents are forced to travel long distances, up to 12 kilometres, to fetch water and return in the evening with limited supplies to last through the...

Fear in Mandera East over community land conversion plan
Adan Mohamed  |  Mar 11, 2024

The residents have identified portions of land, including Mikorebe and Garbakole, that they fear might undergo conversion into public property, trigge...

Banissa residents decry lack of representation in National Assembly
Adan Mohamed  |  Mar 09, 2024

Mandera Governor Mohamed Khalif echoed the concerns of the residents, highlighting their struggles and unmet needs.

Mandera County prioritises education, hires 440 ECDE teachers
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 27, 2024

Mandera Governor Mohamed Khalif announced a major step towards strengthening the county's Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) sector.

Udole residents battling rapidly spreading wildfire
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 20, 2024

Residents in Udole Village, Mandera County are battling a rapidly spreading fire ignited by burnt garbage at the Udole dumping site in Elwak.

Donkey cart explosive kills police officer, injures 4 in Mandera
Yunis Dekow  |  Jan 18, 2024

County Commissioner Amos Mariba said the animal came from Somalia and that its shepherd fled before the explosive detonated. 

Mandera Governor takes action to stem absenteeism among county staff
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 16, 2024

Governor Mohamed Khalif said he gathered enough intelligence report that some of his staff were operating from Eastleigh.

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