Adan Mohamed

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Northern Kenya Featured image for In the wake of devastating floods, Mandera residents cry out for aid
Sat 08 Jun, 2024 23:37
In the wake of devastating floods, Mandera residents cry out for aid
Featured image for In the wake of devastating floods, Mandera residents cry out for aid

The recent rainy season has heavily impacted farms, flooding a total of 5,175 hectares.


Northern Kenya Featured image for Mandera joins Madaraka Day celebrations with emphasis on peace and safety
Sat 01 Jun, 2024 19:21
Mandera joins Madaraka Day celebrations with emphasis on peace and safety
Featured image for Mandera joins Madaraka Day celebrations with emphasis on peace and safety

The event underscored the collective responsibility of Mandera residents to work together for the prosperity and development of the county.


Northern Kenya Featured image for Mandera County launches school feeding programme, builds 66 classrooms
Sat 25 May, 2024 14:07
Mandera County launches school feeding programme, builds 66 classrooms
Featured image for Mandera County launches school feeding programme, builds 66 classrooms

The initiatives are part of an ambitious programme to provide food and classrooms at all schools in the county.


Northern Kenya Featured image for Mandera residents voice concerns over infrastructure needs in 2024/2025 budget projections
Thu 16 May, 2024 19:07
Mandera residents voice concerns over infrastructure needs in 2024/2025 budget projections
Featured image for Mandera residents voice concerns over infrastructure needs in 2024/2025 budget projections

The public participation exercise underscored the importance of involving citizens in the budgetary process to ensure that their needs and priorities are adequately reflected in the fiscal planning fo...


Northern Kenya Featured image for Mother's Day: Mandera leaders take gift hampers to county hospital
Sun 12 May, 2024 15:57
Mother's Day: Mandera leaders take gift hampers to county hospital
Featured image for Mother's Day: Mandera leaders take gift hampers to county hospital

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


Tree Planting Featured image for Commissioner Ochako leads Mandera in tree planting exercise
Fri 10 May, 2024 23:28
Commissioner Ochako leads Mandera in tree planting exercise
Featured image for Commissioner Ochako leads Mandera in tree planting exercise

Government agencies and ministries have been tasked with integrating tree planting into their operations.


Road Accident Featured image for Three people killed in road accident on Rhamu-El Wak Road
Thu 09 May, 2024 23:30
Three people killed in road accident on Rhamu-El Wak Road
Featured image for Three people killed in road accident on Rhamu-El Wak Road

Others who were injured are currently receiving medical care at Rhamu Referral Hospital.


Security Featured image for Mandera residents joins hands with Government in safeguarding peace
Wed 08 May, 2024 19:34
Mandera residents joins hands with Government in safeguarding peace
Featured image for Mandera residents joins hands with Government in safeguarding peace

Despite relishing nearly seven years of uninterrupted peace, they remain resolute in their determination to prevent any regression.


Northern Kenya Featured image for Seven-hour heavy downpour in Mandera leaves a trail of destruction
Sat 04 May, 2024 21:35
Seven-hour heavy downpour in Mandera leaves a trail of destruction
Featured image for Seven-hour heavy downpour in Mandera leaves a trail of destruction

Over 153 households were displaced, with more than 120 toilets destroyed, raising concerns of potential waterborne diseases.


Northern Kenya Featured image for Kenya Red Cross airlifts Elwak attack victims to Nairobi for treatment
Tue 30 Apr, 2024 23:45
Kenya Red Cross airlifts Elwak attack victims to Nairobi for treatment
Featured image for Kenya Red Cross airlifts Elwak attack victims to Nairobi for treatment

An evacuation aircraft was deployed to transport patients to Kenyatta National Hospital for specialised treatment.


Safaricom Featured image for Mandera residents frustrated by persistent network outages
Sat 27 Apr, 2024 19:49
Mandera residents frustrated by persistent network outages
Featured image for Mandera residents frustrated by persistent network outages

Business operations have been severely affected, particularly for individuals like Abdia Nurrow, a local vegetable vendor.


Northern Kenya Featured image for Kenya Power teams up with administrative officers in Mandera on electrical safety awareness
Thu 25 Apr, 2024 07:50
Kenya Power teams up with administrative officers in Mandera on electrical safety awareness
Featured image for Kenya Power teams up with administrative officers in Mandera on electrical safety awareness

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


River Dawa mandera Featured image for Heavy rain relieves Mandera of scorching heat but brings new headaches
Mon 22 Apr, 2024 20:19
Heavy rain relieves Mandera of scorching heat but brings new headaches
Featured image for Heavy rain relieves Mandera of scorching heat but brings new headaches

Main roads were particularly affected, with mud and water pooling, rendering vehicles immobile.


Roads Featured image for Motorists in Mandera East stage protest over poor roads
Sat 20 Apr, 2024 21:32
Motorists in Mandera East stage protest over poor roads
Featured image for Motorists in Mandera East stage protest over poor roads

Concerns were raised about the dangers posed by the deteriorating roads, particularly during the rainy season, leading to accidents due to vehicles sliding in the mud.


Northern Kenya Featured image for Mandera non-state actors rally to aid El Nino flood victims
Fri 19 Apr, 2024 08:03
Mandera non-state actors rally to aid El Nino flood victims
Featured image for Mandera non-state actors rally to aid El Nino flood victims

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


Northern Kenya Featured image for Mandera doctors join nationwide strike after delay over Ramadan
Mon 15 Apr, 2024 00:07
Mandera doctors join nationwide strike after delay over Ramadan
Featured image for Mandera doctors join nationwide strike after delay over Ramadan

They say they delayed their strike to keep from burdening the people during Ramadan.


Terrorists Featured image for Government bans Mandera quarry activities amid Al-Shabaab threats
Tue 09 Apr, 2024 22:57
Government bans Mandera quarry activities amid Al-Shabaab threats
Featured image for Government bans Mandera quarry activities amid Al-Shabaab threats

The workers had been conducting mining activities despite an earlier order, prompting the government to prohibit all quarry activities.


Northern Kenya Featured image for How pastoralist is reaping big from irrigation farming
Fri 05 Apr, 2024 07:23
How pastoralist is reaping big from irrigation farming
Featured image for How pastoralist is reaping big from irrigation farming

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


Northern Kenya Featured image for Mandera holds stakeholders engagement forum to address security challenges
Thu 28 Mar, 2024 08:03
Mandera holds stakeholders engagement forum to address security challenges
Featured image for Mandera holds stakeholders engagement forum to address security challenges

Mandera Town has been placed under high surveillance and enhanced security measures following a terror attack on Monday at the Fish Point Kiosk that led to the deaths of four people.


Northern Kenya Featured image for Families of Mandera attack victims appeal for specialised treatment for injured kin
Tue 26 Mar, 2024 10:04
Families of Mandera attack victims appeal for specialised treatment for injured kin
Featured image for Families of Mandera attack victims appeal for specialised treatment for injured kin

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


Videos Featured image for Four killed, 11 injured in terror attack at Mandera eatery
Mon 25 Mar, 2024 16:07
Four killed, 11 injured in terror attack at Mandera eatery
Featured image for Four killed, 11 injured in terror attack at Mandera eatery

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


Northern Kenya Featured image for Mandera secondary school heads divided over election of KESSHA officials
Sun 24 Mar, 2024 21:59
Mandera secondary school heads divided over election of KESSHA officials
Featured image for Mandera secondary school heads divided over election of KESSHA officials

A dispute has seen two sets of officials elected for the Mandera chapter of the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA).


Ramadan Featured image for Mandera grapples with power outages during Ramadan
Wed 20 Mar, 2024 19:37
Mandera grapples with power outages during Ramadan
Featured image for Mandera grapples with power outages during Ramadan

With the scorching hot weather in the region, demand for cooling fans, which use electricity, remains high, leaving residents to grapple with harsh temperatures amidst frequent outages.


Water Shortage Featured image for Mandera East residents face severe water shortage, appeal for State intervention
Thu 14 Mar, 2024 06:55
Mandera East residents face severe water shortage, appeal for State intervention
Featured image for Mandera East residents face severe water shortage, appeal for State intervention

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 day.


Northern Kenya Featured image for Fear in Mandera East over community land conversion plan
Mon 11 Mar, 2024 22:37
Fear in Mandera East over community land conversion plan
Featured image for Fear in Mandera East over community land conversion plan

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


Northern Kenya Featured image for Banissa residents decry lack of representation in National Assembly
Sat 09 Mar, 2024 10:08
Banissa residents decry lack of representation in National Assembly
Featured image for Banissa residents decry lack of representation in National Assembly

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


Northern Kenya Featured image for Calls for gender equality as Mandera marks International Women's Day

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