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Author: Adan Mohamed

Mandera residents voice concerns over infrastructure needs in 2024/2025 budget projections May 16, 2024

The public participation exercise underscored the importance of involving citizens in the budgetary process to ensure that their needs and priorities...

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

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

Commissioner Ochako leads Mandera in tree planting exercise May 10, 2024

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

Three people killed in road accident on Rhamu-El Wak Road May 09, 2024

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

Mandera residents joins hands with Government in safeguarding peace May 08, 2024

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

Seven-hour heavy downpour in Mandera leaves a trail of destruction May 04, 2024

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

Kenya Red Cross airlifts Elwak attack victims to Nairobi for treatment Apr 30, 2024

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

Mandera residents frustrated by persistent network outages Apr 27, 2024

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

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

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

Heavy rain relieves Mandera of scorching heat but brings new headaches Apr 22, 2024

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

Motorists in Mandera East stage protest over poor roads Apr 20, 2024

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

Mandera non-state actors rally to aid El Nino flood victims 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...

Mandera doctors join nationwide strike after delay over Ramadan Apr 15, 2024

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

Government bans Mandera quarry activities amid Al-Shabaab threats Apr 09, 2024

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

How pastoralist is reaping big from irrigation farming 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...

Mandera holds stakeholders engagement forum to address security challenges Mar 28, 2024

Mandera Town has been placed under high surveillance and enhanced security measures following a terror attack on Monday at the Fish Point Kiosk that l...

Families of Mandera attack victims appeal for specialised treatment for injured kin 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 Mar 25, 2024

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

Mandera secondary school heads divided over election of KESSHA officials Mar 24, 2024

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

Mandera grapples with power outages during Ramadan Mar 20, 2024

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

Mandera East residents face severe water shortage, appeal for State intervention 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 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 Mar 09, 2024

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