Six people killed, five injured in Mandera IED explosion
Six people have been killed and five injured after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated in Elwak town, Mandera county.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 6 months ago
Six people killed, five injured in Mandera IED explosion
Police officer killed, three injured in Mandera explosion
The explosive device was mounted on donkey-drawn cart and exploded when it reached the border control point in the early morning incident.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 9 months ago
Police officer killed, three injured in Mandera explosion
Huge turnout in Mandera as Form One admission kicks off countrywide
Governor Mohamed Kalif attributed the increase to the 'Elimu Kwa Wote initiative' which was launched in January 2023 to promote access to education in the county.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 9 months ago
Huge turnout in Mandera as Form One admission kicks off countrywide
Girl tops in 2023 KCSE in Mandera County
Girl tops in KCSE in Mandera County.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 9 months ago
Girl tops in 2023 KCSE in Mandera County
Mandera's top girl to pursue medicine
Halima Abdi Rashid who toped Mandera County in the 2023 KCSE examination with a mean grade of A- (minus) now says she will pursue medicine and surgery.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 9 months ago
Mandera's top girl to pursue medicine
3 dead, thousands displaced as floods wreak havoc in Mandera
Mandera County Commissioner Amos Mariba said the three died after they fell into a flooded ditch in Mandera South.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
3 dead, thousands displaced as floods wreak havoc in Mandera
Mandera floods displace thousands, destroy crops and infrastructure
Heavy rains have caused severe flooding in Mandera county, affecting over 5,000 people and destroying their sources of livelihoods.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Mandera floods displace thousands, destroy crops and infrastructure
50 women benefit from Mandera Woman Rep's Sh1m grant
Mandera County Woman Representative Umulkher Kassim said women's empowerment through business is key.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
50 women benefit from Mandera Woman Rep's Sh1m grant
KCPE and KPSEA exams kick off amid rain havoc in Mandera
River Daua has overflowed and burst its banks following heavy downpours.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
KCPE and KPSEA exams kick off amid rain havoc in Mandera
Schools in Mandera East flooded, but exams will go on
Some schools in Mandera East are flooded, but the government has assured that exams will go on for all pupils. Choppers will be used to ferry exam papers to far-flung and hard-to-reach schools.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Schools in Mandera East flooded, but exams will go on
Some 266 Mandera homes to benefit from Goats Restocking Programme
Woman Representative, Umulkher Kasim, said some 800 goats will be released to cushion the most vulnerable pastoralists in the county.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Some 266 Mandera homes to benefit from Goats Restocking Programme
At least 266 Mandera homes to benefit from goat restocking programme
Woman Representative, Umulkher Kasim, said some 800 goats will be released to cushion the most vulnerable pastoralists in the county.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
At least 266 Mandera homes to benefit from goat restocking programme
Over 200,000 children set to receive oral polio vaccine in Mandera County
The campaign will run from Saturday, October 7, 2023, to Friday, October 13, 2023, targeting all children under five years of age across the county.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Over 200,000 children set to receive oral polio vaccine in Mandera County
Hope as Mandera teachers college welcomes first batch of trainees
Mandera Teachers Training College welcomes its first batch of 254 students, aiming to address a severe shortage of educators in the region.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Hope as Mandera teachers college welcomes first batch of trainees
Mandera benefit From Sh350M bursary fund
Of these, Sh9,150,000 has already been disbursed to cater for the last two academic terms
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Mandera benefit From Sh350M bursary fund
Two police officers killed, seven others injured in a fresh landmine attack in Mandera
Two police officers die, seven others injured after their vehicle hit an explosive device on Lethi-Arabia Road in Mandera.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Two police officers killed, seven others injured in a fresh landmine attack in Mandera
Somalia MP to spend another night in Mandera police cell
A member of parliament from Somalia's Jubaland state will today spend a second night at Mandera police station after he was arrested at the bus check point on Monday.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Somalia MP to spend another night in Mandera police cell
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Agony of non-locals stranded in Mandera
The non-locals now want the government to intervene to enable them travel home to see their loved ones.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Agony of non-locals stranded in Mandera
250 PWDs in Mandera benefit from mobility kits
Mandera Executive Committee Member for Social Development Sumaya Bishar said the mobility kits are, especially, aimed at enhancing PWDs' movement and independence in the community.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
250 PWDs in Mandera benefit from mobility kits
Moyale-bound passengers stranded for hours at Rhamo
The Rhamo-Banisa route is considered unsafe due to frequent Al-Shabab attacks.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Moyale-bound passengers stranded for hours at Rhamo
Mandera targets over 100,000 residents in Cholera vaccination drive
Across the country, the Health Ministry said the case load stands at 11,181, with one hundred and ninety-six (196 fatalities recorded so far across twenty-six counties.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Mandera targets over 100,000 residents in Cholera vaccination drive
Mandera schools head to Wajir for regional games ahead of finals
County director for Education Abdi Sheikh challenged the young sports men and women to top in their competitions.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Mandera schools head to Wajir for regional games ahead of finals
Mandera governor wants residents recruited to fight against Shabaab
County chief blames insecurity in the region to poor coordination among security agencies.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Mandera governor wants residents recruited to fight against Shabaab
Mandera unveils scholarship plan for 30 students joining Turkish universities
Governor Kalif said the sponsorship will target those who scored B (plain) and above in KCSE.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Mandera unveils scholarship plan for 30 students joining Turkish universities
Counting losses: Wargadud police station bears brunt of Al-Shabaab attack
According to the camp's commander, the assailants split into four groups and destroyed the area's telecommunication masts so as to hinder the police from reaching out for backup.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Counting losses: Wargadud police station bears brunt of Al-Shabaab attack
Three Killed, communication masts destroyed in Mandera dawn attack
Three people have been killed in an eagerly morning attack in Mandera's Wargadud and Iresuki towns.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Three Killed, communication masts destroyed in Mandera dawn attack
Five held as weapons discovered in transport bus in Mandera
The management of the bus company claimed the weapons belong to one of the passengers who had boarded the vehicle at Kotulo stage in Mandera County.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Five held as weapons discovered in transport bus in Mandera
Man killed in Mandera West by an unknown gunman
The deceased was shot while passing time at a pool game base alongside his friend.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Man killed in Mandera West by an unknown gunman
KNUT urges State to boost security in Mandera for smooth learning
Knut officials lamented that increased insecurity has affected learning in the region as teachers and students are forced to keep off school.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
KNUT urges State to boost security in Mandera for smooth learning
Bella Village where blood and chyme treat chronic illnesses
In this village, residents believe that most of the livestock products especially the blood, tripe, skin and urine are used for medicinal purposes.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Bella Village where blood and chyme treat chronic illnesses
Mandera residents urged to observe hygiene during Eid feast
The celebrations come amid increasing cases of cholera that have left several people dead and others in isolation centres.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Mandera residents urged to observe hygiene during Eid feast
Three killed, six injured in another landmine attack in Mandera
Three were killed, and six others injured after a vehicle they were traveling in allegedly ran over an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Three killed, six injured in another landmine attack in Mandera
Three killed in Mandera landmine attack
"I have received security reports that one of our vehicles was hit by a landmine today and we lost security officers," said Mariba on the phone.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Three killed in Mandera landmine attack
Ibrahim Mandera County seeks ways to deal with insecurity, radicalisation
The reinforcement through selection and vetting of National Police Reservists and enhancement of community and national government collaboration are some of the ways to be adopted.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Ibrahim Mandera County seeks ways to deal with insecurity, radicalisation
Mandera quarry miners cautioned against environment degradation
Mandera East deputy county commissioner William Kipchirchir said many farmers have suffered undue pain as livestock fall in some of the quarry mines that are left unfilled.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Mandera quarry miners cautioned against environment degradation
Governor Kalif cautions Mandera residents over mushrooming settlements
While affirming his administration will not cater for the new occupants of such settlements, Kalif said those behind the creation of suburbs will be taken to court of law to face trial.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Governor Kalif cautions Mandera residents over mushrooming settlements
One police officer killed, six others injured after landmine explosion in Mandera
The officers were in an armoured 110 Land Rover on their way to Elwak for refuelling before they hit an IED on the left side of the road.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
One police officer killed, six others injured after landmine explosion in Mandera
Sh19m set aside to build eight classrooms in Buruburu Girls Mandera
The 8 classrooms will accommodate over 400 students. Buruburu Girls Secondary School was established under the NG-CDF four years ago, and the first batch of students sat KCSE exams last year.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Sh19m set aside to build eight classrooms in Buruburu Girls Mandera
Security beefed up at Mandera stadium ahead of Madaraka Day fete
County Commissioner Amos Mariba has assured residents of their safety as they attend the event that will be presided over by the county leadership.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Security beefed up at Mandera stadium ahead of Madaraka Day fete
Mandera County targets 392,000 livestock in annual mass vaccination drive
Deputy Governor Ali Maalim said the county has procured essential veterinary drugs and vaccines to mitigate the effects of endemic diseases such as CCPP, SGP, LSD, and RVF.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 1 year ago
Mandera County targets 392,000 livestock in annual mass vaccination drive
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