Mandera County Government

06/08/2025

The County Government of Mandera has made significant investments in the education sector to empower our youth and accelerate the county’s overall development.

Earlier today, H.E. Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif held a meeting with students who recently graduated from universities in Turkiye. These students were part of a group fully sponsored by the county government to pursue higher education abroad.

The graduates completed various programs, including Nursing, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Biochemistry and Bioengineering, among others.

Governor Khalif reaffirmed the county government's commitment to supporting the graduates through employment opportunities to enable them to gain valuable work experience and contribute positively to the county's development.

05/08/2025

The Department of ECDE, in collaboration with Education Development Trust (EDT) and VOPA under the INSPIRED program funded by FCDO, has commenced the second phase of training for INSPIRED coaches.

The five-day training brings together officials from the County Government’s Department of ECDE, the Ministry of Education, and tutors from Mandera Teachers Training College.

The workshop was officially opened by the County Chief Officer for Public Service Management, Mr. Mohamud Mohamed Ali, in the presence of the County Chief Officer for Education and ECDE, Dr. Abdikadir Adan Alio; VOPA CEO, Mr. Issa Adan; and Mr. Ahmed Madey, the program consultant for VOPA/EDT.

The County Government of Mandera acknowledges the significant progress made by the partners throughout the various stages of the project. The collaboration between the partners and the Department of Education has led to notable improvements in service delivery within the ECDE sector.

04/08/2025

Today, the County Government of Mandera joined the global community in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 2025. The event is observed annually from August 1st to 7th.

This year’s theme, “Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems,” underscores the urgent need for long-term, coordinated investments across all sectors to empower mothers and support infants throughout their breastfeeding journey.

Despite growing awareness, many mothers in Mandera still face cultural barriers and widespread misinformation about breastfeeding.

As part of ongoing efforts to improve breastfeeding practices, the department is strengthening community and health system support by training healthcare workers and community health promoters, enforcing the Breastfeeding Act 2019 as passed by the County Assembly of Mandera and monitoring breastfeeding indicators to track progress.

The event was presided over by the CECM for Public Service Management, Hon. Nadifa Ahmed, and the CECM for Public Works, Hon. Amina Hassan, alongside senior officials from both the National and County Governments.

The event was supported by RACIDA and Save the Children.

24/07/2025

Today, The Department of Women Empowerment and Affirmative Action through the Mandera Gender Technical Working Group (GTWG), in collaboration with Humanitarian International Voluntary Association(HIVA), conducted a productive meeting to present GTWG Terms of Reference(ToR) and held further discussions on the subject.

The meeting highlighted the following key areas of the ToR: rationale,goals,objectives of GTWG, membership, leadership and reporting,roles and responsibilities of members,meeting frequency and modalities, duration of meeting, monitoring and evaluation, and data management.

The meeting was chaired by Mandera County Commissioner, Mr Henry Ochako.

23/07/2025

18/07/2025

Today, the Department of Donor Relations successfully concluded a one-day consultative meeting focused on strategically mapping all donor-funded projects within the county.
The initiative aims to create a comprehensive database to identify project gaps and prepare vital data for Devcon 2025.

The session, chaired by Dr. Alikheyr Mohamed, Director for Donor Relations and Resource Mobilization, brought together line directors and focal persons coordinating donor initiatives, leading to the development of a Donor Mapping Template.

"This meeting is a significant step towards enhancing collaboration and transparency," stated Dr. Alikheyr.
"The new database will be instrumental in ensuring our donor-funded projects directly address the needs and realities of Mandera's communities," he added.

The session was also attended by directors from key sectors, including health, education, agriculture, and water.

Additionally, the attendees reviewed and validated a socio-economic study conducted by ASAL Development Focus (ASDEF), a Wajir-based NGO, providing valuable input to ensure the data accurately reflects community needs.

This effort is set to improve service delivery for Mandera County residents under the leadership of H.E Mohamed Adan Khalif.

18/07/2025

The Mandera County Climate Change Unit (CCU) successfully conducted a community validation exercise for the Draft Dandu Hill Ecosystem Restoration Plan in Dandu Town. The exercise brought together a diverse group of participants representing local communities, the County Government, the National Government, and non-state actors.

Community representatives were drawn from various settlements surrounding the Dandu Hill Ecosystem, including Dandu Town, Didkoba, Qarsahama, Dadabo, Kubihalo, Harbuyo, Arges, Lakaro and Abarkato among others. These included youth, women, elders, persons with disabilities (PWDs), members of Community Forest Associations (CFAs), Water Resources Users Associations (WRUAs) and the Ward Climate Change Planning Committee (WCCPC).

Government representation included officials from the Sub-County administration, teachers from the local schools as well as National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs).

During the session, the CCU team presented the draft plan, which was well received by participants who commended the quality of the work.
Valuable feedback and additional insights were provided by the community, which will be incorporated to enrich and strengthen the final document.

As part of the validation process, the CCU team and selected community representatives conducted a joint field visit to Dandu Hill on the second day to collect further situational data and observations relevant to the restoration efforts.

The updated plan, incorporating community inputs and field findings will now be finalized and forwarded to the County Executive for approval, adoption, and official signing by H.E. the Governor.

The County Government of Mandera is committed to an inclusive, community-led climate action and ecosystem restoration.

14/07/2025

Today, the Ministry of Health Services embarked on a four-day induction exercise for newly recruited healthcare workers.

This is part of the ongoing efforts to reform and strengthen the county’s healthcare systems and improve service delivery to the residents Mandera County. This initiative is a key step towards ensuring that all health care workers are adequately prepared to deliver quality, compassionate and professional care in both urban and remote health facilities across the county.

Speaking during the induction, the County Secretary and Head of Public Service Mr. Billow Isaack expressed his gratitude to the new recruits for choosing to serve in Mandera and emphasized the county government’s commitment to supporting them through continuous professional development and a conducive working environment.

The healthcare workers will be deployed across the county health facilities, including hard-to-reach areas, as part of the county’s broader health agenda to enhance access to affordable, equitable, and high-quality healthcare for its residents.

The county administration remains committed to strengthening health infrastructure, investing in staff welfare and expanding access to essential health services in alignment with Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) goals.

The event was also attended by the CECM for Public Service Management, the acting Chairperosn of Mandera County Public Service Board, the CCOs for Public Health, Medical Services, Public Service Management as well as directors from health and human resource management among others.

11/07/2025

The Department of Community Cohesion and Conflict Management, in partnership with BORESHA NABAD and IOM-KOICA, successfully concluded a two-day peace dialogue meeting between the Garre and Degodia communities at Granada Hotel in Mandera town.

The meeting brought together key elders from both communities, religious leaders (ulamaa), government administrators and the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Public Service Management and Community Cohesion among others.

The engagement served as a follow-up to the previous month's meeting with the aim of strengthening social cohesion across community lines, addressing conflict drivers contributing to fragility, insecurity, and underdevelopment in Mandera County, fnalize action points agreed upon in previous discussions as well as Confirm blood compensation (diya) arrangements.
The dialogue engagement also sought to establish a sustainable, community-owned peace agreement that promotes trust, cooperation and institutional support for lasting peace and inclusive recovery.

The two-day dialogue resulted in the following key agreements:
1. Reaffirmation of the commitment to peaceful coexistence and mutual respect.
2. Activation of a Ceasefire Monitoring Committee (CMC).
3. Launch of a community sensitization campaign and peace caravan led by ulamaa.
4. Mobilization of support for the safe return of displaced persons to their villages.

Stakeholders expressed sincere appreciation to BORESHA NABAD and IOM-KOICA for their continued collaboration with the County Government in fostering peaceful community relations.

11/07/2025

The County Climate Change Unit (CCU) convened a technical validation workshop to review and enhance the Dandu Hill Ecosystem Restoration Plan (2025–2030). The workshop brought together participants from relevant county departments, national government agencies, and non-governmental organizations operating within the county.

During the session, the CCU presented the draft restoration plan to stakeholders, who commended the quality and depth of the work undertaken. Participants provided constructive feedback and proposed valuable additions and adjustments to strengthen the plan’s objectives and implementation strategies.

Following a collaborative review and discussion, the enhanced document was adopted by all stakeholders present. The plan will now be shared with the host community for further validation to ensure inclusivity, local ownership and alignment with community priorities.

The workshop marked a key milestone in advancing climate resilience and ecosystem restoration efforts in the county

05/07/2025

Today, H.E. Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif was the chief guest at the official opening of the junior secondary school block and the parents' day event at Mandera Junior Integrated Academy in Mandera town.

Governor Khalif commended the seamless coordination between the Teachers Service Commission and the County Department of Education in enhancing access to quality education for learners in the county.

He further reiterated his administration's commitment to strengthening the capacity of educational institutions through infrastructural support, training for teachers and the provision of learning materials.

The event was also attended by MCAs, senior county officials, parents and students.

05/07/2025

Today, H.E. Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif was the chief guest at the official launch of a book titled ' I Can, A Girl From The North' at the Governor's hall in Mandera town.

I Can, The girl from the North by Taslima Mohamed is an autobiographical account of a young girl from Mandera and her journey through life, marked by ambition, faith and resilience.

In his remarks, Governor Khalif lauded the brilliant effort of Taslima, adding that her actions would inspire other talented and enthusiastic young writers across the county. In a show of support, the governor committed to print 500 extra copies of the book to reach a wider audience.

The County Government of Mandera recognizes education as a key pillar of sustainable development due to its huge impact on shaping the future of our society.
The county administration has undertaken transformative initiatives such as the Elimu Kwa Wote program, to enhance access to quality education.

The event was also attended by MCA's, senior county officials, parents and students.