Mandera County Government, Mandera (2024)

10/12/2024

Today,the CECM for Social Development Mr. Mohamed Ali Omar, officially opened a training session on disability mainstreaming under Digital Access Program to health officers at Amara Blue Resort, Mandera town.

Health officers from Sub-county and County Referral Hospitals are undergoing the training, which focuses on disability inclusion in health facilities. This includes the use of , a digital tool designed to facilitate communication with deaf patients, enhancing service delivery for persons with disabilities.
Digital Access Program is a British High Commission project being implemented in Mandera and Busia counties targeting 10,000 youth.

The program seeks to bridge the digital divide and enhance access to essential services, particularly among youth and persons with disabilities, through platforms like the government's eCitizen.

Supported by the UK government, UK-Kenya Tech Hub, and KICTANet, the program marks a significant stride towards building a more inclusive and digitally empowered society.

The event was attended by Chief Officer for Medical Services Ibrahim Ali, Director of Health Services Abdi Maalim and trainers from Signs Media Kenya Limited.

03/12/2024

Today, the Ministry of Social Development, through the Department of Social Services, commemorated the International Day for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in an event that was held at the Governor's Hall, Mandera town. The theme for this year is "Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future."

The event was graced by the CECM for Social Development, Mohamed Ali Omar bringing together members of the PWD community, government officials and non state actors like as Action Against Hunger (ACF), Women Action Against Poverty (WAAP), Save the Children, DRC and Equity Bank.

In attendance were the County Commissioner, who served as the Chief Guest, as well as CECM for Roads and Transport, Amina Hassan, CCO for Social Services and Special Programs Fatuma Mohmed Tiko, CCO for Women Empowerment and Affirmative Action Farhiya Ali, CCO for Culture, Tourism and Library Services Hamdi Ahmed, CO for Human Capital Fatuma Hussein and director for the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Mohamud Kulula.

CECM for Social Development emphasized the importance of empowering PWDs, celebrating their achievements while addressing the challenges they continue to face. He also highlighted the need for the PWD community to embrace unity and collaboration as key drivers of empowerment.

"Mandera County government is committed to strengthening support for PWDs, including investments in adaptive technologies and inclusive development programs, such as vulnerable housing and food relief programs," said the CCO Social Services Fatuma Tikko.

Mandera County is on the frontline in building a future where all individuals, regardless of ability, have equal opportunities to lead, succeed and contribute to sustainable development.

01/12/2024

The County Government of Mandera,through the Department of Health Services, marked World AIDS Day with a community procession from the Mandera County Referral Hospital to Buspark. The event aimed to raise awareness, engage the community, and provide free HIV testing services.

In light of recent media reports suggesting high HIV prevalence in Mandera County, the Health Department criticized organizations for publishing unverified data to solicit funding, emphasizing that these reports had caused unnecessary fear, anxiety, and speculation among residents and stakeholders.

"The county maintains an HIV prevalence rate of 0.27%, with an annual incidence rate of 0.05%. New HIV cases have significantly decreased, dropping from 121 cases in 2013 to just 51 in 2023," said Abdi Gedi, the county HIV coordinator.

"Currently, approximately 860 individuals in the county are on antiretroviral therapy, with 20% being cross-border clients from neighbouring countries," he added.

Mandera has made notable strides in preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV. All pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) clinics in public and private health facilities are routinely tested for HIV.

• 2022: 27,716 pregnant women tested, with 5 testing positive.
• 2023: 31,681 pregnant women tested, with 7 testing positive.
• 2024: 27,446 pregnant women tested, with only 1 testing positive.

Additionally, all 56 infants born to HIV-positive mothers over the past three years, including 15 in 2024, tested HIV-negative, showcasing the county's effective prevention programs.

Health officials reassured residents that the county, in collaboration with the national Ministry of Health, is committed to disease prevention and control.

They also reaffirmed that the county has one of the lowest HIV prevalence rates in Kenya, as confirmed by Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) data.

28/11/2024

Today, the CECM for Agriculture and Livestock Mr. Barre Mohamed presided over the official launch of a 12-day countywide livestock vaccination and treatment campaign aimed at safeguarding the health of livestock and protecting the livelihoods of Mandera communities.

The campaign is a collaboration between RACIDA and the County Government, that underscores the power of partnership in addressing critical veterinary needs.

RACIDA will provide facilitation through staff allowances and logistical support while the County Government of Mandera will contribute essential drugs, vaccines, and veterinary personnel in an initiative that targets to vaccinate and treat a total of 428,000 livestock across 12,000 households

The campaign will focus on administering vaccines for Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), Lumpy Skin Disease (L*D), and Rift Valley Fever (RVF), diseases that pose a significant threat to livestock health and productivity.

The County government of Mandera aims to strengthen food security, promote economic resilience and safeguard public health by prioritizing the health of livestock

Residents are encouraged to ensure the success of this vital campaign by ensuring their livestock are vaccinated within the stipulated time.

27/11/2024

Digitization and digitalization have been identified as the most effective and efficient ways of land administration and management.
Consequently, Mandera County Government is migrating from the manual to digital system through the Land Information Management System (LIMS).

The LIMS was successfully rolled out in Mandera East, where it has successfully aided in managing and sharing land information.

Because of the success of LIMS in Mandera East, the county government has initiated the process of rolling out the system to other sub-counties.

As a result, the Department of Lands, Housing and Physical Planning organized a three-day workshop in order to train the lands officers on digitalization of land records.
The main purpose of the workshop was to equip the officers with requisite knowledge on how to use the LIMS to capture, register, and securely store land records.

During the training, the officers were taken through land related topics such as land administration, physical planning, principles of land surveys, and Geographic Information System (GIS). The topics enabled the participants to understand the roles of each department in supporting the LIMS through land use planning survey, allocation, and registration.

The officers have benefitted immensely from the training and are ready for the roll-out of the system to the sub-counties.

Once rolled out, the system will help improve revenue generation, conflict resolution and security of land records.

The training was conducted and facilitated by officers from the county government.

26/11/2024

Today, H.E. Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif received the North Eastern Regional Commissioner John Otieno and other high-ranking security officials at the county headquarters.

The Regional Commissioner is in Mandera to assess the region's security situation, addressing pressing security and social concerns.

During his visit, RC Otieno engaged with local leaders, elders, and chiefs to build and advance collaborations on key challenges, including security, climate change and development projects.

The Regionl Commissioner was accompanied by Mandera County Commissioner Mr. Henry Ochako and the regional security team.

25/11/2024

DISPATCH FROM THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING-MONDAY, 25TH NOVEMBER 2024.

25/11/2024

Today, the Department of Women Empowerment and Affirmative Action officially launched the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence campaign.

The event, held to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, was officially flagged off by the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Social Development, Mr. Mohamed Ali Omar, and Deputy County Commissioner Patrick Meso.

This year’s theme, "Unite to End Violence Against Women and Girls," brought together women leaders, youth representatives and community members in solidarity to combat gender-based violence.

Speakers at the event pointed out the importance of empowering women and girls by safeguarding them.

Mandera county Chief Magistrate Hon. Peter Wasike, the chief guest, reiterated the importance of collective action in creating a safer society.

The event was also attended by senior county officials; Farhiya Ali CCO Women Empowerment and AffirmativeAction, Hamdi Ahmed CCO Culture and Tourism, Zeytun Abdishakur CCO Housing and Urban Development, Fatuma Tiko, CCO Special Programs, Abdiwahab Mohamed CCO Youth and Sports and Muad Mohamed CCO Trade.

RACIDA, NAPAD, Women for Peace, Red Cross, WAAP, Save the Children, HABIBA International, DRC, and GVCR are some of the stakeholders who joined this noble initiative to emphasize the need for partnerships in tackling gender violence.

25/11/2024

Today, the Department of Public Service Management received a high-level delegation from the Salaries and Renumeration Commission (SRC), led by Commissioner Abdiwahab Abdullahi,MBS.

The SRC delegation is in the county to collect data on the status of implementing guidelines,regulations, and commission's circulars.
The process is being conducted through an online monitoring and evaluation questionnaire,which the department is currently filling out.

The SRC team led a sensitization session and went through the questionnaire with the technical team from the department.

The meeting was attended by the Chief Officer Public Service Mohamed Mohamud, Human Resource officers from different units in the county and a team from SRC including Grace Ogembo, Samwel Njuguna, Martin Musyimi and Mwendwa Naomi.

The team later paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif at the county headquarters.

23/11/2024

Today, the county director of veterinary services Dr. Ali presided over the handing over of meat cutting machines to the Mandera Butchermen Association.
Three of the machines were donated by ASDSP2 (Agriculture programme), while the fourth was purchased by the butchermen association.

"Meat cutting machines enhance hygiene and food safety by minimizing direct hand contact, reducing the risk of contamination and foodborne illnesses," said Dr. Ali during the event.

"They ensure consistent, precise cuts, which prevent cross-contamination and reduce waste," he added.

These machines are also easier to clean and sanitize compared to traditional tools, making them essential for maintaining a hygienic food preparation environment.

23/11/2024

Today, H.E. Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif was the chief guest during the official launch of a book titled 'The Generation of Today and 99 other poems' at the Governor's hall, Mandera town.

The generation of today and 99 other poems, authored by Abdullahi Alim Hajji, is a collection of contemporary poems addressing different societal issues including marriage, religion, politics, love and life, death, and the supernatural.
The author, Abdullahi Alim Hajji, is a 15-year-old Mandera Secondary School student, who has also co-authored other poems, including 'Boundless Voices' and 'The Voice of Poets'.

In his remarks, H.E. Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif lauded Abdullahi's extraordinary achievement, adding that it will inspire thousands of talented youth across the county to explore their talent. He further committed that his administration will harness and develop youth talent in the county.

In a bid to enhance the reading culture, the county administration plans to upgrade library facilities.

The event was attended by the Deputy Governor, MCAs, senior officials from both national and county governments,students, teachers and other stakeholders.

21/11/2024

The Department of Youth and Sports facilitated a learning institution mentorship and leadership training programme at KMTC,Mandera campus.

The progamme touches on various topics such as drug and substance abuse, effective leadership skills, performance drilling in academics, creativity and innovative skills.

The event was presided over by the CCO Youth and Sports Abdiwahab Mohamed in the company of the CCO Women Empowerment and Affirmative Action Farhiya Ali, CCO Culture, Tourism and Library Services Hamdi Ahmed, the College administration led by the college principal, the Directorate and team from Pan African Youth Leadership Initiative.

20/11/2024

The County Government of Mandera has initiated fresh efforts to grow own source revenue to avail more resources for development.

To guide the process, H.E. Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif has engaged a team of experts from Ecocapp Capital Ltd, an advisory firm led by former Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Murithi.

The team has registered great success in other similar assignments in Homa Bay, Laikipia, Nyamira, and Kisumu counties.

Today, the Ecocapp team presented a summary of the findings in the own source revenue diagnostic report for Mandera County.

In a productive session attended by H.E. Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif, Deputy Governor H.E. Dr Ali Maalim, County Executive Committee Members, County Chief Officers, Directors and other senior officials, the presentations outlined ways to enhance own source revenue, focusing on service delivery as a key driver of revenue collection.

Additionally, new revenue targets were set for all the ministries and relevant departments, with a revenue mobilization exercise across all sub-counties identified as a way of meeting set targets.

19/11/2024

World Toilet Day, marked annually on November 19, raises awareness about the global challenge of inadequate access to toilets affecting billions of people. It aims to educate and inspire action on the life-saving impact of proper sanitation and toilet facilities in line with SDG 6.2.

On World Toilet Day, Lulis village in Banisa Sub-County hosted a vibrant event to highlight the critical role of sanitation in promoting health, peace, and dignity. The event brought together key stakeholders, including National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs), County Administrators, the County and Sub-County Health Management Teams (CHMT and SCHMT), Public Health Officers (PHOs), CHPs and communities in observing the day.

In his address, the County PHO Mr. Hassan Ali emphasized the direct link between proper sanitation and health, noting that access to safe toilets not only prevents disease but also promotes a sense of security and peace in communities.

Currently, 58 villages in Mandera are implementing Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) and more than 70% have made progress on the road to open defecation free (ODF) status.

Lulis is one such village that has certified 80 out of 110 households to have constructed new toilets in the last two months, showcasing the community's commitment to achieving open defecation-free (ODF) status.

The event, which was supported by RACIDA, concluded with a call to action for sustained efforts in improving sanitation across Banisa Sub-County and Mandera County, reinforcing that safe toilets are a cornerstone of health, dignity, and peace.

The event was supported through the Hanaano program, which is implemented by RACIDA in partnership with Concern Worldwide and funded by Irish Aid.

14/11/2024

The Department of Fire and Rescue Services is among the recipients of the Africa Fire Mission Fire Prevention Awards 2024.

The Department was recognized for the unwavering commitment to enhancing fire safety and prevention measures within Mandera County.

12/11/2024

The Department of Environment and Climate Change successfully concluded the site handover of projects funded through the Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme in Mandera West and Kiliwehiri sub-counties. The projects handed over include:

1. Construction of a Community Veterinary Drug Store in Takaba town. Key components include a cooling system and solarization to ensure effective climate control and energy efficiency.

2. Construction of a Modern Slaughterhouse in Takaba town. The components include a main slaughterhouse structure, slab area, security house, 50m³ underground water tank, 10m³ elevated water tank, pumping system, twin toilets, manure and hide sheds, condemnation pit, solar hot water system, two blood tanks and the planting of 250 trees.

3. Integrated Water Supply System for Kiliweheri town. It comprises of a 20m³/hr composite filtration unit, a 225m³ clear water tank, perimeter fencing for the pan and treatment works, electromechanical systems at both intake and treatment locations, a 24m³ backwash tank, two pump houses, infiltration galleries and sump well, water supply office, twin toilets, connections for 300 households, a 50m³ elevated steel tank, a rising main and distribution pipeline, and planting of 200 trees.

The handover ceremony was attended by the County Chief Officer for Environment and Climate Change, Sub-county Administrators, National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs), Engineers from Departments of Irrigation, Water, and Public Works, Department of Veterinary Services, Members of the County Climate Change Unit, Ward Climate Change Planning Committees, and community representatives.

Contractors were formally handed the sites and encouraged to uphold quality standards and adhere to the specified timelines in the project agreements.

11/11/2024

LAFEY SUB-COUNTY HOSPITAL ACHIEVES HISTORIC MILESTONE

Following the upgrading and refurbishment of the Lafey sub-county level 4 referral hospital, the first caesarean operation was successfully carried out last night.
Both the mother and male infant are in stable condition.

On the 28th of October, 2024, Banisa level 4 sub-county referral hospital achieved a similar milestone, with an emergency caesarean operation successfully carried out for the first time.

Banisa and Lafey are situated in border areas with critical complex obstetric referrals. With these improvements, both hospitals are now equipped and positioned to serve as a hub and referral points to all the primary health care facilities within the two sub-counties, as well as neigbouring cross-border communities from Somalia and Ethiopia.

The improvement of health care facilities is geared towards reducing cases of referrals, which remains a priority in the transformative health agenda of H.E. Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif.

The County Government of Mandera remains focused on the provision of accessible, affordable, and quality health care services across the county.

10/11/2024

The Department of Environment and Climate Change successfully conducted the first phase of site handovers for projects funded under the Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme, with support from the World Bank, partners, and county contributions. The projects handed over include:

1. Integrated Ecosystem Restoration at Lafey Girls and Lafey Boys Secondary Schools. The project includes solarizing two boreholes, construction of two 10m³ elevated water tanks, installation of water distribution pipes with hydrants for tree watering and planting of 2,000 trees.

2. Rehabilitation of Wardgudud Borehole. Upgrades include replacing draw pipes with 2.5-inch GPC pipes, installing a higher-capacity submersible pump, solarizing the borehole, and fencing the solar area with chain-link fencing.

3. Ecosystem Restoration at Elwak Baraza Park. Components include constructing and equipping a shallow well with a solar-powered submersible pump, building an elevated concrete water tank with a storage area, constructing a 30m3 underground water tank, installing irrigation hydrants, planting 1,500 trees and providing sustainability training for the Ward Climate Change Planning Committees (WCCPCs).

4. Firefighting Equipment Installation at Elwak Regional Market. This involves constructing an elevated concrete water tank and installing 10 fire extinguishers.

5. Construction of a Veterinary Drug Store in Elwak Town. This facility will serve the livestock population of Mandera South Constituency.

The handover ceremony was presided over by the County Chief Officer for Environment and Climate Change Madam Sahara Adow, accompanied by members of the County Climate Change Unit (CCU), County Engineers, School Management Teams, Sub-county Administration, Elwak Municipality Management, Lafey Ward Climate Change Planning Committee (WCCPC), and other stakeholders.
The contractors formally accepted the sites, committing to deliver quality work within the agreed timelines.

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