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Mandera County

Mandera County is headquartered in Mandera, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Banissa, Lafey, Mandera East, Mandera North, Mandera South, Mandera West and its neighbouring counties are Wajir, Ethiopia, Somalia. Mandera main economic activities are Pastoralism, livestock trade, irrigation, commerce.

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7 Sub-Counties 6 Constituencies 31 Wards 113 Locations 164 Sub-Locations

The brief

About Mandera County

Mandera County occupies Kenya's northeastern corner, sharing borders with Ethiopia and Somalia while neighbouring Wajir County. Mandera Town serves as the county headquarters. The county consists mainly of arid plains with seasonal rivers and a hot climate. The population is predominantly Somali, preserving a strong pastoral culture centred on livestock and Islamic traditions. Camels, cattle, goats and sheep dominate the economy alongside cross-border trade with neighbouring countries. Small-scale farming is practiced along river valleys. Mandera has historically been an important meeting point for trade and migration within the Horn of Africa. Recent investments in roads, education, healthcare and water infrastructure continue to strengthen development and regional integration.

Population: 867,457
Male (63%): 547,075
Female (62%): 536,365
Area: 25,942 km²
Sub-counties: 7
Capital: Mandera

Mandera Sub-Counties

Banisa Kotulo Lafey Mandera Central Mandera East Mandera North Mandera West

Mandera County Towns

Banisa El Wak Lafey Mandera Rhamu Takaba

01 · Learning

Education

Mandera County

Statistics

Primary schools: 116
Secondary schools: 19
TVET Colleges: 15
University/Colleges: 0

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Al Fowzan Primary School

Girisa · Public · Mixed

Malka - Roqa Primary School

Malka-roqa · Public · Mixed

Al Furqan Islamic Madrasa Primary School

Elwak South · Private · Mixed

Latest Educational News

Live · Google News

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 Mandera County has commenced the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA), with - Facebook

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:24:07 GMT

Basic Education PS Ololtuaa warns against malpractices as KCSE main exams kicks off - KBC Digital

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Mandera, Marsabit schools face funding gaps as education groups raise alarm - People Daily

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Court awards Sh12m to teachers fleeing Mandera - Daily Nation

02 · Wellbeing

Health

Mandera County

Statistics

Medical Clinics: 67
Health Centres: 247
Dispensaries: 28
Hospitals: 5

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Amal Medical Clinic

Bulla Jamhuri, Bulla Jamhuria · Mandera East

Alnas Medical Clinic

Bulla Mpya, Bulla Mpya · Mandera East

Hareri Dispensary

Hareri, Hareri · Mandera East

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:44:20 GMT

Mandera residents get free eye checkup - Kenya News Agency

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:36:52 GMT

Gunmen kill eight people in Mandera - The Standard Media Group

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Transforming Maternal & Newborn Health: Kenya, UNICEF, and China Launch Lifesaving Initiative in Northeastern Kenya - UNICEF

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Health CS Duale under fire over remarks made in Mandera - The Star, Kenya

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Mandera County

Statistics

Insurance: 12437
Tourism: 0
Investment: 0
Others: 0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Japheth Ochieng Lumwaji

Agent · Kenya

Eunice Nzangi Mwangangi

Agent · Kenya

Elizabeth Nzula Kilonzi

Agent · Kenya

Latest Business News

Live · Google News

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Cross-border commerce: How currency exchange is connecting businesses across three countries in Mandera - The Eastleigh Voice

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Work on Mandera governor’s Nairobi flats halted amid probe - Business Daily

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Hafsa Farah: From IT graduate to Mandera town’s only female taxi driver - Daily Nation

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

World Bank injects Sh71bn into Isiolo–Mandera road corridor - Capital FM Africa

04 · Development

Development

Mandera County

Statistics

PBOs: 15291
SHGs: 0
CBOs: 0
Church: 0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Lifeline Action Foundation - Kenya

Non-Profit · Kenya

Women Initiative Support Network Kenya (Wisenet)

Non-Profit · Kenya

Rafiki Champions Of Education Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

Live · Google News

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Modogashe–Mandera road gets funding boost in Cabinet infrastructure plan - www.the-star.co.ke

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

State Extends Completion Deadline for Multi-Billion 740KM Highway - Kenyans.co.ke

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

State vows timely completion of 740km Isiolo–Mandera highway to boost northern Kenya development - The Eastleigh Voice

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Ruto Directs KDF to Develop Mandera with Ksh900 Million Stadium and Airport - Mjengo Hub

05 · Politics

Politics

Mandera County

Statistics

Constituencies: 6
Wards: 31
Polling Centers: 463
Voters: 217,030

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Ali Ibrahim Centre - Polling Center/Station

Township · Mandera East · Mandera

Alungu Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Alango Gof · Lafey · Mandera

Dara Farma - Polling Center/Station

Ashabito · Mandera North · Mandera

Latest Political News

Live · Google News

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Killed in cold blood: Mandera terror attack that left eight dead - Daily Nation

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:03:55 GMT

Vocal Africa demands justice after Al-Shabaab attack leaves eight dead in Mandera, calls for accountability - The Eastleigh Voice

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Kaluma challenges IEBC over Nairobi-based tallying centre, proposes Mandera or Wajir for 2027 polls - People Daily

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Assare endorsement of Alinoor signals fresh political realignment in Mandera governor race - The Star, Kenya