Mandera County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

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. Its neighbouring counties are Wajir, Ethiopia, Somalia. Mandera main economic activities are Pastoralism, livestock trade, irrigation, commerce.

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31   Wards 116   Primary Schools 6   Constituencies 19   Senior Schools 15   TVET Colleges 0   Universities 67   Clinics 28   Dispensaries 247   Health Centers 5   Hospitals 0   SHGs 0   Tour Guides/Drivers 0   Tour Operators 0   Accomodations 463   Polling Centers 217,030   Voters

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
Area
25,942 km²
Sub-counties
6
Capital
Mandera

01 · Learning

Education

Mandera County

Statistics

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

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Arabia Girls Secondary School

Arabia · Public · Girls

Malka - Roqa Primary School

Malka-roqa · Public · Mixed

Takaba Primary School

Takaba · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

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02 · Wellbeing

Health

Mandera County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
67
Health Centres
247
Dispensaries
28
Hospitals
5

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Bulla Mpya Nursing Home

township, township · Mandera East

Rainbow Medical Clinic

Township, Township · Mandera East

Takaba District Hospital

Takaba, Takaba · Mandera West

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

Kevin Kamau Kombo

Agent · Kenya

Old Boma Limited T/A Saruni Samburu

Eco-lodges · Garissa

Humphrey NgAngA Gitau

Tour Guide Driver ·

Latest Business News

Live · Google News

    Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:45:00 GMT
    Moldovan firm erases leaked Odingas, Kenyattas’ dealings - Business Daily

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT
    Dangote Cement shelves London listing, blames market conditions - The EastAfrican

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:15:13 GMT
    State Warns Businesses of Ksh10 Million Fine in New Crackdown - Kenyans.co.ke

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:30:00 GMT
    When zero debt becomes a dangerous number in business - The Standard

04 · Development

Development

Mandera County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
0
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Islamic African Relief Agency

Non-Profit · Kenya

Stitching Why Not?

Non-Profit · Kenya

The Africa Social And Solidarity Economy Organization (Africoop)

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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    Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:57:31 GMT
    Kenya: African Development Bank commits $150 million to expand financing for small businesses - African Development Bank Group

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:51:10 GMT
    Kenya ramps up food safety through Sh760M national Codex plan - Kenya News Agency

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:13:46 GMT
    The Managing Director of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), Mr Moses Wekesa and Ndia Member of Parliament George Kariuki lead the members of the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure on a site inspection visit of - Facebook

    Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:54:12 GMT
    Kenya turns to cooperatives to transform agriculture - Sacco Review

05 · Politics

Politics

Mandera County

Statistics

Constituencies
6
Wards
31
Polling Centers
463
Voters
217,030

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Gubatu Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Takaba · Mandera West · Mandera

Karsa Dima Mobile - Polling Center/Station

Gither · Mandera West · Mandera

Kamor Primary School - Polling Center/Station

Bulla Mpya · Mandera East · Mandera

Latest Political News

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    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