Mandera Youth Assembly

MANDERA COUNTY HAS A LEADERSHIP/DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY PROBLEM AND NOT A RESOURCE PROBLEM

Look at the total figure of 202 Billion that Mandera County recieved between 2013 to 2025. That is all funds recieved combined from Devolution Share, CDF for each of the 6 Constituencies in Mandera County and Donor Fund's from multiple Donor Agencies.

Which now brings us that what we have in Mandera County same as the other counties in Northern Kenya is a Leadership/Development Priority problem and NOT a resource problem. The resources are there to sort out the Development Gaps of our people but are instead used for the wrong purposes as the masses suffer self inflicted marginalisation by their own leaders and decision makers. The era of crying about Marginalisation ended in March 2013 when Devolved System of Governance started.

THE BIG QUESTION:- Does the Kshs. 202 Billion in Funds recieved in Mandera County by the Mandera County Government and the CDF of the 6 Constituencies from 2013 to 2025 reflect on the ground?...

Congratulations to Hon. Ahmed Maalim Hassan (Engineer Barre) the newly elected MP of Banissa Constituency

I hereby take this opportunity to congratulate Hon. Ahmed Maalim Hassan (Engineer Barre) on taking the oath of office as the new Member of Parliament for Banissa Constituency. His swearing-in marks a joyous and pivotal moment for the constituency.

This victory is particularly significant. For nearly two years the people of Banissa navigated a challenging period without direct parliamentary representation following the untimely passing of the dedicated former MP Hon. Kullow Maalim Hassan in April 2023. His death left a void in the 13th Parliament and stalled crucial development projects and initiatives that would have changed many lives.

By securing a decisive mandate in the 27th November 2025 by-election you have answered the community's call for leadership. The people of Banissa Constituency have placed in you to champion their interests in Nairobi. Your journey to this seat demonstrates remarkable resilience overcoming legal challenges to secure your candidacy. As you begin your term the focus now turns to the future In Shaa Allah.

The vast and mountainous Banissa Constituency which is a key part of Mandera County bordering Ethiopia has immense potential. Its economy like much of the county is anchored in pastoralism and the people look to you to advocate for their unique needs regarding development, security and support for their livelihoods In Shaa Allah.

Congratulations once again Hon. Engineer Barre. May your tenure be fruitful and bring progress and sustainable development for the people of Banissa constituency In Shaa Allah.

Best wishes in the new leadership role that comes with immense responsibilities and huge expectations. May Allah ease it for you and grant you the wisdom and the blessings to lead Banissa Constituency to better days and a better future for it's people In Shaa Allah.

BY: Abdiaziz Haji Ismail (Mzalendo)
Youth Senator - Mandera County
Founder/President - Mandera Youth Assembly

URGENT NOTICE:- SHORT TERM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ASSIGNMENT IN MANDERA COUNTY

An opportunity for experienced Business Development, Skills Development and Youth Empowerment Trainers who are required for a Short Term Assignment (1 Week role) covering all the 30 Electoral Wards of Mandera County.

The Deadline to send updated CV's and Recommendation Letters (if any are available) is 5PM on Thursday 23rd October 2025 In Shaa Allah. All pertaining details in the attached Poster.

CONTINOUS VOTER REGISTRATION 2025 (CVR): URGING POTENTIAL FIRST TIME VOTERS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ONGOING VOTER REGISTRATION EXERCISE AND PARTICIPATE IN PLAYING A KEY ROLE AS VOTERS IN THE UPCOMING 2027 GENERAL ELECTIONS

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has resumed the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise across Kenya and aims to register an estimated 6 Million new voters. The IEBC particularly targeting young people who have recently turned 18 ahead of the 2027 General Election. The exercise began on Monday 29th September 2025.

I hereby urge the youth of Mandera County who are residents within Mandera County or living in other parts of the country where they are studying or working especially those who are not registered voters to make every possible effort to register as voters and shape the democratic processes in the upcoming General Elections in August 2027 - In Shaa Allah.

The ongoing Continuous Voter Registration 2025 (CVR) provides several services including new voter registration, transfer of voter registration to a new polling station or constituency and correction/update of voter details.

Where to register: Registration is taking place at the IEBC Constituency offices across all the 290 Constituencies.

NB: So far there are reports that indicate a low turnout in the first week of the registration exercise in many parts of the country. The IEBC has acknowledged this challenge. Many potential voters including youth have pointed out that requiring people to travel to constituency offices is a significant barrier.

There are calls for the IEBC to devolve the ongoing voter registration exercise further to Ward levels or other more accessible locations to improve large scale participation which will possibly happen during the Mass Voter Registration exercise end of 2026 - In Shaa Allah.





BY: Abdiaziz Haji Ismail (MZALENDO)
Youth Senator - Mandera County
Founder/President - Mandera Youth Assembly

KENYA 🇰🇪 VS MADAGASCAR 🇲🇬 IN THE HISTORIC QUARTER-FINALS OF CHAN 2025

It is a historic match. Cheering on our beloved Harambee Stars of Kenya to glory...

INALILAAHI WAINA ILEEYHI RAJICUUN. KULLU NAFSIIN DAIQATUL MAUT (Every soul on earth shall eventually taste death).

Today morning we woke up to the sad new of the passing on of Mzee Ali Abdinoor the father of our good brother and dear friend Jabir Ali Abdinoor (Executive Secretary - Mandera Youth Assembly). The late Mzee Ali Abdinoor passed on in Mandera Town earlier today.

On behalf of the Mandera Youth Assembly we share our sincere condolences and deepest sympathies with Jabir and the entire Mzee Ali Abdinoor family at this difficult period of grief and mourning.

May Allah rest the soul of the departed in Jannatul Firdows and grant Sabaar and Imaan to the entire family. AMIIN YAA ALLAH..

Call for Applications for Skills Training - NYOTA Project funded by World Bank

The World Bank funded NYOTA Project call for application for Skills Training is now officially open. The Mandera Youth Assembly urges all eligible youth in Mandera County to apply before the deadline of 15th August 2025 Godwillingly.

This is a golden opportunity for our young people across the entire Kenya to get first hand On-the-Job Experience (Workplace Learning) from industry experts.

The search for the Shawwal moon. This is the setup at the Tabuk Observatory the last place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where the sun sets.

BREAKING: The National Senate of Kenya has voted to impeach H.E. Rigathi Gachagua the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya. Senators found him guilty on 5 out of 11 grounds brought against him by the National Assembly. Interesting times in Kenya's political space.

CONGRATULATIONS TO HON. NIMO SHEIKH ABDIKADIR ON HER ELECTION AS THE VICE-CHAIR OF THE COMMONWEALTH YOUTH COUNCIL (C*C)

This is a historical achievement for the brilliant and bold heroine from Northern Kenya. Hon. Nimo Sheikh scaled the ladders of student leadership and fought her way to the Presidency of the Multimedia University Student Council. She is an inspirational of leadership and an advocate for young people in leadership spaces.

Congratulations to Hon. Nimo Sheikh on her election as the Commonwealth Youth Council Vice-Chair for Inclusion and Engagement. The Mandera Youth Assembly applauds Hon. Nimo Sheikh on this leadership role and wishes her the very best of luck in the mandate ahead. Best wishes Hon. Nimo.