A recent surge in Al Shabaab attacks across Mandera, Wajir, and Garissa counties has forced security agencies to reconsider their strategies.

• Mandera recorded the highest number of incidents with nine, followed by Garissa (four) and Wajir (two) in July.
• The attacks, including a recent explosion that injured 10 people, are attributed to increased movement and infiltration by suspected militants.
• Security officials and local leaders are concerned about porous borders, local recruitment, and spillover from operations in Somalia's Jubaland State.