Severe Drought in Mandera Prompts Governor's Appeal for Aid - December 2025

Mandera County Governor Mohamed Khalif has expressed deep concern over a severe drought beginning to impact residents, following a cabinet meeting on the issue. Communities in Mandera are now facing severe challenges, forcing them to rely on extremely strained boreholes for water. With thousands of people affected by the drought, the Governor has issued an urgent appeal for assistance. In response to the crisis, Members of Parliament from North Eastern Kenya are raising urgent concerns and appealing to the government to declare a national disaster.