Mandera County Government has launched a relief food distribution initiative to support vulnerable households across all nine sub-counties.
The program, aimed at enhancing food security and disaster preparedness, seeks to assist over 70,000 households struggling to meet their basic food needs amid worsening climatic conditions.
Flagging off the first batch of relief supplies, Mandera Governor Mohamed Khalif assured residents that the distribution would be swift, transparent, and inclusive.
“I want to assure all residents that this food aid will reach every corner of Mandera County. We are committed to ensuring no one is left behind,” said Governor Khalif.
He also urged non-state actors to collaborate with the county government to provide humanitarian support to affected communities.
Additionally, the governor called on residents to take climate change seriously by adopting sustainable environmental practices.
“I call upon everyone to make environmental conservation a personal responsibility, plant more trees, water the existing ones, and refrain from deforestation and harmful activities that degrade our ecosystem,” he emphasized.
The relief effort comes at a critical time, as parts of Banissa, Mandera North, and Mandera West sub-counties continue to experience acute food shortages and severe climatic challenges.
Mandera County is currently grappling with extreme heat conditions and shifting weather patterns, raising concerns about the well-being of its residents.
The county government remains committed to mitigating the effects of climate change while ensuring food security and resilience for its most vulnerable communities.
