Mandera
Mandera and Marsabit counties are severely hit by drought, endangering residents' lives and livestock due to water and pasture shortages. Mandera Commissioner James Chacha states the situation is worsening, with about 300,000 people affected. The county government is distributing water but demands exceed available resources.
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Banisa town in Mandera County was unusually crowded last week due to a by-election for MP held on Thursday. Many visitors lacked accommodation, resorting to churches and police stations. Supporters and voters arrived from distant areas like Busia and inland Mandera.