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Saturday, November 6, 2021

Man sentenced to life in prison for defiling a minor in Mandera

Eric November 06, 2021 0

A man, Adan Ibrahim, has been jailed for life for defiling an 11-year-old girl in Mandera County.

He appeared before Mandera Senior Resident Magistrate Kimani Mukabi who delivered the verdict.

A report from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) clarified that the verdict was based on the evidence of two witnesses even though it was reported that a police file was missing.

The court heard that on the fateful day, the girl's mother had contracted Ibrahim to construct a food rack in her house and when she got back to the house, she found her daughter unconscious.

The report read, "The girl said the man had applied something on her nose before defiling her."

According to the prosecution which was led by State Counsel Patrick Onjoro, the accused had threatened the girl’s father and Ibrahim’s request for bond needed to be canceled.

In his ruling, Magistrate Mukabi pointed out that interference with prosecution witnesses in the county makes it difficult to prosecute sexual offences cases.

Mandera Finance CEC succumbs to Covid-19

Mandera

Eric March 19, 2021 0

Mandera Finance and Economic Planning Ibrahim Barrow has succumbed to coronavirus.

Mandera Governor Ali Roba has confirmed the news, eulogizing him as a dedicated staff who" transformed financial management at the county with very special commitment to deliver results, "

Governor Roba urged Mandera residents to adhere to Ministry of Health protocols on Covid-19.

" Covid-19 is real, please help us manage it by taking personal responsibility."

Drought crisis instigate conflict in Mandera

Mandera

Eric March 17, 2021 0

The drought crisis in Mandera County has pushed monkeys to attack humans as they are also in search of food and water.

The drought which has lasted about a year is now causing fierce competition for survival between the residents and wild animals.

More than 200,000 people live in the county which is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis.

Causing panic among residents, monkeys and baboons living at the top of the hilly mountains of Takaba have now moved to the nearby villages in search of water and food.

Amran Hussein, a resident lamented, “Nyani wanatusumbua saa ile kuna ukame hapa…wanatunyang’anya chakula…saa zingine wanakuja jioni, saa zingine saa saba.”

Mandera Water CEC Mohammed Ali said that the monkeys and baboons are suffering because of lack of food such that they attack and harm women and children.

Crops in the area have withered due to the lack of rainfall and dry water pans.

The residents are calling on the national and county governments to drill additional boreholes and construct other water pans to cater for both residents and animals.

Suspected Al-Shabaab Militants destroy newly-built Police Station in Mandera

Mandera

Eric December 15, 2020 0

Suspected Al-Shabaab militants on Monday night attacked and destroyed a newly-built police station in Borehole 11, Mandera County. There were no casualties reported.

Reports indicate that heavy explosions and gunshots rented the air as the militants destroyed the security offices.

In photos shared on social media by locals, the newly built "house" was reduced to rubbles.

Local authorities have launched a probe into the incident.

The attacks are common in the area with several phone masts having been destroyed in the recent past. A number of people including police officers have also lost their lives in similar attacks.

Locals continue to urge the government to beef up security in the area.