Mandera County joined the rest of the country in marking this year's Madaraka Day celebrations, commemorating Kenya's attainment of internal self-rule on June 1, 1963.
The celebrations, held across various locations in the county, brought together local leaders, government officials, civil servants, elders, women's organizations, and members of the public in a powerful display of unity and patriotism.
This year's Madaraka day message of "let's keep peace" was reverberated among all the county residents.
Mandera County Commissioner Henry Ochako commended the local community for their unity and resilience, highlighting the county's continued progress in sectors such as infrastructure, education, health, and youth empowerment. "Mandera has come a long way.
