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Mandera County
Mandera County is the northeasternmost county in Kenya. Its capital and largest town is Mandera. The county is bordered by Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the east and Wajir County to the southwest. According to the 2019 census, the county has a population of 1,200,890 and an area of . The main economic activity in the county is pastoralism, while others include cross-border trade with Ethiopia, artisanal mining, beekeeping, and agriculture along the Dawa River. Geography The county mostly consists of rocky hills, located on a plain that rises from 400m in altitude near El Wak, to 970m near the Ethiopian border. The seasonal Dawa River (also 'Daua River') forms the border between Mandera County and Ethiopia, for about 150 km from the northernmost point of the county up to the Somali border. The river's flood plains are used for cultivating crops. Most of the county has a semi-arid climate. Climate The county has a temperature range between 24C – 42C. Rainfall is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Counties Of Kenya
The Counties of Kenya ( sw, Kaunti za Kenya) are geographical units envisioned by the 2010 Constitution of Kenya as the new units of devolved government that replaced the previous provincial system. The establishment and executive powers of the counties is provided in Chapter Eleven of the Constitution on devolved government, the Constitution's Fourth Schedule and any other legislation passed by the Senate of Kenya concerning counties. The counties are also single-member constituencies for the election of members of parliament to the Senate of Kenya, and special women members to the National Assembly of Kenya. As of 2022, there are 47 counties whose size and boundaries are based on the 47 legally recognized regions established by the 2010 Constitution. Following the re-organization of Kenya's national administration, counties were integrated into a new national administration with the national government posting county commissioners to counties to serve as a collaborative ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atheism
Atheism, in the broadest sense, is an absence of belief in the existence of deities. Less broadly, atheism is a rejection of the belief that any deities exist. In an even narrower sense, atheism is specifically the position that there no deities. Atheism is contrasted with theism, which in its most general form is the belief that at least one deity exists. The first individuals to identify themselves as atheists lived in the 18th century during the Age of Enlightenment. The French Revolution, noted for its "unprecedented atheism", witnessed the first significant political movement in history to advocate for the supremacy of human reason.Extract of page 22 In 1967, Albania declared itself the first official atheist coun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandera West Constituency
Mandera West Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya that was established for the 1966 elections. It is one of six constituencies in Mandera County Mandera County is the northeasternmost county in Kenya. Its capital and largest town is Mandera. The county is bordered by Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the east and Wajir County to the southwest. According to the 2019 census, the county ha .... It has five wards, all electing councillors to the Mandera County Assembly. County Assembly wards in Mandera West Constituency According to the 2009 census: 1. Takaba South Ward County Assembly Ward No.: 0191 County Assembly Ward Name: Takaba south County Assembly Ward Population (Approx.): 42,557 County Assembly Ward Area In Sq. km (Approx.): 1,725.20 County Assembly Ward Description: Comprises Wangai Dahan, Duduble, Bolowle and Didkuro Sub–Locations of Mandera County County Members of Assembly: Hon. Hussein Adan Haji (HAJI HUSKA) (2017-2022) Personal details: Hon. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lafey
Lafey is a town and sub-county in the Mandera County of Kenya. It sits in the northeast part of the country, at the international border with Somalia. Location The town is approximately , north-east of Elwak, the nearest large town. This is approximately , by road, south-west of Mandera, the site of the district headquarters. Lafey is approximately , by road, north-east of Nairobi, the capital and largest city of Kenya. The coordinates of the town are 3°09'03.0"N, 41°11'11.0"E (Latitude:3.150838; Longitude:41.186401). Overview Lafey is the headquarters of Lafey Constituency, in the Kenyan Parliament. It is represented by Hon. Abdi Mude in the Kenya National Assembly. http://www.parliament.go.ke/node/3248 The town is between El Wak, Kenya and Mandera, a distance of about . The road through Lafey, which runs along the border with Somalia, is shorter and much traveled, but is less safe than the main road through Rhamu. Damasa Primary School is in the town of Damasa, along the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banissa
Banissa (also spelled 'Banisa') is a town in Kenya's Mandera County Mandera County is the northeasternmost county in Kenya. Its capital and largest town is Mandera. The county is bordered by Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the east and Wajir County to the southwest. According to the 2019 census, the county ha .... The headquarters of Banissa sub-county are located in the town. References Populated places in Mandera County {{northEasternKE-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takaba, Kenya
Takaba is a town in Mandera County, in northeastern Kenya. According to the 2009 census, the town was the fourth most populous in the county with a population of 21,474. The town has a functional airstrip. The headquarters of Mandera West sub-county are located in Takaba. Takaba is located approximately halfway between the major towns of Moyale and Mandera Mandera ( so, Mandheera) is the capital of Mandera County in the former North Eastern Province of Kenya. It is situated at around , near the borders with Somalia and Ethiopia. Districts Mandera is the capital of the Mandera District. As a whol .... References Populated places in Mandera County {{Kenya-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhamu
Rhamu ( so, Raamo Raaxa) is a town in the Mandera County of Kenya and is the second largest town of the district. It sits across the Dawa River from the town of Sathe in Ethiopia. It is largely populated by the Garre Somali clan co-existing with degoodia. Rhamu is located at the international border between Kenya and Ethiopia. Location Rhamu is located in extreme northeastern Kenya, at the border with Ethiopia, approximately , by road, west of Mandera, where the headquarters of the county are located. This lies approximately , by road, northeast of Nairobi, the capital and largest city in the country. The coordinates of the town are:3°56'15.0"N, 41°13'13.0"E (Latitude:3.937499; Longitude:41.220277). Overview In 1977, the town was the location of what became known as the Rhamu Incident. More recently, in 2014, ethnic conflict erupted between the Degodia and Garre, with some of the combatants coming from neighboring Ethiopia, across the Dawa River. At least twenty people died ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billow Kerow
Billow Kerrow (born 1958, Rhamu) is a Kenyan politician from Mandera County. He served as a Member of Parliament for Mandera Central constituency from 2002 - 2007 and as the first Senator of Mandera county from 2013 - 2017. Billow Kerrow also served as KANU's shadow finance minister in the ninth parliament. He also served as the Chairperson of Standing Committee on Finance, Commerce and Budget in the Senate. In February 2016, Sen. Billow Kerrow replaced Sen. Kipchumba Murkomen as a Member of the Pan-African Parliament The Pan-African Parliament (PAP), also known as the African Parliament, is the legislative body of the African Union. It held its inaugural session in March 2004. The Parliament exercises oversight, and has advisory and consultative powers, ha .... In 2017, Billow Kerrow decided to quit politics after 15 years saying it is "an appropriate time to re-evaluate and move on". References External linksMandera County Government {{DEFAULTSORT:Kerow, Billow Living p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandera North Constituency
Mandera North is a constituency in Kenya. It is one of six constituencies in Mandera County Mandera County is the northeasternmost county in Kenya. Its capital and largest town is Mandera. The county is bordered by Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the east and Wajir County to the southwest. According to the 2019 census, the county ha .... Members of Parliament Wards References Constituencies in Mandera County {{Kenya-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandera South Constituency
Mandera South is a constituency in Mandera County, Kenya. It is one of six constituencies in Mandera County Mandera County is the northeasternmost county in Kenya. Its capital and largest town is Mandera. The county is bordered by Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the east and Wajir County to the southwest. According to the 2019 census, the county ha .... It's wards are . 1. Elwak North ward County Assembly Ward Description: ward Number 0209, Comprises Bula afya and Wante Locations of Mandera County. Member parliament for Mandera south Hon.Mohamed Adan Huka 2013-2017. County Members of Assembly: Hon. Adan Maalim Mohamed (ADAN DYE) (2017-20) 2. Elwak South ward 3. Wargadud ward 4. Shimbir Fatuma ward 5. Kutulo ward Government The current Deputy County Commissioner is Daniel Bundotich. References {{reflist Constituencies in Mandera County Constituencies in North Eastern Province (Kenya) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lafey Constituency
Lafey Constituency is a constituency in Mandera County, Kenya. It is one of six constituencies in the county. The town of Lafey is the capital of the constituency, and is located at around 3°55′N 41°50′E / 3.917°N 41.833°E, near the border with Somalia Somalia, , Osmanya script: 𐒈𐒝𐒑𐒛𐒐𐒘𐒕𐒖; ar, الصومال, aṣ-Ṣūmāl officially the Federal Republic of SomaliaThe ''Federal Republic of Somalia'' is the country's name per Article 1 of thProvisional Constituti .... Area & Location : From the plains of Bambiyaryar, to the fertile strip of Dawa Dubba, to the tips of Gari Hills, mountains to the banks of Dawa River, Lafey Constituency residents are known for their nomadic and pastoralist activities. Lafey constituency is a constituency in North Eastern Province, Kenya. Lafey town is the capital of the constituency. The town is located at around 3°55′N 41°50′E / 3.917°N 41.833°E, near the borders with Ethiopia and Somalia. It is loc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
