Frontier Counties Development Council

Frontier Counties Development Council We are a catalyst for sustainable socio-economic development in the 10 FCDC member counties.

Building Peace Through Dialogue The Range Program continues to support the ongoing Moran-to-Moran Peace Dialogue, an imp...
22/08/2026

Building Peace Through Dialogue

The Range Program continues to support the ongoing Moran-to-Moran Peace Dialogue, an important community-led initiative bringing people together to promote reconciliation, understanding and peaceful coexistence.
The dialogue activities were held on Friday in Merrile and continued yesterday at Lontolio, Laisamis Sub-County. These engagements provide an important platform for communities to openly discuss issues, strengthen relationships and find peaceful solutions to challenges affecting them.

We believe lasting peace is built through dialogue, trust and collective action. The Range Program remains committed to supporting community-led efforts that strengthen peace and social cohesion.

Strong foundations for every child begin with collective action.Together with the Aga Khan University Institute for Huma...
19/08/2026

Strong foundations for every child begin with collective action.
Together with the Aga Khan University Institute for Human Development (AKU-IHD), we participated in the inception meeting of the Mandera County Early Childhood Development (ECD) Technical Working Group (TWG)—an important step towards strengthening coordinated, multisectoral action for the survival, development and well-being of children.

The day-long meeting brought together key stakeholders to validate and adopt the TWG’s Terms of Reference, with a few amendments, while examining the key challenges affecting children’s holistic development. Discussions focused on child and social protection, food security and nutrition, education and other essential social services, with priorities identified for short-, medium- and long-term action.

The commitment of the County Government was particularly encouraging. Hon. Mumtaz Bishar and Hon. Bashir Ibrahim, CECMs for Health and Education respectively, committed to facilitating the formalisation of the TOR through the County Executive Committee, giving the TWG the institutional mandate to coordinate action and strengthen accountability for ECD across the county.

Later, we paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Mohamed Adan Khalif, Governor of Mandera County, to brief him on the ECD journey across the Frontier Counties and our partnership with AKU-IHD.

This journey has evolved from strengthening the FCDC Education Sector Forum and elevating ECD as a regional priority, to conducting a region-wide ECD Baseline Survey, developing the FCDC ECD Strategic Plan 2025–2030, and now moving into implementation through the establishment and operationalisation of ECD TWGs in four pilot counties, including Mandera.

The TWGs will serve as practical platforms to identify and prioritise children’s needs, align government and partner efforts, mobilise resources and strengthen accountability for implementation.

Governor Khalif acknowledged the importance of investing in ECD as the foundation of human development, particularly as growing settlements continue to stretch public services and resources. He also highlighted investments in free secondary education through the Elimu kwa Wote Scheme and other pro-poor interventions, underscoring the importance of strengthening the foundations upon which these investments ultimately depend.

Prof. Amina Abubakar of AKU-IHD and our CEO, Dr. Idle O. Farah, expressed appreciation to the County Government for its collaboration and leadership, and to the TWG members for their commitment to advancing the ECD agenda.

This is more than the establishment of a committee. It is about building a shared architecture for giving every child a strong start in life—through coordinated action, evidence-informed priorities, sustained investment and collective accountability.

When we strengthen the foundations of childhood, we strengthen the future of our communities and our region.

Strengthening Partnerships for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development On 12 August, the Frontier Counties Develo...
14/08/2026

Strengthening Partnerships for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development

On 12 August, the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) held a productive engagement with GOPA MetaMeta to exchange experiences, reflect on lessons from previous engagements, and explore opportunities for future collaboration.

The meeting provided an opportunity for both teams to discuss GOPA MetaMeta’s experience and expertise in key areas including flood and drought management, climate resilience, landscape management, green infrastructure, and sustainable water and land management.

The teams also reflected on lessons learned from previous engagements, highlighting the importance of knowledge sharing, technical expertise, locally driven solutions, and strong partnerships in addressing the climate and environmental challenges facing communities across Kenya’s frontier counties.

The engagement brought together Theophilus Kioko, Deputy Director Kenya, GOPA MetaMeta; Nancy Kadenyi, Natural Resources Management Specialist, GOPA MetaMeta; Dr. Idle O. Farah, CEO, FCDC; Abdirahman Abass, LSS Programme Manager; Lembara Saiyana, RANGE Programme Manager; Abdullahi Maalim, Education Sector Lead; and Abdullahi Atosh, Finance and Administration Manager.

The discussions reaffirmed the value of collaboration in strengthening community resilience, promoting sustainable natural resource management, improving water and land management, and supporting climate adaptation initiatives.

FCDC looks forward to building on this engagement and identifying practical areas of collaboration that can translate shared knowledge and experience into meaningful impact for communities across the frontier counties.

Together, through strong partnerships and shared expertise, we can build more resilient communities and sustainable landscapes. 🌱💧

The operationalization of the Wajir Full Primary Community Digital Hub marks another important milestone in our collecti...
06/08/2026

The operationalization of the Wajir Full Primary Community Digital Hub marks another important milestone in our collective efforts to democratize access to digital learning and ensure that no learner is left behind in Kenya's digital transformation journey.

During the August school holiday, the Hub has opened its doors to out-of-school youth, providing them with practical digital skills that will enhance their educational, employment, and lifelong learning opportunities.

This achievement has been made possible through the visionary leadership of the school's Head of Institution, Mr. Ibrahim Ali Mohamed, who has mobilized local expertise by engaging Mr. Mohamed Ali—an accomplished ICT trainer with extensive experience in establishing computer training centres. He is working alongside the school's ICT Champion, Mr. Shariff Abdiwahab Issack, to mentor the inaugural cohort of learners and equip them with the foundational digital competencies needed to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world.

Today's session was particularly inspiring. Young men and women, including learners with hearing impairment, actively participated in a practical lesson on creating tables in Microsoft Word. Their enthusiasm and determination reaffirm that when opportunity is made accessible, ability knows no barriers.

Through the UNICEF-supported Last Mile Connectivity of Schools (LMCS) Programme, we are partnering with Wajir Full Primary School to ensure that the Community Digital Hub serves not only school learners but also the wider community during school holidays and other off-school periods. This model demonstrates how public education infrastructure can be leveraged to bridge the digital divide, particularly for children and youth who would otherwise be unable to access computer training due to financial constraints.

As Kenya accelerates its digital agenda, community digital hubs such as this one will play an increasingly vital role in advancing digital inclusion, promoting equity, and preparing young people with the skills required to participate meaningfully in the knowledge economy.

We commend the Ministry of Education, the Teachers Service Commission, the ICT Authority, UNICEF, and the management of Wajir Full Primary School for their steadfast commitment to this shared vision.

Together, we are creating pathways for inclusive learning, empowering communities, and building a future where every child and young person has the opportunity to develop the digital skills needed to succeed.

DIGITAL LITERACY BOOTCAMP CONCLUDES WITH YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IN WAJIRThe Digital Literacy Bootcamp officially came to a cl...
05/08/2026

DIGITAL LITERACY BOOTCAMP CONCLUDES WITH YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IN WAJIR

The Digital Literacy Bootcamp officially came to a close today at School after successfully training 200 out-of-school youth on the final day of the programme.

The youth participated in practical sessions on foundational digital skills, online safety, employability, entrepreneurship, and responsible use of technology, equipping them with essential competencies needed to thrive in today's digital economy.

The week-long initiative reached a total of 800 beneficiaries, including 600 junior school learners and 200 out-of-school youth, reflecting a shared commitment to promoting digital inclusion and preparing young people for future opportunities.

Implemented by the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) in partnership with the Ministry Of Education, Kenya (MOE) , Teacher's Service Commission (TSC) KENYA, UNICEF Kenya , Raspberry Pi Foundation , The Action Foundation (TAF) , and Kenya Connect , the bootcamp sought to bridge the digital skills gap and empower youth with the knowledge required to succeed in education, employment, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Organizers described the programme as a significant milestone in advancing digital literacy in , expressing optimism that the skills acquired will enable participants to become confident digital citizens and active contributors to their communities.

Wajir Girls Secondary School buzzed with a different kind of energy this week — the sound of young minds discovering wha...
04/08/2026

Wajir Girls Secondary School buzzed with a different kind of energy this week — the sound of young minds discovering what's possible. Today marked the successful conclusion of the student phase of the Digital Literacy Bootcamp, capping three transformative days that reached 600 learners drawn from junior schools across Wajir Town.

This was never just about screens and software. At its heart, the bootcamp set out to cultivate something deeper: a spirit of innovation, creativity, leadership, and responsible digital citizenship in a generation poised to inherit an increasingly connected world.

Through hands-on, interactive sessions, students didn't just learn about technology — they learned to see it as a tool. They explored how digital skills can solve real-life challenges, deepen learning, and unlock opportunities that were once out of reach.

Perhaps most powerfully, the programme became a meeting point. Learners from different schools came together to collaborate, exchange ideas, and learn from one another — building not just digital fluency, but community. Alongside core skills, students were introduced to online safety, digital literacy fundamentals, and pathways to future careers.

With the student phase now complete, focus turns to the final chapter: tomorrow, 5th August 2026, the same venue will welcome 200 out-of-school youth, extending this wave of digital empowerment beyond classroom walls and ensuring no young person in Wajir is left behind.
This bootcamp stands as a testament to the power of partnership — brought to life through the collective commitment of FCDC, the Ministry of Education, TSC, UNICEF, the Raspberry Pi Foundation, The Action Foundation, and Kenya Connect. Together, they are equipping Wajir's youth not just to navigate a digital future, but to lead it.

Today marks an exciting milestone as we launched a four-day Digital Literacy Bootcamp for 600 learners and 200 out-of-sc...
02/08/2026

Today marks an exciting milestone as we launched a four-day Digital Literacy Bootcamp for 600 learners and 200 out-of-school youth at Wajir Girls Secondary School—a powerful collaboration between the Ministry of Education, TSC, UNICEF, Raspberry Pi Foundation, The Action Foundation, Kenya Connect, and the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC).

Day One brought together the first cohort of 200 learners from Catholic, Volunteer, Gotade, ICF, Wajir Girls, AMA, and Barwaqo Girls and Primary Schools. Through engaging, hands-on learning, participants explored the fundamentals of digital devices and computer operations before taking their first steps into coding with Scratch and Scratch Pathways. More than just learning technology, they began developing the creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that will prepare them for the opportunities of the digital age.

Over the next three days, additional cohorts comprising learners from junior schools and out-of-school youth will join the bootcamp as we continue advancing digital inclusion and expanding access to quality digital skills in Kenya's frontier counties. Every session is another step towards bridging the digital divide and ensuring that geography is never a barrier to opportunity.

Our sincere appreciation goes to our outstanding national trainers, Mr. Patrick Munguti and Mr. Brian Mbuvi, and to the dedicated school-based ICT Champions whose passion, commitment, and leadership made today's successful launch possible. Your efforts are helping shape a digitally empowered generation.

Here's to four inspiring days of learning, innovation, creativity, and digital empowerment as we unlock the potential of Wajir's young people—one learner at a time.

Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC), through the , in partnership with the Regional Pastoralist Peace Link (RP...
29/07/2026

Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC), through the , in partnership with the Regional Pastoralist Peace Link (RPPL), is supporting the implementation of the flagship Peace Ultra Marathon Initiative (PUMI) 5th edition 2026- an innovative sports-for-peace platform that uses sport, dialogue, culture, and community engagement to strengthen social cohesion, prevent conflict, and promote peaceful coexistence among pastoralist communities.

The three-day programme, taking place in Kipsing, Oldonyiro Ward, Isiolo County, has commenced with Day One community peace dialogues under the acacia trees, bringing together communities that have historically experienced conflict and resource-based tensions to engage in constructive dialogue, rebuild trust, foster reconciliation, and strengthen relationships for lasting peace. The programme will also feature the Peace Ultra Marathon, cultural performances, youth engagement, and peace messaging, creating shared experiences that unite pastoralists communities around a common vision of peaceful coexistence and resilience.

29/07/2026

Frontier Counties Development Council is proud to be part of the Marathon in Isiolo
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