14/06/2026
Mandera Municipality Citizen Fora & Public Participation.
Mandera Municipality today successfully convened a Citizen Forum and Public Participation Meeting aimed at fostering inclusive governance and strengthening collaboration between the Municipality and the residents it serves.
The forum was attended by the Municipal Board Chairman, Board Members, the Municipal Manager, Municipality staffs, representatives from various government departments, community leaders, religious leaders, women, youth, persons with disabilities, business owners, and residents from across the municipality.
During the session, the Municipal Manager provided a comprehensive briefing on the Municipality’s ongoing programs, achievements, challenges, and planned development initiatives. Municipality staffs also presented updates on key service delivery areas and engaged participants in discussions on improving municipal operations.
Key issues discussed included environmental sanitation, waste management, drainage improvement, urban planning, public infrastructure, revenue collection, greening initiatives, and strategies to enhance service delivery across the Municipality. Participants freely shared their views, concerns, and recommendations, which will inform future planning and decision-making processes.
The forum reaffirmed the Municipality’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and meaningful public participation. Stakeholders emphasized the importance of continued collaboration between residents, Municipality staffs, and leadership in driving sustainable development and improving the quality of life for all citizens.
The Municipal Board Chairman expressed appreciation to all participants for their active engagement and valuable contributions, noting that citizen feedback remains essential in shaping responsive and people-centered governance.
Mandera Municipality extends its sincere gratitude to H.E. Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif for his continued support, visionary leadership, and commitment to strengthening local governance and urban development across the county.
Together, we can build a cleaner, safer, more organized, and prosperous Mandera Municipality for present and future generations.