By Adan Mohamed - Reporter
December, 7 2025 - Residents of Kobo Village in Lafey Constituency have a reason to celebrate after the county government drilled a new community borehole to support households affected by the prolonged drought.
The initiative comes amid harsh climatic conditions that have severely affected water availability across the constituency.
The borehole is expected to serve more than 2,000 residents and neighbouring villages, offering much-needed relief during this challenging period.
Yunis Abdi, a resident of Kobo Village, expressed his gratitude, recalling the hardship they previously faced in accessing water.
“We used to walk long distances to find water, and the cost was very high because we relied on private boreholes. Sometimes, if we were lucky, we would buy a bowser of water for up to KSh 15,000 just to meet our needs. Now things have changed, and we are truly grateful,” he said.
Another resident, Mohamud Adan, praised the county leadership for prioritising the community’s needs.
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“This borehole will bring great change to Kobo Village. We thank the Governor for responding to our challenges,” he stated.
According to county officials, the government is stepping up efforts to address water scarcity by drilling and equipping 21 emergency boreholes, in addition to equipping nine previously drilled boreholes across drought-affected areas.
Large parts of Lafey, Mandera North, and Mandera West have seen severe depletion of rangelands, forcing livestock to travel long distances in search of pasture.
This has led to reduced milk production, weakened household nutrition, and a sharp drop in livestock value.
The 2025 Long Rains Assessment indicates that Mandera County remains in IPC Phase 3 (crisis-level food insecurity), with about 335,000 residents in need of humanitarian assistance.
