Mandera county gives Sh3.5m to Bus Park Market fire victims
The Mandera County Government in Kenya has donated Sh3.5 million to traders affected by a recent fire at the Bus Park Market. Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif has pledged to work with the national government to reconstruct the market and restore local livelihoods.
Why it matters
This highlights local government intervention in disaster recovery and the ongoing challenges of urban infrastructure management in regional Kenya.
Mandera Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif flags off new solid waste management equipment for Mandera Municipality /HANDOUT The Mandera County Government has donated Sh3.5 million to traders affected by a fire at Bus Park Market in Mandera Town, as Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif pledged to pursue the reconstruction of the market.
The fire, which occurred on September 22, disrupted businesses and left traders counting losses, prompting the county government to offer financial support to help them recover.
Khalif, accompanied by Deputy Governor Dr Ali Mohamud, met the affected traders to assess the impact of the incident and discuss measures to support their recovery.
The governor said the county would work with the National Government to reconstruct the affected market and enable traders to resume normal business operations.
“We will work closely with the National Government to reconstruct the market and help traders rebuild their businesses and restore their livelihoods,” Khalif said.
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