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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
4 years
Congratulations to doctors in Mandera County Referral Hospital for successful of operation on a woman with Lithopaedion for 13 years. This is a condition where a pregnant woman carries a dead foetus for a long time. Let's congratulate H.E Capt @aliiroba and his team of doctors.
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
5 years
Mandera Governor @aliiroba today hosted a luncheon for 15 girls top performers who sat the last KSCE examination and awarded a scholarship to study in Turkey. From Medicine, Engineering to many other useful courses Mandera County will immensely benefit from this initiative.
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
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Nothern Kenya to get a complete Tarmac road courtesy of @WorldBankKenya 's Ksh. 120Billion funding. The construction of the road is underway(22% done). It commences from Isiolo Town, goes through Kachuru,Meru County to Modogashe-Wajir -Mandera Towns in North Eastern Kenya.
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
2 years
FCDC Governors today gave a press statement to the media on the emergency stage drought our counties are facing. Calls for the National Government and Development partners to ramp up immediate response and coordinate efforts in the region.
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
2 years
In their first inaugural meeting today the Governors of the FCDC have met to discuss ways of collaborating with the national government and development partners to deepen devolution. The @WorldBankKenya Director Keith Hansen joined us to share their plans for the FCDC.
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
5 years
The final preparation before the bidding for the Isiolo to Mandera road, discussed by @FCDCKenya Governors, @WorldBankKenya , @KeNHAKenya and @TransportKE . Counties to benefit from extra projects in addition the 740km road. @aliiroba @HonAliKorane @GovernorWajir @GovMohamudAli
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
5 years
Did you know that the Ishaqbini Hirola Sanctuary, located in Ijara sub-county, Garissa county, is home to both the critically endangered Hirola Antelope & the only white giraffe in the world? Having birthed a male calf in Feb 2017, mama giraffe is again expectant 😍
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
4 years
Congratulations 🎉🎂!! Marsabit County Assembly today unanimously passed the FCDC Bill into an act. Marsabit joins Mandera, Garissa and Samburu. The Regional Economic Bloc getting stronger as more counties adapt this legislation. @GovMohamudAli @MarsabitGov @WorldBankKenya
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
4 years
Farewell dinner for a special friend of the FCDC family. @sidchat1 has played a crucial role in bringing the FCDC on the table where decisions are made. The Resident Coordinator of the @UnKenya is a man with a big heart and has advocated for reaching out to the furthest first
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
5 years
The new Mandera county headquarters is almost complete. The face of Mandera town will change completely on completion of the county offices. A master plan for a new city will make Mandera z most beautiful city of Northern Kenya. Governor @aliiroba is transforming Mandera County
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
4 years
Pastoralists in Northern Kenya are beginning to feel impact of lower rainfall in Sept-Nov. But when the going gets tough the strong help the weak. In Toricha area in the Chalbi desert of Marsabit County Tumal Orto helps a needy neighbor by giving water to 2 day old calf and a cow
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
5 years
Some of the #magicalkenya visitors you can receive during breakfast at the #SamburuGameReserve . The beauty of nature and peace is one visitors can enjoy. @FCDCKenya encourages Kenyans to tour these beautiful parts of their country. @tunajibu @fhersy @magicalkenya
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
5 years
HAPPENING NOW: The signing of MOU between the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development & Public Works and @FCDCKenya County Governments.
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
4 years
Moyale Sub County is part of Marsabit County a member of the FCDC. We are excited by launch of Moyale One Stop Border Town by President Uhuru Kenya and @AbyAhmedAli Ethiopian PM to increase trade and promote cross border trade between Ethiopia and Kenya. @StateHouseKenya
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
6 years
The Pastoralists Leadership Summit 2019 conference is scheduled for 28th Feb - 3rd March in Garissa. Top issues to be discussed: peace & cohesion; preparation for census, community land protection in the context of mega projects, livestock sector dvt, education. #PLS2019
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
5 years
The @FCDCKenya MCA Women caucus have unanimously elected Ummulkheir Kassim, as their Chairperson. Participation of women in development planning is crucial. Thanks to @USAIDKenya and @DFID for support to this caucus. conference ongoing at @SarovaStanley
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
2 years
Nurse from Marsabit wins the ⁦ @AsterGuardians ⁩ Global Nursing Award. Congratulations ⁦ @QabaleD ⁩ for making Marsabit proud! We celebrate the gems from the North!! ⁦ @KulamoRend ⁩ ⁦ @simba_guleid
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
5 years
#EidMubarak from #FCDCKenya Secretariat through the C.E.O @simba_guleid to all our Muslim brothers, sisters, all people residing in FCDC Counties and all Kenyans in general. May the Almighty grant you Peace, Progress and Prosperity. #EidUlFitr #EidalFitr2019 #Eidmubarak2019
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
5 years
Public participation in Marsabit County taken a notch higher. The Governor @GovMohamudAli and his government receive comments and compliments from young aspiring journalists. What a innovative way of engaging the public. @FCDCKenya delivers. @GovernorNanok @aliiroba @USAIDKenya
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
5 years
Congratulations to @FirstLadyMbt Alamitu Jattani for the award of best First Ladies in Kenya. Keep up Mama Kayo. Award was given by @wibkenya for her exemplary work to assist her people @GovMohamudAli
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
4 years
We are most grateful to @SwissEmbassyKE for the donation of 5,345 set of personal protective equipment to support our frontline workers respond to #COVID19 . Wajir, Garissa, Mandera & Isiolo will benefit from this donation. @WajirCountyKE Health CEC joined us for flag off 1/
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
5 years
Kotela irrigation scheme with sorghum-green gram intercrop. It sits on a 342 acres of Land. 684 households are beneficiaries with each household owning 0.5 acres of farming land. Crops are almost ready @GovernorNanok Photo: @TurkanaPress
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
6 years
We are pleased to be participating in #NationLeadershipForum taking place at the @uonbi . The subject is on terorism, youth anti-radicalisation and internal security and surveillance. @dailynation @ntvkenya @simba_guleid @sidchat1 @aliiroba
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
4 years
The leadership of @PPGKenya and @FCDCKenya today met with Rt. Hon. @RailaOdinga to discuss ways of including issues affecting the ASAL counties into the #BBIReport . The Former Prime Minister promised to ensure BBI does not disadvantage the Pastoralist communities. @aliiroba
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
5 years
Our thoughts are with the people of West Pokot effected by the massive landslides and floods which have caused death & destruction. We appeal to our partners and people of goodwill to support the people of West Pokot during this difficult time. Photos courtesy:
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
5 years
Celebration of Borana Culture at the Bomas of Kenya. @FCDCKenya encourages sharing of this rich culture as a way strengthening peace and cohesion. We thank the leaders,organizers and guests who made it happen. It was a memorable evening. @EugeneLWamalwa @WilliamsRuto @ukuryattani
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
3 years
FCDC is happy to hear that President Uhuru has declared the drought a national disaster. It is refreshing to see the government listening to the voices of the North. @StateHouseKenya @ManderaGovernor @HonAliKorane @AliWerar @EGodhana @MarsabitGov @LamuCountyKe @TurkanaCountyKE
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
6 years
The 1.2 Billion US Dollar project to be launched includes the construction of Isiolo-Mandera Road aimed at improving connectivity in the region.
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
6 years
Of the 5 top Cultural events in Kenya 4 are in the @FCDCKenya counties. 1. Maralal Camel Derby 2. Lamu Festival 3. Shela Hat Contest 4. Lake Turkana Festival Which one have you been to? @EugeneLWamalwa @WPCGovernment @WilliamsRuto @alykhansatchu
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
5 years
Health care is a priority for @FCDCKenya counties. Marsabit has just completed a modern mother and child hospital that will cater for thousands of people. Under the leadership of @GovMohamudAli Marsabit will achieve #UHC @SicilyKariuki @sidchat1
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
7 months
FCDC Governors from Garissa, Lamu, Mandera, Marsabit, Wajir, and West Pokot met to set priorities. Under the Chairmanship of Gov. Mohamud Ali, of Marsabit County, the Governors Agenda Setting session focused on a unified 'FCDC Governors Position Paper'.
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
7 years
ISIOLO GOVERNOR @Governorkuti meets UN Resident Coordinator and @UNDPKenya Resident Representative @sidchat1 to discuss on collaborative efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage in Kenya Counties. #SDG 3: #HealthForAll @simba_guleid @iofarah
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
3 years
The FCDC MCA Women Caucus & CECMs Gender met in Isiolo to draft FCDC Gender Socio-Economic Devment Bill to safeguard and support women's livelihoods in all sectors in our member counties. The bill builds on Girls Improving Resilience through Livelihoods model by @MercyCorpsKe
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
5 years
A reflection and lessons learned from Kenya Devolution Support Programme KDSP funded by @DFID 🇬🇧 at the @UNDPKenya . @FCDCKenya has been identified as an implementing partner for the next phase of KDSP to support devolution. @murathakinuthia
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
5 years
Local tourist in #CHALBI desert Marsabit County. #desertskating is the new sport. What a sight to behold. We encourage our people to visit @FCDCKenya counties and enjoy the beauty and splender of the region rich in culture. @EugeneLWamalwa . Photo courtesy: @Talasowako
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
4 years
SAVE THE DATE Monday 10th Aug 2020, 11AM - 1PM EVENT: Webinar on Homegrown Solutions Towards Inclusive, Innovative and Sustainable Education in the Frontier Counties Join Link @simba_guleid @sidchat1 @HonAliKorane @iofarah
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
5 years
Progress report on #NEDI Projects meeting being chaired by Deputy President @WilliamsRuto . The Governors of @FCDCKenya and Members of Parliament being briefed. So far progress being made. Including Isiolo Mandera road
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
2 years
Catch the Wajir Gubernatorial Debate tomorrow, Sunday 24th July at 4.30-6pm Live on @citizentvkenya and @CODKABULSHADA ! Get to know the aspirants and listen to their plans for @WajirCountyKE with us! @ReinventKenya @SwissEmbassyKE @HSF_Kenya @UKaid @FCDOGovUK
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
6 years
Marsabit Governor @GovMohamudAli delivers his speech at the #UNDAF signing ceremony between Kenya Gvt & UN. Present are Treasury CS @HKRotich Devolution & ASALs CS @EugeneLWamalwa UN's @sidchat1 & @FCDCKenya C.E.O @simba_guleid . #FCDCKenya is a beneficiary of UNDAF
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
4 years
In Soma li language camel herders are called, geeljire . These young, unmarried men make up the geelxir , the group that moves with the camels in isolation from the rest of the clan or the hamlet. Below are Irmaan cows for milking.
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
6 years
Key sectors of focus to steer the much needed development include Water, Health, Education, Infrastructure, Agriculture & Livestock. @FCDCKenya led by the C.E.O Hon. @simba_guleid and Chairman Governor @aliiroba of Mandera is committed towards facilitating this noble process.
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
4 years
Swiss Government always at the forefront to support the @FCDCKenya counties. Once again the Swiss Development Cooperation has donated $300K to our counties to help fight #coronavirus . CEO @simba_guleid and SDC Head @TomSeth0 signing an agreement on deploying PPE gears to FCDC.
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
4 years
Congratulations and grateful to Isiolo County Assembly and @Governorkuti for being the 5th County to pass the FCDC Bill! Achieving the legal threshold for being recognized as a regional economic bloc is a huge milestone! @WorldBankKenya @UNDPKenya @KenyaGovernors @SwissEmbassyKE
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
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Governors, Senators, Speakers & from @FCDCKenya counties converge at a Naivasha hotel to deliberate on how best to steer #FCDCKenya Counties to achieve sustainable development geared towards improving the livelihoods of @FCDCKenya residents. @simba_guleid
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
4 years
. @FCDCKenya CEO @simba_guleid presented the FCDC Bill to @isiolo_county Assembly leadership earlier today. They have committed to pass the Bill by July. So far, Mandera, Samburu and Garissa have enacted the Bill. @Governorkuti @aliiroba #devolution
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
5 years
Marsabit Governor @GovMohamudAli , at Butiye Pry School in Moyale for ground marking 2nd edition of Bakalcha Cultural and food festival. Culture is an essential component of people's pride.
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
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Prof. Hussein Omar handing in Participatory Rangeland Resource maps for all FCDC Member Counties to the Livestock Sector Strengthening(LSS) Team at @FCDCKenya Offices.
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
4 years
On behalf of the @FCDCKenya fraternity we send our condolences to the family of Eng. Joseph Guyo County Secretary of Marsabit who passed on this morning after a short illness. @GovMohamudAli
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
5 years
Governors present for the MOU signing ceremony at Work Building are:- 1. Governor @aliiroba of Mandera 2. Governor @HonAliKorane of Garissa 3. Governor @GovMohamudAli of Marsabit 4. Governor @Governorkuti of Isiolo 5. Governor @GovernorWajir of Wajir
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
4 years
A newspaper cutting of FCDC Peace and security management policy and legislative framework process in today's standard newspaper @GovernorNanok @simba_guleid @aliiroba
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
4 years
The @FCDCKenya congratulates Sadia Hussein @SadearH for receiving the Commonwealth Point of Light 166 from Her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom through @JaneMarriottUK British High Commissioner. Sadia Hussein has been feted for fighting FGM practice
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
3 years
Cancer is a leading NCD (non-communicable disease) cause of death. The @FCDCKenya shall partner with @Roche to establish #Cancer screening centers for early diagnosis especially for women. Thanks to Swiss Ambassador @valzell for connecting us to @FrankLoeffler12 of Roche Kenya
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
4 years
Gov @NdirituMuriithi Deputy Gov. @dg_mwaniki at presentation of the LISTEN Project - Laikipia, Isiolo, Samburu Transforming the Environment through Nexus. Partners @SNV_Kenya @AGRAAlliance @FCDCKenya @NLinKenya Persuit for Jobs = Incomes = Livelihoods = Security. @EugeneLWamalwa
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
4 years
Last week, @FCDCKenya sponsored human resource and administration officers from livestock departments of its member counties to undergo training @KSGKenya . Thanks to @SwissEmbassyKE for the support. We hope to continue building the capacities of our counties.
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
5 years
Discussion on @FCDCKenya bill in Turkana. The County Assembly leadership to be included into the top leadership organ of the bloc. The Bill is a step towards enshrining the bloc into law. @GovernorNanok @aliiroba
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
4 years
Camel milk contributes half the diet of pastoralists during droughts, making its impact even greater in @FCDCKenya region. It's still available when goats, sheep and cattle are no longer producing milk during droughts. #WorldMilkDay #camelmilk @SNVworld @sidchat1 @camel_wild
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
6 years
It is such an honor to have the Chairman @FCDCKenya Governor @aliiroba visit our booth at the #DevCon2019 . The bloc has seen substantial growth and success under his able leadership.n
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
4 years
The county Assembly of Isiolo discussing the @FCDCKenya Bill. The Bill is at the 1st reading and undergoing scrutiny of the members. Isiolo county shall be 5th county to pass the bill to attain legal threshold. Counties to benefit from this collaboration. @Governorkuti @UNDP
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
3 years
FCDC wishes our Muslim brothers and sisters, Ramadhan Mubarak.
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
4 years
Are you a Youth from the @FCDCKenya region and have completed your degree in in Health Sciences, Engineering, ICT, Education or related fields? Apply for PRESIDENTIAL DIGITAL TALENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (Digitalent) cohort V. Contact info @fcdc .or.ke for assistance. @simba_guleid
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@FCDCKenya
FCDC Kenya
6 years
A group photo of Kenya Government Officials among them, Cabinet Secretaries @EugeneLWamalwa , @BaloziYatani , #FCDCKenya Governors and @WorldBankKenya Officials after the launch of North and North Eastern Development Initiative #NEDI in Garissa.
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