Author: Abdimalik Elmoge

For decades, Kenya’s North Eastern region stood as one of the country’s most neglected areas despite its immense potential. Since independence, the region faced historical marginalization characterized by inadequate infrastructure, limited government presence, poor road networks, insufficient healthcare facilities, and underinvestment in education and economic opportunities. Many residents grew up witnessing a development gap between North Eastern Kenya and other parts of the country. Basic services that many Kenyans considered normal remained out of reach for thousands of families in Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera counties. The vast region was often associated with insecurity, drought, and underdevelopment rather than its rich…