Mandera Residents Protest Over Lack of Electricity and Rising Insecurity.

Kenya, 10 November 2025 - Residents of the Geneva area in Mandera East have taken to the streets to protest over the lack of electricity in their community, saying they have lived in total darkness for years.

The residents, who gathered to voice their frustrations, accused the authorities concerned of neglecting them despite the installation of electric poles under the rural electrification program.

They claim that the project was abandoned halfway, leaving them without power and increasingly vulnerable to insecurity. Mohamed Adawa, one of the residents, expressed his dissatisfaction , saying that living without electricity has turned life into a complete hurdle.

“The area that remains in total blackout is just a few kilometers from the border, and that makes us even more vulnerable,” he added. They say darkness has restricted movement and made it dangerous to seek medical care during emergencies.

Nasir Ali, another resident, lamented that living without power has affected their livelihoods and safety, calling on the government and local leaders to take immediate action.