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Terror cells in Northern Kenya now headed by locals, authorities say

Suspected Shabaab terrorists damage Safaricom mast in Mandera

A communication mast that was destroyed by terrorists in 2023.

Photo credit: Manase Otsialo

A spate of recent terrorist attacks in Mandera County were planned and coordinated by locals, security authorities in the devolved unit have said.

Mr Amos Mariba, the Mandera County Commissioner has revealed that terror group al-Shabaab is operating in terror cells spread across Mandera.