Published: December 8, 2025

In Mandera East, mornings begin long before sunrise. Mothers walk in search of water, herders prepare for harsh journeys, traders open their kiosks, and youth look for any form of work to push the day forward.

Behind every routine, one silent concern shapes life:
“Where will today’s income come from?”

For many households, this question has no predictable answer.
And that is why a powerful, simple, and urgent call is rising across Mandera East:

“Shaqo Hadda!”

(Jobs Now!)

It is not just a slogan.
It is a demand for dignity.
It is a cry for stability.
It is a vision for a better future.

But most importantly — it is the foundation of Engineer Abdi’s plan for change.

Why Jobs Are the Heartbeat of Mandera East

In Mandera East, a job means far more than money.
A job means:

• food on the table,
• children in school,
• medicine for the sick,
• stability at home,
• confidence for the youth,
• safety for the community,
• and dignity for the family.

Without jobs, communities weaken.
With jobs, everything strengthens.

Engineer Abdi understands this on a personal level.
He grew up in the same conditions.
He knows the struggles of water, education, security, and income — not from reports, but from lived experience.

How Engineer Abdi Plans to Deliver “Shaqo Hadda!”

Unlike ordinary politicians who speak in general terms, Engineer Abdi works with engineering precision — measurable plans, practical timelines, and solutions designed from the ground up.

1. Youth Skills & Innovation Centers (Practical, Immediate Impact)

Engineer Abdi will establish technical and digital training hubs where youth can learn marketable skills:

• welding
• mechanics
• carpentry
• solar installation
• tailoring
• ICT & online work
• graphic design
• mobile-money operations

This is not “training for training’s sake.”
It is training tied to jobs, contracts, and small business start-up support.

2. Local Construction Brigades — Jobs Created on Day One

As an engineer, Abdi knows that Mandera East does not need external contractors for everything.

He will create Community Construction Brigades, hiring and training local youth to build:

• roads
• water systems
• shallow wells & boreholes
• school repairs
• health facility upgrades
• markets and social halls

This means immediate jobs — within months, not years.

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3. Women’s Enterprise Fund — Because When Women Earn, Families Rise

Engineer Abdi understands that women are the backbone of every household.
His plan includes:

• small business loans (interest-free)
• market space upgrades
• tailored business mentorship
• savings group strengthening
• training in retail, food vending, and tailoring

4. Border Trade Zone-Turning Location into Wealth

Mandera East sits on a golden opportunity:
the border with Somalia and Ethiopia.

Engineer Abdi will create a Border Trade Facilitation Zone, making it easier for traders to move goods, access markets, and grow their businesses.

This includes:

• secure trading points
• transport support
• customs partnership frameworks
• logistics jobs
• small-scale export opportunities