British High Commissioner Jane Marriott made her first visit to Mandera on Tuesday as part of a North East Taskforce in support of stability and development in the region. This was her third visit to the region this year, cementing the UK’s commitment to the long-term stability and development in counties bordering Somalia. Marriott said through the North East Taskforce, they are supporting long-term stability and development, tackling the drivers of instability as well as the symptoms. “I’ve seen today, how economic development is key to building security and stability in Mandera County and the North East region. Through our North East Taskforce, we are supporting long-term stability and development, tackling the drivers of instability as well as the symptoms,” Marriott said.

Source: The Star May 25, 2021 13:41 UTC