Serve residents without fear of favour, governor tells Mandera CPSB

Mandera Governor Mohamed Khalif has called on members of the County Public Service Board to serve residents with impartiality.

The county has a new board after Hussein Hassan Derow, Mohamed Abass Ismail, Adan Issack Dika, Hussein Madey, and Abdia Mohamed were sworn in on Monday. The board is chaired by Halima Dahir with Omar Maalim as its secretary.

Speaking during their swearing in ceremony in Mandera town, Khalif called on the members to ensure that meritocracy guides their decisions and that public service remains free from favouritism.

“Today marks a significant milestone for Mandera county as we witness the swearing-in of the new County Public Service Board. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to each of you on your appointment and the trust bestowed upon you to serve our people with diligence, integrity, and professionalism,” the governor said.

Khalif said he recognises the critical role played by the board in shaping efficiency, accountability, and effectiveness of the county government.

"The public service board is not merely an administrative body; it is the backbone of our human resource system, tasked with ensuring that we recruit, develop, and retain a workforce that reflects competence, fairness, and inclusivity," he said.

He said the people of Mandera have high expectations in the board and that the are looking up to the members to deliver essential services, uphold transparency, and foster development across all sectors.

“Your responsibility, therefore, is both a privilege and a profound duty. You must ensure that every action you take strengthens public confidence in our institutions,” Khalif said.

He urged the board to work collaboratively with all arms of the county government while maintaining their independence and adherence to the law.

Mohamed Hussein, a local activist, said that the nominees were people with experience and integrity whose services were greatly needed.