Here’s Why You Should Consider Investing in Mandera County

Mandera County is located in North Eastern Kenya. The hot and sunny climatic conditions in the county makes it a perfect site for solar energy harvesting. Long periods of sunshine with minimal cloud cover set the stage for possible future development in the solar power production sector.

Nomadic pastoralism is the major economic activity in this county with camels, goats, sheep and cattle being the main type of livestock reared. The regions vast pasture lands have allowed this activity to be viable though much more could be done to ensure the county plays its role in the country’s beef and milk production markets.

Mandera County has small scale agricultural production with small scale horticultural producers supplying mangoes, pawpaw, onions, kales and bananas to the local markets. Other crops that can be found are cow-peas and maize.

There are a lot more in store for investors who may interested in investing within the county of Mandera. Here are some of the reasons that will make the county your next investment area:

Strategic location- Mandera county has a unique geographical position that is at the heart of the crossroads which are connecting Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the east and the Middle East. For this reason, trade is made easy as access to neigbouring countries has already been made easy.

Market potential- Mandera county has a vast domestic market with a population of 1.2 million people
and quick access to the rest of Kenya and neigbouring markets.

Abundant resources-  Mandera County is endowed with cosmic natural resources
such as gypsum, oil, natural gas, soda ash and limestone.

Bureaucracy- A responsive administration committed to improving infrastructure
and eliminating bureaucratic processes, regulations and trade barriers.

Political stability– Enhanced security involving the national police and police
reserve coupled with unity among leaders has created peace and stability.

Land– Plenty of productive agricultural land in a vast area which can be developed
for industrial and infrastructural projects like airports and industries.

Labor– Plenty of skilled and unskilled human resource in addition to professionals
and experts in various disciplines and services.

Water- The River Daua which stretches for 160 kilometers has great opportunities
for irrigation, hydropower and setting up of bottling plants, man-made lakes and dams.

Livestock– Traditionally the main economic activity in the region, the livestock sector
is being developed for export of meat, cheese, milk and leather products.

Green energy- Immense potential for hydro power generation, wind, solar and
biofuels to meet the growing demand for energy to empower the region.

Read: Global Economic Slowdown Presents an Opportunity for Kenya to diversify