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Khorof Harar is a settlement in Kenya's Wajir County.
Khorof Harar | |
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| Country | Kenya |
| County | Wajir County |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Khorof Harar people are mostly nomads and pastoralist people whose source of livelihood is from keeping of livestock. In northern Khorof Harar, 6 km away from the town, is a large dam owned by a resident, Ahmed Abdkirahmam Muhumed. The dam serves many nomads during and after the rainy seasons. The location of the dam is called LAGTA, Marehan Community is mostly populated there.
Recent developments edit
In July 2022, at least 10 explosives were thrown at Khorof Harar police station by suspected Al-Shabaab militants, but missed their mark.[1] Attacks across the ward started again in November 2022, the day before elections took place, in a likely attempt to suppress voter turnout.[2]
In November 2023, the police station at Khorof Harar was flooded during heavy rains caused by El Niño.[3]
References edit
- ^ Otsialo, Manase (29 July 2022). "Security agencies on high alert as terror group intensifies attacks". Daily Nation. Nairobi. Retrieved 23 May 2024 – via ProQuest.
- ^ Wangui, Joseph (15 November 2022). "IEBC boss Marjan dragged into Wajir governorship poll petition". Daily Nation. Nairobi. Retrieved 23 May 2024 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "Death and destruction as floods maroon homes". Daily Nation. Nairobi. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2024 – via ProQuest.
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