- Mandera is not a city, but rather a county in Kenya. It is located in the northeastern part of the country, bordering Ethiopia and Somalia. Mandera Town is the capital of Mandera County and serves as its administrative center. The county is predominantly inhabited by the Somali ethnic group and is known for its arid and semi-arid climate. Mandera is often affected by food and water shortages, as well as insecurity due to its proximity to conflict-prone regions.