Terror threats and heavy security: Inside Mandera political campaigns

Police officers guard Mandera Governor Ali Roba, right, and other political aspirants during an afternoon prayer session on the campaign trail. [Jacinta Mutura, Standard]

Wherever politicians go to campaign, armed troops follow them and when they take to the podium in different political rallies, police officers are on the lookout.

This is common in all the political rallies in Mandera County.