Mandera locals have voiced their dissatisfaction following extending of a curfew imposed on them which will run to March 28, 2017 from 6:30pm to 6:30am, something the locals are bitter about.
They claim they can’t run their day-to-day activities unlike the past when they would run out late but come home with food.
“Imagine an all grown up man like me forced to be in my house by 6pm. We are in an independent country and the government should get serious about this issue lest we take to the streets,” says Abdir Rashid.
They say they are suffering consequences of failed leadership.
“I don’t see how the curfew helps us since the Alshabaab always find their way in and out despite the police having intelligence. The government should concentrate with security and borders including patrols and not limiting our freedom,” says Iboko Isack.
They claim the curfew has affected their lives negatively and they were patient hoping it will end with the festive season.
“I can’t go on my daily activities like before. Traveling at night is now a problem. My restaurant since the curfew started has lost most customers,” says Yusuf Ahmed.
Students and part time students say this will cause havoc for them especially for those who had booked classes for January, and want the government to stop the curfew and sort other means of ensuring security in the region.